Read the following article from The Washington Post, explaining how many Americans are facing homelessness due to unaffordable housing and rising rents, highlighting a growing crisis where even employed individuals are unable to secure stable living conditions. By: Abha Bhattarai July 28th, 2024 Homelessness, already at a record high last year, appears to be worsening among…
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…
September 28, 2023
LifeMoves Welcomes New Board Members
LifeMoves, the largest nonprofit committed to ending homelessness in Silicon Valley, proudly announces the appointment of four exceptional leaders to its current Board of Directors. These new Board members are committed to LifeMoves unwavering mission. “I’m honored to welcome these remarkable individuals to our Board of Directors,” said Aubrey Merriman, Chief Executive Officer of LifeMoves.…
August 22, 2023
Summer Camp Reflections from Bank of America Student Leaders
LifeMoves Summer Adventure Camp: A Fresh Perspective for All By Parisa Mir The LifeMoves Summer Adventure Camp has truly been an unforgettable experience, both for the campers and the staff members involved. As I reflect on my time working with LifeMoves, I must admit that my initial expectations were far from reality. Coming into my…
July 13, 2023
Programs Strengthen Pipeline of Mental Health Providers
We would like to give our utmost thanks to Sutter Health, for highlighting LifeMoves in their recent article. June 22, 2023 By: Emma Dugas Two trends are converging in America: the growing demand for mental health treatment and a widening shortage of psychiatrists to meet the need. In San Mateo County, several unique graduate medical…
June 23, 2023
Pride Month Client Spotlight
Jay grew up in Santa Clara County in a traditional Latino family who valued education and struggled to find stability. After becoming a parent of two daughters at a young age and struggling with alcoholism, he faced several challenges growing up and as he matured to adulthood. A self-described challenging kid and adult, Jay found…
June 23, 2023
Partner Spotlight: LifeMoves
We thank one of our wonderful partners, El Camino Health, for featuring us in their Community Connections Newsletter. Behavioral Health Care for People Experiencing Homelessness LifeMoves is on the vanguard of innovative approaches to homelessness. Bringing 40 years of expertise in supporting people experiencing homelessness, LifeMoves has given our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley…
May 2, 2023
Volunteerism Moves Lives at LifeMoves
Volunteers are, in a word, LifeMovers. The volunteers who work with LifeMoves are an integral part of the recipe for success that supports the clients, staff, and community at LifeMoves. Without the support of our LifeMoves volunteers, the quality of life would be very different from and in contrast to the work our organization strives…
April 19, 2023
San Mateo County celebrates new 240-unit navigation center
Sierra Lopez Daily Journal staff April 19, 2023 Nearly a year to the day after breaking ground, San Mateo County leaders gathered in Redwood City to celebrate the completion of the county’s new 240-unit navigation center, a housing complex meant to offer wraparound services to some of the area’s most vulnerable residents. “We could not…