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,…