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October 10, 2023

World Mental Health Day: Calling Attention to the Need

October 10th is World Mental Health Day and an opportune time to point out that in our culture, the vast majority of mental health services go to our community members with the most financial resources. Counseling, therapy, and psychiatric services are costly and largely out of reach for many poor and disenfranchised people in need.…
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October 9, 2023

World Homeless Day: Our Clients Move In

Watch this heartwarming first impressions video of several of our incredible clients when they first moved into our interim housing sites. This day is dedicated to raising awareness and inviting our community to actively respond to homelessness. At LifeMoves, we are steadfast in our commitment to ending homelessness through the provision of supportive services, intensive case…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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April 1, 2023

The Break-Up of the Nuclear Family

Written By:  Tiffany Hong; LifeMoves Board Member, Fifteen year Volunteer, and Chief Administrative Officer for the Office of the President, Franklin Templeton Investments. As we look at the close of Women’s History Month, the juxtaposition of families, particularly women, and children, is heightened. Growing up in Asia in a family of 10 siblings with strong…