"Studying English at UCSB, I became a live-in caregiver for a woman with Down Syndrome to cover expenses, which helped me discover my passion for supporting and empowering individuals to become effective self-advocates," Becky (pictured above to the far left) explains. This early experience paved the way for Becky's career in social work. Starting at…
May 21, 2024
Anika’s Tutoring Volunteer Experience
Anika, a high school student and one of our amazing volunteers, recently helped tutor children at the LifeMoves Motel Voucher Program. Below is an article she wrote about her experience. The hushed hallways of the motel, a stark contrast to the lively passageways of my high school, seemed to hold different stories within their silence.…
April 24, 2024
Family Homelessness; A Hidden Epidemic
Homelessness is often negatively portrayed as the single person living on the streets. The reality of homelessness is far more complex. Families with children make up a significant portion of the homeless population in the United States. Family homelessness is a hidden epidemic in our community. Many unhoused families are hidden from the public eye—bouncing…
April 8, 2024
From Unsheltered to Served; Partnering with San Mateo County to Support our Unhoused Neighbors
A streamlined intake system coordinates finding those experiencing homelessness a place to stay. The first step out of homelessness is finding shelter and supportive services. You might think people just come into shelters directly. But a more robust intake system is needed to effectively serve a diverse unsheltered population and give everyone the best…
At LifeMoves, we strive to meet every person where they are in their own journey. This is at the heart of our commitment to treating our neighbors experiencing homelessness with dignity and respect along their path to housing and stability. These core values are nowhere better exemplified than in the work of our Community Outreach…
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…
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…
October 10, 2023
World Mental Health Day: Calling Attention to the Need
October 10th is World Mental Health Day and an opportune time to point out that in our culture, the vast majority of mental health services go to our community members with the most financial resources. Counseling, therapy, and psychiatric services are costly and largely out of reach for many poor and disenfranchised people in need.…
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…
October 9, 2023
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