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International Day of Peace 2025: Love Is the Foundation of Peace
Above: Dr. Gina Fromer Speaking at International Peace Day Celebration last year *** By Dr. Gina Fromer, President & CEO of GLIDE 44 years ago, the United Nations chose September 21st to be the International Day of Peace. Every year our country celebrates this day, but our world isn’t getting any more peaceful. Why is […]
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Response to the Executive Order on Ending Love and Compassion on America’s Streets
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 is the solution to homelessness. It absolutely is not. Encampment sweeps rob people of their dignity and their possessions, without finding solutions to the problems […]
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Ending Poverty Tows: Advocating for RV Residents in San Francisco
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.
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Loving Community Can Rescue Those Crushed by Federal Budget
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.
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Dr. Gina Fromer Leadership Message: GLIDE’s Response to the “Big Beautiful Bill”
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.
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Healing our SF from the overdose epidemic
I feel called to respond to an article published in the San Francisco Chronicle called, “S.F. nonprofits give foil and pipes to fentanyl users. Critics say it’s making drug crisis worse.” While I appreciate diverse perspectives on how we best combat the overdose epidemic that is ravaging communities around the country, I also want to be […]
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