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August 29, 2024

Homeless Shelters That Prioritize ‘the Three Ps’ — Especially Privacy

Read the following article from The New York Times, detailing how California's homeless shelters are evolving in response to the state’s housing crisis, offering new solutions that aim to restore dignity and community for those struggling to find stable living conditions. By: Jane Margolies Prefabricated modular campuses in Northern California are offering comforts that may…
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Partner Blog
July 31, 2024

Cisco: 6 Years Into Our Housing Journey: Where Are We Now?

Read the article below, written by an employee at Cisco, which highlights LifeMoves for its innovative programs and support for the unhoused population. by: Erin Connor In 2018, Cisco made a historic pledge and bold commitment to address homelessness in Santa Clara County. We committed $50 million in grant funding over five years – the…
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News
July 30, 2024

More of America’s Homeless are Clocking into Jobs Each Day

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…
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Blog
July 1, 2024

Becky Inspires New Generations of Mental Health Professionals

"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…
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Press Release
May 24, 2024

Care for Homeless Can Be a Long Road for Some in San Mateo County

Service providers often work within fractured systems to provide empathetic client care By Holly Rusch, Daily Journal staff, 05/23/2024 In South San Francisco, LifeMoves caseworker Francisco Valencia is assisting a homeless client. He’s set up a tent in a residential area, and police have been called — they’re waiting when Valencia arrives.  Over the next…
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Blog
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.…
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Gov. Newsom opening a HomeKey Site
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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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