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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…
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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…
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.…
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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…