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Gov. Newsom opening a HomeKey Site
News
April 5, 2024

Opinion: California’s Project Homekey is an untold success story

"LifeMoves is proud to be part of California's HomeKey initiative and gratified to see a positive impact on our Bay Area communities. Thank you to Sen. Nancy Skinner (representing East Bay communities in the 9th Senate District), the Senate Housing Committee Chairs and Jamie Almanza, CEO of Bay Area Community Services, for highlighting this important…
A person wearing a plastic apron serves food from trays in a commercial kitchen, with two other people preparing food in the background.
Blog
February 6, 2024

Nutritious Food is Foundational to LifeMoves Client Success

When it comes to feeding our clients at LifeMoves, the mission is simple yet profound: feed people three meals a day, just like you would your own family. Achieving this commitment requires the collective creativity and dedication of the LifeMoves Food Services team in close coordination with community and corporate partners. Every day of the…
Children and adults wearing masks and gloves assemble food bags at a long table covered with a blue cloth in a gymnasium. Various food items and mixing bowls are on the table.
Blog
December 5, 2023

Celebrating International Volunteer Day: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our LifeMoves Volunteers

On December 5th, the world comes together to celebrate International Volunteer Day, dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of volunteers across the globe. At LifeMoves, we take this opportunity to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible individuals who selflessly give their time and energy to support the cause of ending homelessness. The Heart of…
People holding shovels dig into the ground at a construction site. A bulldozer and trees are in the background. A banner reads, "HOPE LifeMoves."
Press Release
October 31, 2023

Officials Break Ground on Homekey Palo Alto

PALO ALTO - The City of Palo Alto and partners just broke ground on Homekey Palo Alto, an interim shelter to serve up to 200 unhoused residents annually that is scheduled for completion by early 2025. It is the latest project funded by the State’s Homekey program which is designed to rapidly expand housing throughout California.…
A person with three children stands embracing them on a rocky hillside, with distant mountains and a hazy sky in the background. The children wear colorful outfits.
News
October 19, 2023

With Determination, a Veteran & Nurse Gets a Job & a Home

After 10 years as a U.S. Navy nurse, Laura Green earned a master’s degree in nursing and worked at various hospitals across California. She settled in Palm Desert. The pandemic gave her the opportunity to become a stay-at-home mom for her four children, ages 11 to 14 years old.  When Laura’s 20-year marriage suddenly dissolved,…
Cyclists stand with bikes under a PNC Bank inflatable archway, all wearing yellow shirts and helmets, in a parking lot surrounded by trees, with a white tent in the background.
News
October 19, 2023

A New Partnership

PNC Foundation’s support of the LifeMoves mission to end homelessness runs deep. As a key sponsor for the Ride to End Homelessness, PNC provided volunteers to cheer on the participating families and a stunning archway that served as an energizing guidepost. PNC deepened its commitment to LifeMoves through a grant supporting the LifeMoves Education Program.…
A child sits atop a man's shoulders, both smiling joyfully, inside a bright room with a white door visible in the background. The man's shirt features small graphical elements.
News
October 19, 2023

From the Battlefields of Iraq to a Fight for Housing

Carlos was a battle-hardened Marine and his son had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. But their journey is one of resilience and hope.  Carlos served two tours in Iraq, risking his life to serve his country. When he returned home, he found himself struggling with mental health issues. With nowhere to turn, Carlos and…
A stylized green map of the world overlays a blue-toned scene of multiple tents, suggesting a global outdoors or camping theme. Subtle diagonal lines add texture.
Blog
October 9, 2023

World Homeless Day: Our Clients Move In

Watch this heartwarming first impressions video of several of our incredible clients when they first moved into our interim housing sites. This day is dedicated to raising awareness and inviting our community to actively respond to homelessness. At LifeMoves, we are steadfast in our commitment to ending homelessness through the provision of supportive services, intensive case…