March 3, 2024
CONTACTS:
Tri Nguyen: 415-608-6237
tnguyen@glide.org
Francesca Delgado-Jones: 206-290-5244
fdelgadojones@glide.org
GLIDE Foundation Announces Grand Opening of Long-Awaited Women’s Center
Ribbon Cutting to Take Place on International Women’s Day
WHAT: GLIDE invites you to a special ribbon cutting and press conference for the opening of our highly anticipated Women’s Center. The GLIDE Women’s Center is a vital and safe resource for women. It provides support, education, and advocacy on issues affecting women. Services include case management, domestic violence counseling, outreach, food, clothing, and housing assistance, and referrals to other community resources. These services are designed to support women in various aspects of their well-being and journey toward stability.
Additionally, GLIDE will unveil plans to offer mental health services for women and families through the Women’s Center. This new service is part of our ongoing #GlideForward strategy to expand programs that empower people to improve their physical, mental, economic, social, and spiritual well-being.
Right now, 34% of the unhoused population in San Francisco are women. That’s 1/3 of the homeless population. And 39% of GLIDE clients are women. There is a definite need in the city for resources for women seeking a better life. We, and our new Women’s Center are here to help.
We will be joined by special guests from the Bay (Women’s) Football Club (link).
WHEN: Friday March 8, 2024, from 11-11:30AM.
The announcement coincides with International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement.
WHERE: GLIDE Headquarters – 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
WHO:
Dr. Gina Fromer, GLIDE CEO
Saundra Haggerty, Women’s Center Manager
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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.