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Innovation Meets Compassion:

Silicon Valley's

Building Bold Possibilities for Our Unhoused Neighbors and Communities

Every night in the Bay Area, tens of thousands of our neighbors face the same question:
"Where will I sleep tonight?"

Each person has a story – the software engineer derailed by medical bills, the family of five that is one rent payment away from instability, the retired teacher priced out of their home of thirty years. In Silicon Valley, where we solve the world's most complex problems, these are our neighbors whose true potential we can help unlock together.

At LifeMoves We are Providing Innovative Solutions For Our Unhoused Neighbors

Our approach combines interim housing with supportive services including individualized case management, healthcare, and job training. As the largest provider across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, we provide unprecedented results at scale.

2024 at a Glance

7,459

unique clients served

7,459

unique clients served

1,900

returned to permanent housing

1,900

returned to permanent housing

63%

of families exited to permanent housing

→

63%

Families include the count of single adult couples.

92%

of clients that exited to permanent housing remained housed

→

92%

The retention rate counts clients that have remained housed for at least one year.

42 Years of Leadership

Leading Innovative Modular Build for Our Interim Housing Communities

Leadership

  • Evidence-Based Case Management Driving Better Outcomes

  • Silicon Valley's Largest Provider
    of Interim Housing & Supportive
    Services Solutions

  • 92% Client Success Rate
    (Clients who remained housed
    after 1 year)

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OUR BREAKTHROUGH

MODEL COMBINES

PERSONALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT

INNOVATIVE HOUSING DESIGNS

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES PLATFORM

CUSTOMIZED FAMILY-SINGLE SOLUTIONS

LONG-TERM SUCCESS FOCUS

Extensive Staff Training

THE CHALLENGE

WE FACE

24

Available affordable units for every 100 families in need

$1,000

Median monthly LifeMoves client income while Bay Area rent requires $9,600

71%

Of our unhoused neighbors are sleeping outdoors each night

97%

Of Bay Area residents consider homelessness our greatest challenge

* Silicon Valley's homelessness crisis affects more than 10,000 people in our community

NAVIGATION CENTER: REIMAGINING HOUSING SOLUTIONS

Opened Q2 2023 • Redwood City / San Mateo County

INNOVATION MEETS IMPACT

In response to San Mateo County's 1,800+ residents experiencing homelessness, the Navigation Center represents our most innovative and comprehensive solution yet.

Serving over 500 clients annually, this state-of-the-art interim housing community prioritizes our most vulnerable neighbors—71% arrive with significant health challenges, nearly half are 55 or older, and one in five are seniors aged 65+.

Our unique model combines smart housing technology with integrated healthcare services through partners like HealthCare in Action and the University of the Pacific, creating a transformative environment where clients can access all resources needed for stable housing under one roof.

Core Features
  • Intensive case management services
  • Electric commercial training kitchen
  • State-of-the-art interim supportive housing
  • Outdoor community spaces and dog park
  • On-site service delivery hub
  • Pets allowed
Comprehensive Care
  • Primary medical care
  • Dental services
  • Psychiatric support
  • Substance use disorder treatment
  • Benefits assistance
  • Vocational training
  • Housing placement services
Facility Impact
  • 260 Client Capacity
  • 240 Individual Rooms
  • 2.5 Acres
  • Goal: 720 clients served annually
Environmental Leadership
  • LEED Certification
  • All- electric design
  • Carbon neutral operations
Client Support
  • Evening workshops
  • Support groups
  • Skills training
  • Community building
  • Private Meeting Rooms

San Mateo County Navigation Center by the Numbers

500+Served in FY2024
Visits on site
71% of our clients have significant health challenges
Visits on site
Almost 50% of the clients are 55 or older
Visits on site
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THE INNOVATION ADVANTAGE

TECHNOLOGY WITH PURPOSE

“We are not resting on our results, and we are in relentless pursuit of even more and better outcomes achievement because that’s what our clients and community deserve."

CEO MESSAGE

Watch our CEO talk about how LifeMoves is revolutionizing how we get our homeless population into stable homes

LIVES TRANSFORMED

WHERE INNOVATION MEETS
INDIVIDUAL STORIES

Every number in our data represents a life transformed. Every technology we deploy changes a personal story. Here are just a few of the 7,459 lives rebuilt this year.

OUR CLIENTS REFLECT OUR DIVERSE BAY AREA COMMUNITY

39%

Bi-racial/Multi-racial

White

25%

15%

Black/African American

10%

Hispanic/Latino

WHO WE SERVE

67%

Single Adults

32%

Family Members

24%

Aging Adults (55+)

59%

Have a Disability

FEATURED SUCCESS STORIES

  • After receiving an eviction notice while caring for a newborn and toddler, Ady and her family of seven found themselves without stable housing. Through LifeMoves' supportive housing program, she accessed vital services including childcare, therapy, and employment assistance. With dedicated case management from Marissa, Ady secured a stable career and transitioned into her own apartment through the Rapid Rehousing program, where she now builds a confident future for her family.

    - ADY

    Mother Finds Path to Independence

  • After a successful career in Silicon Valley's tech industry, Dave found himself facing homelessness due to financial setbacks. Through the Veterans Crisis Line, he connected with the San Mateo County Navigation Center, where he found a private living space and supportive community. With his case manager's guidance and active participation in local projects, Dave has transitioned to his own apartment in San Jose, embracing a fresh start with renewed stability.

    - DAVE

    Veteran Rebuilds After Tech Career Setback

  • Abandoned by both parents and struggling with trust issues, Victor found himself unhoused at 22 despite a supportive early life with his grandparents. Through LifeMoves and his dedicated case manager Elisa, he overcame his initial hesitation to accept help, obtained vital documentation, and connected with mental health services. Now at 24, Victor has stable housing, employment in Pacifica, and is building his future through vocational training.

    - VICTOR

    Trust Rebuilt, Life Renewed

  • After losing her veteran husband and their long-term hotel housing in 2022, Jill found herself navigating complex shelter systems alone. Through LifeMoves' Navigation Center, she accessed vital healthcare services and found companionship with Mercury, her emotional support cat. Now settled in her Redwood City apartment, Jill has found stability and hope for her next chapter.

    - JILL

    Veteran's Widow Finds New Home

  • After returning from military service to find his family gone, Robert spent four years without shelter. Through LifeMoves' Montgomery Street Inn, he accessed comprehensive services including medical care, therapy, and VA benefits. Despite a health setback, his case manager Sylvia helped him transition to permanent housing through the VA's supportive housing program, where he now thrives independently.

    - ROBERT

    Veteran Finds Path Home

  • After losing his mother, Sergio found himself living in a car with his wife and two daughters, struggling with unemployment and financial instability. Through LifeMoves' First Steps for Families program, he accessed comprehensive support including financial planning, credit repair, and employment assistance. With dedicated case management, Sergio's family has now secured a home in East Palo Alto, where his daughters are thriving in school and he has found meaningful work helping others in the community.

    - SERGIO

    Family Finds New Beginning Through Community Support

  • After receiving an eviction notice while caring for a newborn and toddler, Ady and her family of seven found themselves without stable housing. Through LifeMoves' supportive housing program, she accessed vital services including childcare, therapy, and employment assistance. With dedicated case management from Marissa, Ady secured a stable career and transitioned into her own apartment through the Rapid Rehousing program, where she now builds a confident future for her family.

    - ADY

    Mother Finds Path to Independence

  • After a successful career in Silicon Valley's tech industry, Dave found himself facing homelessness due to financial setbacks. Through the Veterans Crisis Line, he connected with the San Mateo County Navigation Center, where he found a private living space and supportive community. With his case manager's guidance and active participation in local projects, Dave has transitioned to his own apartment in San Jose, embracing a fresh start with renewed stability.

    - DAVE

    Veteran Rebuilds After Tech Career Setback

  • Abandoned by both parents and struggling with trust issues, Victor found himself unhoused at 22 despite a supportive early life with his grandparents. Through LifeMoves and his dedicated case manager Elisa, he overcame his initial hesitation to accept help, obtained vital documentation, and connected with mental health services. Now at 24, Victor has stable housing, employment in Pacifica, and is building his future through vocational training.

    - VICTOR

    Trust Rebuilt, Life Renewed

  • After losing her veteran husband and their long-term hotel housing in 2022, Jill found herself navigating complex shelter systems alone. Through LifeMoves' Navigation Center, she accessed vital healthcare services and found companionship with Mercury, her emotional support cat. Now settled in her Redwood City apartment, Jill has found stability and hope for her next chapter.

    - JILL

    Veteran's Widow Finds New Home

  • After returning from military service to find his family gone, Robert spent four years without shelter. Through LifeMoves' Montgomery Street Inn, he accessed comprehensive services including medical care, therapy, and VA benefits. Despite a health setback, his case manager Sylvia helped him transition to permanent housing through the VA's supportive housing program, where he now thrives independently.

    - ROBERT

    Veteran Finds Path Home

  • After losing his mother, Sergio found himself living in a car with his wife and two daughters, struggling with unemployment and financial instability. Through LifeMoves' First Steps for Families program, he accessed comprehensive support including financial planning, credit repair, and employment assistance. With dedicated case management, Sergio's family has now secured a home in East Palo Alto, where his daughters are thriving in school and he has found meaningful work helping others in the community.

    - SERGIO

    Family Finds New Beginning Through Community Support

REAL VOICES, REAL IMPACT,
IN MOTION.
TRANSFORMING TESTIMONIALS
INTO INSPIRATION.
HEAR THEIR SUCCESS, SEE
THEIR JOURNEY.

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2024 IN PICTURES

One Platform Transforming Lives

FINANCIAL

Credit Repair Programs

Credit Repair Programs

  • Connection to safety net benefits
  • Enrollment in job training
  • Employment Specialist staff for A-to-Z support for job applications and connecting to employers

PHYSICAL HEALTH

Enrollment in MediCal, MedicAid

Enrollment in MediCal, MedicAid

  • 3 meals per day
  • Referrals to outside health providers
  • Transportation to appointments
  • Medication adherence support

HOUSING

Document sourcing, housing applications, connection to landlords

Document sourcing, housing applications, connection to landlords

  • Housing Specialist staff for additional support
  • Workshops on life skills, living in community

Mental Health

Individual, group, and drop-in therapy

Individual, group, and drop-in therapy

  • 1:1 case management

LEGAL

Support for undocumented clients in navigating available resources

Support for undocumented clients in navigating available resources

  • Sourcing key documents (birth certifications, ID, SSN)
  • Obtaining or paying child support
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Financial Stewardship & ROI

Our donors & Industry Recognition

Innovation Driven Management

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Ceo

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CFO

Board of Directors

  • Patrick Heron
    Patrick Heron

    Vice Chair LifeMoves Board

  • Melissa Selcher
    Melissa Selcher

    Chair LifeMoves Board

  • Greg Eckert
    Greg Eckert

    Treasurer

  • Patrick Heron
    Patrick Heron

    Vice Chair LifeMoves Board

  • Melissa Selcher
    Melissa Selcher

    Chair LifeMoves Board

  • Greg Eckert
    Greg Eckert

    Treasurer

Our Board of Directors (2023-2024)

  • Pamela Weiss Secretary

    LifeMoves Board Philanthropist, Writer, Community Activist

  • Pastor Paul Bains

    President and Co-Founder, WeHOPE

  • Christina Corpus Sheriff

    San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office

  • Ahmed Khatib

    Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor

  • Danielle Fontaine

    Assistant Controller ServiceNow, Inc.

  • Laura Green

    Supervisory Nurse at El Camino Health

  • Carrie Owen Plietz

    Regional President, Northern California Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals

  • Ajwang Rading

    Entrepreneur-Investor, Lawyer, and Policy Advisor

  • May Topper

    Marketing Consultant, Former VP of Marketing, Oral-B

  • Lori Castillo Martinez

    EVP, Talent Growth and Development, SalesForce

  • Lauren Koenig

    Philanthropist, Mentor and Volunteer

  • Scott Goree

    SVP Partners, Alliances & Ecosystems, Optiv

In the News

Paul Simpson, LifeMoves CFO - “We believe we’re on the right track in finding ways to crack the cycle of homelessness rather than just a temporary reprieve.”

Nytimes

Homeless Shelters Prioritize Privacy

Nbc bay area

Tiny Home Villages Address the Homeless Crisis

Architectural record

Rapid Response to Homelessness

WHERE HOPE MEETS HOME IN FY2025

Homekey Palo Alto Interim Housing Community
  • State-of-the-art shelter offering 108 doors with 88 total units (64 singles, 24 family)
  • Projected to serve over 200 individuals annually through on-site supportive services
  • Comprehensive amenities including ensuite bathrooms, laundry, kitchen facilities and children’s play areas
  • Full-service support including counseling, vocational training, & pathways to stable housing
Homekey Branham Lane Interim Housing Community
  • State-of-the-art community offering 204 rooms with ensuite amenities for individuals and couples
  • Projected to serve 612 individuals annually through comprehensive support programs
  • Multi-story modular campus featuring private kitchenettes, laundry, community spaces, and a dog park
  • Funded by $51M state award to address San José’s 6,700+ experiencing homelessness
  • Part of Santa Clara County’s collaborative plan integrating healthcare, business, and community
Eleven-Eleven Veterans Program
  • Purpose-driven veteran housing featuring
    39 fully furnished private units with
    kitchenettes
  • Strategically located near Menlo Park
    VA Medical Campus for healthcare access
  • Complete living spaces offering queen
    beds, private bathrooms, and workspaces
  • Program accommodates couples, unique within the Veteran interim housing space
  • Projected to achieve positive housing
    transitions within 6-month support period
  • Secured $11.2M in VA funding to sustain
    operations and services
Homekey Palo Alto Interim Housing Community
  • State-of-the-art shelter offering 108 doors with 88 total units (64 singles, 24 family)
  • Projected to serve over 200 individuals annually through on-site supportive services
  • Comprehensive amenities including ensuite bathrooms, laundry, kitchen facilities and children’s play areas
  • Full-service support including counseling, vocational training, & pathways to stable housing
Homekey Branham Lane Interim Housing Community
  • State-of-the-art community offering 204 rooms with ensuite amenities for individuals and couples
  • Projected to serve 612 individuals annually through comprehensive support programs
  • Multi-story modular campus featuring private kitchenettes, laundry, community spaces, and a dog park
  • Funded by $51M state award to address San José’s 6,700+ experiencing homelessness
  • Part of Santa Clara County’s collaborative plan integrating healthcare, business, and community
Eleven-Eleven Veterans Program
  • Purpose-driven veteran housing featuring
    39 fully furnished private units with
    kitchenettes
  • Strategically located near Menlo Park
    VA Medical Campus for healthcare access
  • Complete living spaces offering queen
    beds, private bathrooms, and workspaces
  • Program accommodates couples, unique within the Veteran interim housing space
  • Projected to achieve positive housing
    transitions within 6-month support period
  • Secured $11.2M in VA funding to sustain
    operations and services
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