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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The Impact Award, conferred by the Golden State Warriors Foundation, is a prestigious symbol of commitment to community empowerment and positive change. This accolade is reserved for individuals who have
Thanksgiving was back indoors at GLIDE and our Daily Free Meals Program delivered the goods by anticipating the full rush of hungry diners and serving 2,400 + meals, along with
No amount of rainy weather can stop GLIDE when it comes to feeding our community a week before Thanksgiving. GLIDE’s Family Resource Center (FRC) hosted it’s annual (and eagerly anticipated)
A community of families with children, students, and seniors who cannot afford the Bay Area’s high rents are living in RVs near Lake Merced. This community is facing the threat of 4-hour parking restrictions, which will require them to leave work or school to regularly move their vehicles or face ticketing and towing. Implementing the new parking restrictions without anywhere else to go will push families deeper into instability and homelessness.
At GLIDE, our commitment has always been to uplift and empower our community, ensuring everyone has the tools and resources to thrive. We’re thrilled to announce the renewal of our
SIMPLY WONDERFUL! Recently, at the Women’s Conference of the San Francisco Stake Relief Society, GLIDE was the benefactor of a generous grant on the behalf of The Church of Jesus
Reverend Cecil Williams has etched his name into history as a ceaseless champion for the poor and marginalized. We believe Rev. Cecil Williams deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Cecil
Doors opened Sunday, October 15, to a first-of-its-kind historical exhibit encapsulating 60 years of GLIDE history under the leadership of Rev. Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani.
Sixty years ago, a young Black minister named Cecil Williams arrived at GLIDE, determined to breathe life into a dying church. Cecil’s arrival served as an awakening for GLIDE, inspired
With Zae Reflections on life, faith, community and justice from the scripture. Sign up to RSVP
Led by Minister Marvin, Pam Ward and Laurel Heicher Join us for Prayer Circle with a live reading of the congregation’s prayers from the week. Wednesday evening 6:00–7:00 pm Please submit […]
With Benn and Mira A free and open meditation circle to reduce harm to oneself and the community Sign up to RSVP
Glide’s Racial Justice Group educates and seeks liberation for the oppressed and marginalized, with emphasis on BIPOC, in order to realize the beloved community we are called to be. Every […]
This is a collaboration between Glide Memorial Church (GMC) and the Tenderloin Walking Tours (TLWT) with Del Seymour and Donna Hilliard of Code Tenderloin, the Executive Director of TLWT. There […]
