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tnguyen@glide.org Ribbon Cutting for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Health and Wellness Center GLIDE Offers New Hope to Young People on the Streets WHAT: GLIDE is launching a Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Health and Wellness Center in partnership with the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing: a linchpin in the city’s strategy for reducing homelessness. The TAY Health and Wellness Center will provide 24/7 refuge, stability, and comprehensive health and wellness services for transitional age youth between 18 and 27 years old, helping them towards independence and stability. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new facility will feature brief remarks from City leaders, GLIDE program and leadership staff, a tour of the premises, and light refreshments. “We know young people can thrive if someone gives them a chance. Extending opportunities is a way to say, ‘I believe in you, I see your potential, you are precious to this community.’ When you offer services alongside unconditional love, that’s how you transform lives.” – Dr. Gina Fromer, President & CEO. The TAY Health and Wellness Center receives support from BMO, a leading North American bank committed to fueling financial progress in San Francisco. “At BMO, our focus on building stronger neighborhoods and healthier communities is driven by our Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life,” said Amr Guendia, U.S. Managing Director, BMO Commercial Bank. “GLIDE’s Transitional Age Youth Center Workforce Development Program, which delivers street-level outreach alongside structured classes and group activities, provides young people stability, support and new skills to advance future opportunity and financial security – at BMO, we know when people in San Francisco thrive, our local economy thrives too.” WHEN: Thursday, January 29th at 11am-12pm WHERE: 888 Post Street, San Francisco WHO: Speakers and performers at the ribbon-cutting include: - Supervisor Danny Sauter of District 3
- Shireen McSpadden, Executive Director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
- Carla Short, Director of San Francisco Public Works
- Mawuli Tugbenyoh, Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission
- Dr. Gina Fromer, GLIDE President & CEO
- Glide Ensemble (musical performance)
- A young person in need of health & wellness services
WHY: Programs at the TAY Health & Wellness Center are designed to meet youth ages 18-27 where they are, and support their long-term well-being and path to independence. Targeting this age group is a strategic intervention that can prevent a lifetime of homelessness. Youth who come into the TAY Health & Wellness Center to do laundry, get medical care, or use computers will have the opportunity to connect with educational, job readiness, and community activities. This proven model, by meeting people’s immediate needs, opens the door to meeting long-term needs. BACKGROUND: The TAY Health & Wellness Center will create a seamless link to supportive housing and other GLIDE services, as well as providing the following crucial services on site (free to those 18-27 years of age). - On site mental health, case management, and therapy
- Medical care and health support
- Showers, laundry services, personal lockers, and hygiene
- Supplies and clothing
- Pet care and wellness support
- Computer and technology access
- Workforce development and job readiness services
- Support with completing high school, continuing education
- Opportunities for community connection, skill building, and wellness activities
Those who wish to partner, volunteer, or refer clients should reach out to jcarey@glide.org or acarlin@glide.org. About GLIDE: GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice dedicated to fighting systemic injustice, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. GLIDE’s integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community empower individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing issues including poverty, housing shortages and homelessness, and racial and social injustice. BMO Gives. Good grows here. Whether we’re giving to community organizations across North America, investing in partnerships to address societal needs, or supporting the giving and volunteer activities of our 55,000 employees, we pride ourselves on our 200-year-plus legacy of growing the good in the communities we serve. Helping communities thrive by supporting the organizations that sustain them and encouraging employee giving and volunteerism is at the heart of BMO’s Purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. In 2024, we directed more than $80 million (USD) to drive progress for communities, which included $74.3 million in philanthropic contributions to hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations across North America. Our colleagues spent over 54,000 hours volunteering in the community and contributed more than $28.7 million (USD) of donations through employee-driven giving in our annual campaigns. For more information, please visit BMO.com. ### | 
