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Contingency Management at GLIDE: A Promising New Tool for Addiction Recovery
Contingency management might sound like complex bureaucratic jargon. But the core tenant of the program is simple: reward people for making healthier choices. “Looking to change your stimulant use? Want to earn gift cards for reaching your goals?” That’s the message printed on flyers decorating GLIDE’s lobby, advertising the new Contingency Management Program that began […]
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Carly’s Next Chapter: Recovery, Housing, and Hope
“Lauren has been there for my health, my emotions, everything,” Carly says. “She never gave up on me. GLIDE makes me feel like I matter. I don’t carry shame for what I’ve been through anymore. This feels like a second home.”
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Morning Is on the Way — Congresswoman Lateefah Simon at GLIDE
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.
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“Our Joy is Resistance:” GLIDE Takes Place of Honor at 2025 SF Pride Parade
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.
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Joy in Every Step: GLIDE at San Francisco’s Juneteenth Parade
“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.”
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GLIDE Honors SFPD Bill Scott and SF Pride’s Executive Director, Suzanne Ford
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.
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GLIDE is Family for Vincent Smith
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.
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A Former NYPD Officer Seeks Out GLIDE for Support and Well-Being
“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.”
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GLIDE Welcomes Three New Trustees
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.
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Advocating for Food Justice in San Francisco
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 and Agriculture Action Coalition Toward Sovereignty (FAACTS), a group of community organizations that fight for food security, quality, and justice. A spacious ballroom packed with […]
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SF Bay Area Women Musicians to Add to Your Playlist
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 in March! Check out this highlight reel of their amazing sounds, and then read our special interview with Zoë Ellis, our Director of Music Ministries, […]
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Christopher’s Story of Saving Kendall’s Life
I ran back. Four co-workers attempted to pad him on his back. But the man was not responding. His face started turning purple. That’s when I knew it was time to spring into action.
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GLIDE Marches for Justice on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025
GLIDE community gathered at San Francisco’s Caltrain station for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day March: a city tradition started by GLIDE’s co-founder Cecil Williams at the request of Corretta Scott King. Spirits were high as we posed for a group photo, displaying signs reading, “We march for unconditional love for all!” and “Love […]
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GLIDE Youth Celebrate the Season with 21st Annual Holiday Shopping Spree at Old Navy
On December 5, GLIDE teamed up with Old Navy to treat 65 kids from FYCC and FRC to a holiday shopping spree.
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Inspiring tomorrow’s youth: 16-Year-Old Landon To’s Public Service Journey with GLIDE
For 16-year-old San Francisco native Landon To, the mission to serve the less fortunate shows no signs of slowing down. Over the past few years, Landon involved himself in a student-led group called The Lunchmakers. The volunteer group puts together free lunches that are distributed monthly to various communities here in the Bay Area. GLIDE […]
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Unconditional Love in our Nation’s Capital: GLIDE goes to Washington, DC
The Center for Social Justice (CSJ) team (inc. from L to R: Karl Robillard, Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Eleana Binder, Policy Manager, President & CEO Dr. Gina Fromer, and Naeemah Charles, Senior Director), visit the nation’s capital to promote GLIDE’s mission Dr. Gina meets with United States Representative Barbara Lee, representing California’s 12th […]
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GLIDE Welcomes Naeemah Charles as our Senior Director of The Center for Social Justice
GLIDE Welcomes Naeemah Charles as our new Senior Director of The Center for Social Justice
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GLIDE’s Response to the New York Times on Solving San Francisco’s Drug Crisis
Dear members of the GLIDE community, I am writing to share an article published in the New York Times that describes GLIDE’s approach to Harm Reduction in a few short sentences. In its brevity, the article did not fully capture our core belief in a personalized approach to treat substance use disorder (SUD). This approach […]
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2023 Year in Review and What’s in Store for 2024
On a bright sunny day this past July 6, a crowd of people packed into the lobby at 330 Ellis Street, spilling out onto the sidewalk in both directions. Members of the Glide Ensemble belted out tunes while a cadre of elected officials, city leaders, and GLIDE staff eagerly gathered behind a long red ribbon. […]
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Welcome Gwendolyn Cornwell as GLIDE’s new Chief Human Resources Officer
We are thrilled to welcome Gwendolyn Cornwell as GLIDE’s new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Gwendolyn has lived in Northern California for over 25 years. She brings over 20 years of HR experience working for community-based non-profit organizations. A graduate of Notre dame de Namur, she earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology and has […]
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Welcome Allyson Halpern as GLIDE’s new Chief Advancement Officer
We are thrilled to welcome Allyson Halpern as GLIDE’s new Chief Advancement Officer. Allyson has spent her career in nonprofit management and philanthropy, specializing in mission-driven organizations that are starting up and/or at a critical stage of growth. Most recently she worked at Life Learning Academy (LLA) as its first Chief Advancement Officer, building the […]
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We love our volunteers!
April is National Volunteer Month and where would GLIDE be without its treasure-trove of volunteers? These are the team players who passionately seek to make a difference in the lives of others.
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