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.
The Executive Order titled, “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” really ought to be called “Ending Love and Compassion on America’s Streets.” This order acts like arresting unhoused people
Tinisch Hollins opened with a reminder, “If things get better in the Tenderloin, they get better in San Francisco. When we improve conditions for our people, it benefits everybody. That’s the message we bring to City Hall every day.
The graduation ceremony for GLIDE’s Social Justice Academy on June 26th was both triumphant and bittersweet. Triumphant, because of all the truly remarkable things our cohort accomplished– and bittersweet because
GLIDE and the End Poverty Tows Coalition have long supported individuals and families living in RVs and vehicles, pushing for humane solutions like safe parking programs, services, and permanent housing. Our central belief is simple: towing someone’s only shelter is not a solution to homelessness—it deepens it. “Poverty tows” describe the punitive practice of towing vehicles not because of crime or danger, but because people are poor. These tows strip people of their shelter, transportation, belongings, and dignity—all because they can’t afford alternatives.
We’ve all been studying the deeper implication of the passing of the Big Ugly Bill, but here’s what everyone needs to understand: the promise of the American dream– the promise that any person can keep their family housed, fed and safe– has been broken. It has been broken so deeply, we’ll need to spend decades picking up the pieces.
Originally Printed in by Alexander Puutio There’s traditional fundraising, and then there’s the kind of fundraising GLIDE does that makes headlines each May. Since the inception of the Power
GLIDE was honored with the 12th position in the Pride Parade line-up, right across from the Mayor’s float. As we gathered, Mayor Lurie addressed the crowd with a hopeful message. Then it was time for CHURCH ON THE STREET—GLIDE’s unique spiritual celebration, bursting with music, movement, and love.
Millions of Americans will be left fearing for their families, worrying about food, healthcare, and safety, as a result of the Big Ugly Bill now signed into law. As President & CEO of GLIDE, this makes me want to scream! This bill is an assault on poor people and shamelessly un-American.
“Fentanyl has ravaged San Francisco. No two ways about it. I’ve seen so many people die from it. I watched 4 people die from Fentanyl addiction while I gave them CPR, waiting for the ambulance to arrive. This is so far from normal.
