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Feb 16, 2025

CONTACT:
Tri Nguyen, Director of Marketing & Digital Communications
tnguyen@glide.org
(415) 608-6237

GLIDE Receives Generous Donation from NBA Legend, Charles Barkley

San Francisco, CA – GLIDE is thrilled to announce a generous donation from basketball legend Charles Barkley following his recent visit, made possible by the Golden State Warriors and TNT.

“When the Warriors connected GLIDE with TNT for a special visit from basketball legend, Charles Barkley, we couldn’t have imagined he would shout us out on national television and make such a big donation! The Love is real! GLIDE and our community is so grateful for Charles Barkley’s gift! Thanks again to TNT and the Warriors! All Star Slam Dunk for GLIDE! 🏀” said Dr. Gina Fromer, GLIDE’s President & CEO.

This incredible contribution will support GLIDE’s mission of breaking cycles of poverty and uplifting San Francisco’s most vulnerable communities.

Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_-gHVu_yfqlwb9I_Bx9FnixyJw-BpFIK?usp=sharing

About GLIDE:

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, homelessness, and racial and social justice. GLIDE’s mission is to create a radically inclusive, just, and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization. Our core values emerge from GLIDE as a spiritual movement. They are rooted in empowerment.

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