At LifeMoves, we are fortunate to be surrounded by extraordinary individuals whose generosity shapes our community. Christine Taylor is one such person. Originally from Zimbabwe, Christine has called San Mateo County home for over 30 years—and for much of that time, she has been making a profound impact. Her journey with LifeMoves began in 2009,…

When Freddy and his daughter, Valentina, arrived in the United States, they carried nothing more than resilience and a dream for a better life. Valentina entered her junior year of high school, facing the challenges of a new language and unfamiliar environment. Freddy, meanwhile, was suddenly unemployed— overwhelmed by the daunting path of starting over…

We’re thrilled to share exciting progress on two new LifeMoves Homekey communities that are helping families and individuals leave homelessness behind. LifeMoves and the County of Santa Clara have been awarded state Homekey funding to build and operate Homekey Santa Clara—a new interim housing community for families experiencing homelessness. The site will feature 30 units…

With the passage of H.R. 1—formerly the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—we face a sobering shift. While there are some relative bright spots, including a universal tax deduction for charitable giving, the OBBBA falls far short of meeting the growing needs of the public benefit sector to fill gaps unmet by government and the private…

This year, LifeMoves hosted our largest Summer Adventure Camp yet—welcoming 115 campers into a season filled with learning, laughter, and growth. Our incredible team made it all possible: 13 Children’s Services Coordinators, 9 Program Leads, 6 Lead Volunteer Counselors, 10 Nutrition Coordinators, and more than 75 high school volunteer counselors guided and supported campers every…