My name is Vincent Smith. I’m 61. I’ve been coming to GLIDE since 1993. I’m originally from Richmond, Virgina. My 12-year-old daughter was killed by a drunk driver. I knew the person who did it, but did not want to take any action for fear of any repercussions. Frankly, I was just too scared to go back home. So, I moved to California.
“I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I’m 58 years old. I’ve been coming to GLIDE to get my meals for nearly eleven years. I was a former police officer for the NYPD. I was at the Trade Center on 9/11 when the planes hit. Hurricane Sandy flooded my home while I was living in New York. I’ve been coming to GLIDE at least five days a week for breakfast, and sometimes for lunch and dinner. The food is good and the staff are wonderful. They are so welcoming. They know me by name now. It’s like family. I feel I’m treated like a human being.”
“When you’re ready, I’ll be here,” Jamika explained to a person who was just waking up on the sidewalk at the corner of Jones and Ellis streets. “If you don’t
The Women’s Center is a hub of healing, empowerment, and connection for women in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. Grounded in trauma-informed care and cultural humility, the Center provides a safe, welcoming space where women, especially those impacted by violence, housing instability, poverty, and discrimination, can access comprehensive support to stabilize their lives and thrive.
At the end of the day, I felt a profound sense of accomplishment. I had met with lawmakers, raised awareness about vital issues, and collaborated with fellow advocates to ensure our voices were heard.
GLIDE advocated for the Hunger Action Day Policy Agenda, which includes protecting and increasing CalFresh benefits in the face of federal threats, protecting the Market Match program that supports CalFresh recipients and farmers’ markets, increasing access to food for children and families during the summer, and so much more!
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.
GLIDE’s President & CEO, Dr. Gina Fromer, gave the closing keynote at the Second Annual Food Action Summit on April 28th. The Food Action Summit was organized by the Food
Women’s History Month at Glide Memorial Church highlighted the musical contribution of women in the Bay Area, choosing different local women musicians to feature as special performers at every service
On Thursday, March 20th, we hosted a screening of the documentary Fault Lines about San Francisco’s housing affordability crisis. Concerned citizens packed the sanctuary– proving once again how many people in this city truly care about the plight of their unhoused neighbors.
