Senior Minister Search Update
April 10, 2026 Dear Glide Family,Grace and peace to you. On behalf of the GMC Board of Directors, I’m grateful to share an update with our Glide family as we continue our prayerful search for a Senior Minister. This season of discernment is not simply about filling a position, it’s about strengthening the […]
We Are Deeply Saddened by the Passing of Joe Betz, Cherished Friend of GLIDE
We at GLIDE are deeply saddened by the passing of Joe Betz, owner of the House of Prime Rib and a beloved member of the GLIDE family. For more than 30 years, Joe and his family faithfully joined us in the GLIDE kitchen every Christmas Eve, serving their world-famous Prime Rib to unhoused and low-income […]
In The News: Why This AI Entrepreneur Paid Six Figures For A Lunch With Benioff
Originally Printed in Forbes Magazine (opens in a new tab) by Alexander Puutio (opens in a new tab) There’s traditional fundraising, and then there’s the kind of fundraising GLIDE does that makes headlines each May. Since the inception of the Power of One lunch series, Warren Buffett’s iconic charity auctions have raised more than $53 […]
Leadership Message: Celebrate Everything that Black People Have Done to Liberate and Transform this Country
HAPPY JUNETEENTH! Today, we celebrate not only the Emancipation Proclamation– but everything that Black people have done to liberate and transform this country! We will never forget all that was done to us – and all that was done by us. On this historic holiday, I have a special invitation for the whole GLIDE community: […]
Community Safety Starts With Love
“When you’re ready, I’ll be here,” Jamika explained to a person who was just waking up on the sidewalk at the corner of Jones and Ellis streets. “If you don’t see me, just look out for the purple vest or a GLIDE Whole Person Care van. When you see us, you’ll know help is coming.” […]
Offering Care with Heart
What began as a compassionate response to the COVID-19 pandemic in July of 2021 has blossomed into a trusted weekly presence for the Tenderloin community. Every Thursday from 12 pm to 4 pm, a dedicated team of UCSF nurses and volunteers comes together at GLIDE’s Health Hub to offer care with heart—providing not just COVID-19 […]
Mayor Lurie’s Breaking the Cycle Executive Directive: GLIDE Responds
Working with the Mayor to Support GLIDE’s Community Members Struggling with Substance Use At GLIDE, the community is at the heart of everything we do. We see many opportunities to partner with the City in response to Mayor Lurie’s new Executive Directive, “Breaking the Cycle,” intended to address the homelessness and behavioral health crisis on […]