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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…
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February 6, 2024

Nutritious Food is Foundational to LifeMoves Client Success

When it comes to feeding our clients at LifeMoves, the mission is simple yet profound: feed people three meals a day, just like you would your own family. Achieving this commitment requires the collective creativity and dedication of the LifeMoves Food Services team in close coordination with community and corporate partners. Every day of the…
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December 5, 2023

Celebrating International Volunteer Day: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our LifeMoves Volunteers

On December 5th, the world comes together to celebrate International Volunteer Day, dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of volunteers across the globe. At LifeMoves, we take this opportunity to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible individuals who selflessly give their time and energy to support the cause of ending homelessness. The Heart of…
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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…