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The vibrant new mural at the County of San Mateo Navigation Center, created by artist Heather Hardison in collaboration with clients, serves as a powerful symbol of hope, inclusion, and stability. Featuring interwoven hands in bold, warm colors, the artwork visually represents connection and support. Words such as “stability,” “peace of mind,” “safety and comfort,”…

Born and raised in the Bay Area, LifeMoves Impact Circle donor Caroline recently retired and has been busy volunteering, traveling, and reconnecting with friends. While wildlife conservation has long been her passion, the growing unhoused population made her consider organizations addressing homelessness. Caroline was first introduced to LifeMoves in 2016 during Stanford’s “Beyond the Farm”…

Blanca is a bright and courageous 14-year-old girl who touched hearts at last year’s A Home for Everyone luncheon when she shared a heartfelt poem. Blanca and her family are from El Salvador, and like many families, they faced unimaginable challenges during the pandemic. In 2020, both of Blanca’s parents lost their jobs, forcing the…

The County of San Mateo Navigation Center offers an on-site dental clinic—the first of its kind in Northern California—that provides comprehensive care, from cleanings to surgery, five days a week. It also serves as a training ground for dental students under the supervision of Dental Clinic Director Dr. Lynne Wong. One client who has experienced…

This February, LifeMoves celebrated the launch of its newest interim supportive housing community, LifeMoves Branham Lane—a transformative project designed to provide safe, stable housing for individuals and couples experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Located in South San Jose, LifeMoves Branham Lane is the second-largest modular development in Project Homekey’s history. The 204-unit, three-story site…

At LifeMoves, we often talk about the impact of our work in transforming lives and how deeply it inspires us when our clients make progress toward a brighter future. But some of the most inspiring stories come from within our own team. Marissa Carino, formerly a Lead Case Manager for the Rapid Rehousing Program at…

At LifeMoves, we never struggle to find helping hands – only enough opportunities to match the generosity of our community. That’s a rare challenge to have in this modern era, and one we welcome with enthusiasm and sincere appreciation. This National Volunteer Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the many volunteers who power our programs,…

Nora Daly was a cherished supporter of LifeMoves, whose unwavering generosity and compassion left an indelible mark on our community. Nora became a supporter of LifeMoves in 1997 and was a dedicated KeyGiver monthly donor, giving $200 via a personal check every month accompanied by a note of encouragement. Shortly before her passing, LifeMoves fundraising…

“I am the face of homelessness and addiction. But I am also the face of resilience, transformation, and hope.” – Lanel Lanel grew up in East Palo Alto, a city where many individuals and families faced challenges from the high cost of living, low-income levels, limited access to quality jobs, and a history of crime.…

The atmosphere was electric—a series of packed rooms buzzing with conversations that shifted between hope and determination, sentiments uniquely framed by firsthand homelessness experience. National Coalition for the Homeless' 2024 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference had made a rare stop on the West Coast, co-hosted by Destination: Home and drawing in hundreds of changemakers and…