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News
October 19, 2023

Our Pursuit of Program Efficacy

I am thrilled to introduce Andrew Niklaus as our new Interim Chief Programs Officer, overseeing our Programs and Impact & Learning teams. Andrew has had a long association with LifeMoves, most recently re-vamping our Impact & Learning team and leading a deep overhaul of our data systems. Strengthening our metrics-driven model was one of our…
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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.…
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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…
Navigation Center for the Homeless in San Mateo County
News
April 19, 2023

San Mateo County opens first navigation center

by: Justin Campbell Posted: Apr 18, 2023 / 10:48 PM PDT Updated: Apr 18, 2023 / 10:48 PM PDT REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) – San Mateo County is taking a new approach to help solve homelessness. The county opened its first $57 million “navigation center” on Tuesday. “What we wanted was this to be more…
Ground Breaking for the new San Jose Interim Housing.
News
April 19, 2023

San Jose Breaks Ground On Prefab Homeless Housing

April 14, 2023 By Jana Kadah San Jose Spotlight/SF Gate San Jose is breaking ground on a unique transitional housing site that will support hundreds of homeless residents when complete. Preparation is underway for a three-story, prefabricated modular project on Branham Lane and Monterey Road in the south part of the city. Planning for the…
Redwood City Hall
News
March 7, 2023

Redwood City safe parking program ends

Isabelle Nunes/Daily Journal  Mar 7, 2023  Complaints about RVs cease, all residents find housing Redwood City’s Safe RV Parking Program, an initiative aimed at transitioning RV dwellers into more permanent housing while relieving community concerns, has come to a close two years after it launched. The end of February also marked the official end of…
Navigation Center Contruction in Redwood City
News
February 7, 2023

Redwood City, Millbrae and Half Moon Bay Awarded Grants to Help End Homelessness

County Executive’s Office December 13, 2022 Redwood City — The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today awarded three cities a total of $2.4 million to help end homelessness. Redwood City and Millbrae will expand existing programs that steer individuals and families experiencing homelessness into shelters and services. Half Moon Bay will provide a safe parking area, with…