Read the following article from The Washington Post, explaining how many Americans are facing homelessness due to unaffordable housing and rising rents, highlighting a growing crisis where even employed individuals are unable to secure stable living conditions. By: Abha Bhattarai July 28th, 2024 Homelessness, already at a record high last year, appears to be worsening among…
May 6, 2024
With the San Mateo County Navigation Center, Charles F. Bloszies Pioneers a Rapid Response to Homelessness
By Clare Jacobson|Architectural Record May 3, 2024 The San Mateo County Navigation Center (SMCNC)—supportive interim housing for formerly unhoused people “navigating” their way to permanent quarters—was built for speed. The Office of Charles F. Bloszies coordinated the facility’s design-build delivery and developed its prefabricated modular construction system, as well as oversaw a team of government, community service, and…
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…
April 8, 2024
From Unsheltered to Served; Partnering with San Mateo County to Support our Unhoused Neighbors
A streamlined intake system coordinates finding those experiencing homelessness a place to stay. The first step out of homelessness is finding shelter and supportive services. You might think people just come into shelters directly. But a more robust intake system is needed to effectively serve a diverse unsheltered population and give everyone the best…
"LifeMoves is proud to be part of California's HomeKey initiative and gratified to see a positive impact on our Bay Area communities. Thank you to Sen. Nancy Skinner (representing East Bay communities in the 9th Senate District), the Senate Housing Committee Chairs and Jamie Almanza, CEO of Bay Area Community Services, for highlighting this important…
September 28, 2023
LifeMoves Welcomes New Board Members
LifeMoves, the largest nonprofit committed to ending homelessness in Silicon Valley, proudly announces the appointment of four exceptional leaders to its current Board of Directors. These new Board members are committed to LifeMoves unwavering mission. “I’m honored to welcome these remarkable individuals to our Board of Directors,” said Aubrey Merriman, Chief Executive Officer of LifeMoves.…
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…
February 9, 2023
Home & Hope is Now LifeMoves
RELEASE DATE: February 8, 2023 The organization of faith houses working to help unhoused families in their sanctuaries has joined LifeMoves. MENLO PARK, CA – Home & Hope, a coalition of congregations addressing homelessness in San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara Counties, will now operate under the auspices of LifeMoves, the largest provider of homeless services…
County Executive’s Office December 13, 2022 Redwood City — The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today awarded three cities a total of $2.4 million to help end homelessness. Redwood City and Millbrae will expand existing programs that steer individuals and families experiencing homelessness into shelters and services. Half Moon Bay will provide a safe parking area, with…
February 7, 2023
Millbrae homeless program proves effective
Corey Browning Daily Journal staff Aug 4, 2022 Officials: Aid for people forced off BART exceeds expectations in first 6 months Millbrae’s new program to help unhoused people get off the streets produced promising results in its first six months of operation, city officials reported this week. The city launched the program at the…