Without action, San Francisco food lines are going to get longer
If San Francisco wants to be a safe place for the marginalized populations who call this city their home and others who seek refuge here in increasingly uncertain times, food security must be a top priority. And we have to start now, before any SNAP cuts hit. Planning will take time and it’s a crime to let any child go hungry.
Help Us Protect Immigrants!
GLIDE stands in solidarity with our clients, staff, and community– with special attention and care for groups that are being targeted right now: immigrants, refugees, LGBT+ people, and BIPOC of all kinds. We will NEVER stop being a sanctuary for all.
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Controller Malia Cohen on People Power’s Role in the SF Resistance
What better way to celebrate Black History and Black Futures than to have three brilliant Black women on Glide Memorial Church’s stage representing nonprofit, local and state level leadership!
Christopher’s Story of Saving Kendall’s Life
I ran back. Four co-workers attempted to pad him on his back. But the man was not responding. His face started turning purple. That’s when I knew it was time to spring into action.
Rabbi’s Story of Rwandan Orphans Finding Love and Acceptance
As we celebrate Black History Month at GLIDE, a journey I took last year to Rwanda with other faith leaders keeps coming to mind. The purpose of the trip was to learn how to heal from mass trauma by studying Rwanda’s history. We were students of the art and science of peace, resilience and transformational justice.
Former Mayor Michael Tubbs speaks at Glide Memorial Church
Time to Flip the Tables: Michael D. Tubbs Speaks at Glide Memorial Church on the Final Sunday of Black Futures Month This past Sunday, Michael Tubbs (opens in a new tab), the former Mayor of Stockton, strode onto the stage at Glide Memorial Church in a light purple suit and gleaming white shirt. He came […]
Selma Campaign 2.0: Justice in Alabama: A Conversation with Ainka Jackson
On January 30th, we gathered inside Glide Memorial Church’s sanctuary for Justice in Selma, Justice in the Tenderloin: An Invitation to Personal and Communal Introspection.
Our Love Letter to San Francisco
Dear San Francisco,
I love you! So much so that I have committed my life to making you a better place to live, play, and shine. I raised my kids here. I was married here. I go to church here. I adore this community, and nothing is more important to me than making the lives of families better. I give my heart and soul to this city every day, through the work I do at GLIDE.
San Francisco’s Overdose Racial Disparity: And What Black Leaders Are Doing About It
Black community leaders, nonprofit and service workers, and workers for San Francisco’s Department of Public Health all came together last week for “Unity in Community: Overdose Prevention Summit 2025.” This was a one-day conference at the San Francisco Public Library centering on the efforts of Black leaders to halt the overdose crisis that disproportionately affects their community.
Volunteer News and Spotlight
Thank you for being an essential part of our community. Stay Involved February Highlights Black History Month This February we honor and celebrate ALL our black heroes and heroines and particularly those whose contributions often go unrecognized.