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In her powerful reflection featured in Edsource, a respected news source for understanding California’s diverse educational landscape, Anat Leonard-Wookey, Vice President of Programs and Services at LifeMoves, urges educators, parents, and community members to better understand and support children experiencing homelessness. While many children start the school year focused on friends and learning, thousands in…

Dedicating part of her early career to designing affordable and special-needs housing. That work grounded her in a deep commitment to equity, access, and dignity in housing— values that have stayed with her throughout her life. In retirement, Patricia has channeled her experience and passion into advocacy, philanthropy, and hands-on service. She is now an…

At Montgomery Street Inn, there’s a bell that means everything. It rings each time a client moves into permanent housing—a milestone on a clear path toward long-term stability. Each chime reinforces the impact of evidence-based solutions in action, marking real progress made possible through proven supports and individualized care. When it sounds, staff pause, clients…

LifeMoves is excited to welcome Fred K. Smith as our new Chief Philanthropy Officer to lead our dynamic Development team, driving and growing support commensurate with our lofty ambitions. In partnership with the CEO, Board of Directors, executive leadership, and staff, Fred will help position LifeMoves as an undeniable leading force in ending homelessness in…

When Katalina left her home in 2022, she made a courageous choice to step away from family conflict and take control of her future. With no safe place to go, she faced uncertainty while managing serious emotional and physical challenges—but she did not give up. In April 2022, Katalina entered LifeMoves interim housing, where the…

By Isabella Karabed, DSW, LifeMoves Director of Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Lived Experience Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Conference, representing LifeMoves alongside our CEO, Aubrey. The event brought together nonprofit leaders from across the country to learn, share, and celebrate the work we’re all doing…

At LifeMoves, we are fortunate to be surrounded by extraordinary individuals whose generosity shapes our community. Christine Taylor is one such person. Originally from Zimbabwe, Christine has called San Mateo County home for over 30 years—and for much of that time, she has been making a profound impact. Her journey with LifeMoves began in 2009,…

We’re thrilled to share exciting progress on two new LifeMoves Homekey communities that are helping families and individuals leave homelessness behind. LifeMoves and the County of Santa Clara have been awarded state Homekey funding to build and operate Homekey Santa Clara—a new interim housing community for families experiencing homelessness. The site will feature 30 units…

When Freddy and his daughter, Valentina, arrived in the United States, they carried nothing more than resilience and a dream for a better life. Valentina entered her junior year of high school, facing the challenges of a new language and unfamiliar environment. Freddy, meanwhile, was suddenly unemployed— overwhelmed by the daunting path of starting over…

With the passage of H.R. 1—formerly the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—we face a sobering shift. While there are some relative bright spots, including a universal tax deduction for charitable giving, the OBBBA falls far short of meeting the growing needs of the public benefit sector to fill gaps unmet by government and the private…