LOVE IN ACTION FOR SIXTY YEARS

This is a place of hope, meaning and purpose. Visit GLIDE in San Francisco and become a part of something bigger – a movement that is changing lives.

GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through our integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, we empower individuals, families and children to achieve stability and thrive.

GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice.

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Together, We Can End Hunger
in San Francisco

GLIDE is carrying Cecil Williams’ vision forward as we work to end hunger in San Francisco. Proposed cuts in government spending could seriously harm our services. Please consider donating to our Fund for the Hungry Campaign and make a difference in the life of someone who doesn’t have enough to eat. 

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655,000

Meals served Every Year

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4,347

People Received Hygiene Kits, Socks, and Blankets Last Year

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7,528

People Volunteered Last Year

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Claudia Garcia: Social Justice Academy Alumni Profile

Claudia’s political background extends beyond union activity. “I got involved with the Mission community, I started volunteering with DAHLIA to help people apply to low-income housing, I got involved with the Mission Neighborhood Center Children’s Services– I started helping them too. I was on the Board of Directors for Mission Neighborhood Center for two years. I learned a lot.” All of that gave her the confidence to apply for the Social Justice Academy.

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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.

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GLIDE SOBER SUPPORT MEETINGS

Alcohol Anonymous

Join us for Hope and Recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are now in Room #201.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm in Room #206.

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Lifting our Legacy: The Cecil Williams Community Ambassador Program

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GLIDE Voices

Our community is alive with powerful stories and testimonials