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At LifeMoves, we often talk about the impact of our work in transforming lives and how deeply it inspires us when our clients make progress toward a brighter future. But some of the most inspiring stories come from within our own team. Marissa Carino, formerly a Lead Case Manager for the Rapid Rehousing Program at…

At LifeMoves, we never struggle to find helping hands – only enough opportunities to match the generosity of our community. That’s a rare challenge to have in this modern era, and one we welcome with enthusiasm and sincere appreciation. This National Volunteer Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the many volunteers who power our programs,…

Nora Daly was a cherished supporter of LifeMoves, whose unwavering generosity and compassion left an indelible mark on our community. Nora became a supporter of LifeMoves in 1997 and was a dedicated KeyGiver monthly donor, giving $200 via a personal check every month accompanied by a note of encouragement. Shortly before her passing, LifeMoves fundraising…

“I am the face of homelessness and addiction. But I am also the face of resilience, transformation, and hope.” – Lanel Lanel grew up in East Palo Alto, a city where many individuals and families faced challenges from the high cost of living, low-income levels, limited access to quality jobs, and a history of crime.…

The atmosphere was electric—a series of packed rooms buzzing with conversations that shifted between hope and determination, sentiments uniquely framed by firsthand homelessness experience. National Coalition for the Homeless' 2024 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference had made a rare stop on the West Coast, co-hosted by Destination: Home and drawing in hundreds of changemakers and…

We’re honored to share a recent audio feature highlighting LifeMoves work in supporting an army veteran on their journey out of homelessness. The story sheds light on the struggles many veterans face and how LifeMoves steps in to provide vital assistance and a path to stability. Click here to listen to the audio clip and…

Anika, a high school student and one of our amazing volunteers, recently helped tutor children via the LifeMoves Motel Voucher Program. This program provides interim housing and a range of supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness through a partnership with extended stay motels in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Below is a…

The Branham/Monterey community in San Jose will comprise 204 units for single adults and 24 flexible units for multigenerational adult families. It will become the city’s largest quick-build community and the city’s only development so far that is multistory. The community consists of three stories of prefabricated modular units, reducing construction time and cost. Homekey…

Sari and Blake McConnell deeply value community involvement, a principle instilled in their children—Jacob, Ellis, and D—from a young age. On the first Thanksgiving after their daughter was born, they dropped off gift baskets forclients at First Step for Families (FSF) in San Mateo, where they met a client and her newborn just home from…

Jill’s story is one of profound resilience, marked by loss, perseverance, and hope. Her journey began when her husband, a Vietnam veteran, suffered devastating seizures caused by exposure to Agent Orange. The fight for his disability benefits drained their finances and stretched their endurance to its limits. For nearly a decade, they lived in a…