Anthony Found Something to Run Toward
GLIDE’s Health Empowerment and Access Team (HEAT) not only offers many health services on site, but also refers clients to other programs. GLIDE’s case managers follow up with them and track their progress as they move through those programs, providing an extra layer of support.
Rhythm of the Night Holiday Jam – 40th Anniversary
“Priya David Clemens, the journalist hosting Holiday Jam, opened with a story of covering GLIDE’s Thanksgiving back when she was a “baby reporter.” After she raced around doing the interviews, one of GLIDE’s Meal staff offered her a free meal. “I was hungry and cold,” said Priya, “and on a reporter’s salary you never turn down a free meal!”
Ensuring the Rights & Dignity of San Francisco’s Homeless Veterans
“The Sunday preceding Veteran’s Day, Glide Memorial Church held a special Celebration for veterans, and many local leaders turned out to honor them. “No one who defended our country should ever have to fight for a roof over their head! Caring for veterans is the responsibility of everyone,” Mayor Daniel Lurie proclaimed from the pulpit. Veteran homelessness in San Francisco has been decreasing recently– but there were still 587 homeless veterans in San Francisco as of the latest count.”
Fall Into Justice: Our Latest Season of Advocacy
“This fall, GLIDE showed up and showed out to get “It” done. “It” being the call to interrupt systems that hold people down, divide people, and stand in the way of true liberation. We sang, we danced and we marched to the tune of justice as the days grew shorter and the leaves turned colors.”
Morning Is on the Way — Congresswoman Lateefah Simon at GLIDE
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon’s words rang out across a packed sanctuary, her voice carrying both defiance and deep conviction. She spoke to truth and justice in a way that mirrors GLIDE’s values of radical inclusion and unconditional love.
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!”