GLIDE Welcomes Three New Trustees
We are delighted to welcome three outstanding new members to GLIDE’s Board of Trustees, each bringing a wealth of expertise and leadership from the fields of marketing, non-profit, consulting, technology, and family advocacy.
Advocating for Food Justice in San Francisco
GLIDE’s President & CEO, Dr. Gina Fromer, gave the closing keynote at the Second Annual Food Action Summit on April 28th. The Food Action Summit was organized by the Food and Agriculture Action Coalition Toward Sovereignty (FAACTS), a group of community organizations that fight for food security, quality, and justice. A spacious ballroom packed with […]
SF Bay Area Women Musicians to Add to Your Playlist
Women’s History Month at Glide Memorial Church highlighted the musical contribution of women in the Bay Area, choosing different local women musicians to feature as special performers at every service in March! Check out this highlight reel of their amazing sounds, and then read our special interview with Zoë Ellis, our Director of Music Ministries, […]
Root Causes of the Housing Crisis: An Unhoused Family’s Journey to Find Housing in San Francisco
On Thursday, March 20th, we hosted a screening of the documentary Fault Lines about San Francisco’s housing affordability crisis. Concerned citizens packed the sanctuary– proving once again how many people in this city truly care about the plight of their unhoused neighbors.
A Easter Weekend of Joy, Reflection, and the Resurrection of Hope
On Easter itself, worshippers gathered bright and early for a sunrise service. The sun had yet to peek through a dreamy curtain of fog, when Marvin K. White, Minister of Celebration first bellowed, “Good morning, GLIDE!”
Helping San Quentin Former Inmate Gain A Fresh Start
My name is Lewis A. Greene. I’m 60 years old and am originally from Humboldt County. I attended high school in Fortuna. I spent much of my youth living in different towns near the Redwoods, Avenue of the Giants, and Redcrest. I came to San Francisco in 2024. I was released from prison after […]
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 […]
Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Center comes to GLIDE!
We are so excited to introduce this summer the Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Health and Wellness Center—a welcoming, 24/7 Drop-in Center for young adults ages 18 to 27 who are facing homelessness or housing instability.
March 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.
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 […]