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.
Thursday, July 24th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, GLIDE is honored to serve as the host organization for a powerful, community-led Public Safety Forum—bringing together the youth, community members, non profit leaders, and city leaders to collaborate on real solutions to improve safety and well-being in our San Francisco neighborhoods.
Friday, August 22 8:00 pm–12:00 @ Phoenix Hotel
The GLIDE Young Professional Committee is thrilled to invite you to the Phoenix Hotel for our 17th Annual GLIDE Summer Gala: an inspiring, high-spirited fundraising event, in support of GLIDE’s work and mission. Save the date and Join us!
Every Sunday, @ 9am and 11am
Join us in-person at 330 Ellis Street, in San Francisco’s historic Tenderloin District. Experience the angelic sounds of our Glide Ensemble and inspiring words from our Minister of Celebration Marvin K. White.
Meals served Every Year
People Received Hygiene Kits, Socks, and Blankets Last Year
People Volunteered Last Year
This week saw the city of San Francisco honor Glide Memorial Church’s Minister of Celebration Marvin K. White. As a Black gay man and minister, he brings a rare and
“We kicked off this year’s San Francisco Juneteenth Parade right at Spear and Market streets. The beat of music filled the air, a parade of sounds that celebrated Black joy in every note. Classic muscle cars rolled by, polished and gleaming under the morning sun, as families lined the sidewalks smiling and dancing.”
Glide Memorial Church also honored San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) Chief Bill Scott, who was transitioning from his role as one of San Francisco’s longest-serving chiefs of police. It’s rare to witness a chief of police being celebrated alongside the Executive Director of San Francisco Pride, but that’s the heart of Glide Memorial Church—an unwavering commitment to bridging communities and embracing all people.
“Freedom delayed is not freedom denied,” proclaimed Eric McDonnell, Chair of the African American Reparations Advisory Committee and guest speaker at Glide Memorial Church on Father’s Day. “Even when the world tries to leave us behind, God says, ‘I see you. I love you. I care for you.’”
HAPPY JUNETEENTH! Today, we celebrate not only the Emancipation Proclamation– but everything that Black people have done to liberate and transform this country! We will never forget all that was
Social Service Providers As Pioneers in Transformative and Restorative Justice Restorative and transformative justice are ways of dealing with harm that focus on healing instead of punishment. Our mainstream justice
