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glide newsletter no.1 spring 20 09
Glide graduate wins national YouthBuild award at DC ceremony
Glide YouthBuild graduate Tiffani Elliott received one of only two YouthBuild USA
Oustanding Career Achievement Awards during ceremonies in Washington, DC
on March 17.
Four years ago Tiffani was in high school but rarely went. She knew there was something better for her. She only had to find it.
Her cousin Christian told her about Glide YouthBuild, a program he was in. The
more he said, the more she wanted to be in the class but it was full. Christian
convinced the staff to let her in. It changed her life.
“YouthBuild was full of love. I was with people who would normally have problems
with each other in the streets. But at YouthBuild it was like we were a family, and
staff took their time with us because they wanted us to succeed,” she says.
Tiffani earned her high school diploma and completed construction skills training. She was one of the first graduates hired (as
a union painter) because she went to job sites and promoted herself. She worked for almost two years until a death in the
family and an auto accident sidelined her temporarily.
Today Tiffani is a college student, with the goal of becoming a painting contractor and a registered nurse.
Mother and son get a brand new home
Along with thousands of others, Deborah applied to live in 125 Mason Street,
Glide Economic Development Corporation’s new affordable family housing.
Because she met the income and other
requirements her name was placed in a
lottery that would determine who wound
up living in the building. She was one of
81 families to move in last fall.
Sitting in her nicely appointed living
room, you can feel that Gregory’s care
is paramount to Deborah. Some people
appealed to her not to move in simply
because it was in the Tenderloin.
“Gregory sees love in everybody. A
lot of people told me ‘you’re crazy living in the Tenderloin and putting him in
harm’s way’.”
After living at 125 Mason for more than
three months, Deborah doesn’t see it
that way at all. She likes the fact that
the building is for working families,
and her neighbors are very nice. But
the most important thing is that Gregory finally has a room of his own. Her
only complaints are the lack of parking
space and the consistent sound of sirens every night.
Deborah worked as an IT quality assurance analyst until early 2002 when
doctors told her Gregory had only six
months to live. That incorrect prognosis sent Deborah into a depression that
forced her to stop working. She hasn’t
worked since, but disability and social
photo by Kate Berenson
Deborah Dalton and her 15 year-old
son Gregory, who has Down's Syndrome, had no place of their own. They
were staying in the city with Deborah’s
mother but it wasn’t quite like home,
especially for a teenager who needs
his own space.
security payments are enough to live on.
“We do okay,” she says.
Now she’s thinking about becoming a
nurse, but she’s not thinking about living
anywhere else.
“I really like it. We’re very happy here,”
she says.
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HOMES FOR THE POOR AND HOMELESS
Glide's permanent supportive housing offers residents
of the Cecil Williams House and GEDC Family Housing
a home in a safe, loving community.
Chris Gardner
is a proud co-Presenter and
FREEDOM Sponsor of the
Glide Annual Holiday Festival
held on December 18, 2008.
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Gala celebrates Glide as a home that shelters, serves and empowers
“Celebrate Home” Glide’s Annual Holiday Festival and one of the hottest tickets among holiday fundraisers, did not
disappoint the 1,000+ supporters who
filled the San Francisco Hilton Grand
Ballroom on Dec. 18.
The evening paid tribute to Glide as a
home for those who have been cast
aside and have nowhere else to go, as
well as an innovative developer of brick
and mortar housing.
Sean Jeffries, Vice President and Principal of Millennium Partners, lauded
GEDC's new affordable housing for
working families as a national model.
Senator Dianne Feinstein pays tribute to Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani.
in Glide’s YouthBuild program, earned her
high school diploma and got a union
job building Glide’s new housing. “I
helped make a home for a family, and
without knowing it, I gained a family of
my own.”
Sean Cobb, Glide YouthBuild graduate,
learned to accept life’s gifts and roll with
its punches. “Home is a feeling inside all
of us. Each person knows the comfort
and power of home. Glide is a home.”
From Left to Right: Sean Cobb (Glide Scholars program graduate), Claudia Interiano (Glide YouthBuild program graduate), Senator Dianne Feinstein, Angela Coleman (Glide Security Moniter and Glide SpeakOut!
Participant/Poet), and Joshua Rood (Glide Ensemble member and Glide Health Services patient).
Featured Speaker Sen. Dianne Feinstein
spoke eloquently about her longstanding
respect for Glide, Cecil and Janice and
what they have accomplished. She then
asked the audience to toast Janice and
Cecil. Clapping and cheering, the guests
stood as one in tribute.
A highlight of the evening was the stories of four people whose lives were
changed by the home that is Glide.
Angela Coleman, 7 years in recovery,
said she could not have done it without Glide, “where miracles happen every day. I’m proud to say Glide is my
home.”
Joshua Rood, whose Glide Clinic doctor arranged free surgery for him because he had no health insurance. “It’s
like I’m home again after a very long
time. Thank you, Glide, for bringing me
back home.”
Claudia Interiano, a young woman caught
in a lifestyle of crime and violence, enrolled
From Left to Right: Sean Jeffries (Vice President and Principal, Millennium Partners), Cecil Williams,
Richard Blum (Chairman of Blum Capital Partners, L.P.), Janice Mirikitani and Chris Gardner, Jr.
(son of Chris Gardner, Sr.) raise their glasses with the evening’s guests in celebration of home.
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As the need for food, healthcare,
employment and child care increases
Glide offers persistent assistance
and encouragement to those in need.
The Irene S. Scully Family Foundation
is proud to partner with an organization
whose unyielding community support
keeps hope alive and whose commitment
to a just world continues to deepen.
BREAKING THE CYCLE
The Glide Scholars program transforms youth who have fallen through
the cracks and live in San Francisco’s most violent communities into
graduates with high school diplomas who are on their way to college
or post-secondary vocational training.
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A PLACE TO HEAL
Glide Health Services helps the poor and the homeless take control of their health by
providing care in a state-of-the-art clinic in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect.
The economy goes in cycles, just like the seasons. While we will soon be experiencing the renewal of spring, with its
blossoms and picture perfect weather, unfortunately our economic winter continues.
We wish to take this opportunity to express our support for Glide, and just as Glide’s physical structures serve as a
shelter from nature’s harsh elements, so the Glide Community, working together, offers hope to those seeking
sanctuary from the current economic storm.
Richard Beleson and Kim Lam Beleson
Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery is proud
to support the Glide Foundation and is
inspired by Glide’s dedication to enrich
lives and improve the well-being of others.
Together we hope to enlighten, encourage and empower those in need. We
are pleased to share in the continued
achievements of the Glide Foundation
and the pursuit of Hope.
A SAFE PLACE TO GROW
Children and families thrive in a secure and nurturing environment as they
learn and grow through Glide's family, youth, and child care services.
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WOMEN MAKING REAL MOVES
The Glide/Wells Fargo Center provides an array
of services to help women, who face homelessness,
domestic violence and other challenges, transform
their lives.
Glide is proud to extend its deepest gratitude to
these additional sponsors of Glide’s Annual
Holiday Festival 2008, Celebrate Home.
Thank you for your generous
and steadfast support.
RESPECT
Wells Fargo proudly salutes Glide for its leadership and
is honored to join you in the effort to bring hope to
our community.
When there’s a need you'll often see Wells Fargo team
members volunteering and supporting important
health and women support services made possible by
nonprofit agencies like Glide. It’s great to be part of the
team that's making a meaningful
difference for our community.
–Brenda Wright, SVP and SF Bay Area
Community Director, on Wells Fargo’s behalf.
REAL EMPOWERMENT
Nearly all of the Glide Scholars graduates that
pursue higher education are the first in their family
to attend college.
San Francisco Magazine is pleased to support Glide
Foundation’s programs for empowerment and
education. Join us this spring and throughout the
year in giving hope to those Glide serves.
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Robert Friend, Koret Foundation
Hilton San Francisco
Ambassador James C. Hormel and Michael P. Nguyen
Nancy Milliken, MD
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
San Francisco Business Times
FUTURE
Chevron Corporation
Suzanne Diamond and Dimitri Haniotis
Gurmehar Foundation
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Jeannine Kay and Michael Rugen
Tim and Annette Ryan
Bob Ross Foundation
Joyce and Larry Stupski
COMPASSION
AAA of Northern California, Nevada & Utah
Anonymous
Anne Gust Brown and Attorney General Jerry Brown
John Philip Coghlan
Elizabeth Colton
Amy J. Errett and Clare Albanese
Elizabeth Funk
GEDC Family Housing Design Team
Kiki Goshay
Raquel and David Johnson
Kaiser Permanente
Lori's Diner
Susan E. Lowenberg and Joyce Newstat
MacFarlane Partners
Maveron Venture Capital
The Joseph R. McMicking Foundation
Minami Tamaki LLP
Nibbi Brothers General Contractors
Norcal Waste Systems, Inc.
NRG Energy Center San Francisco
Bill Nothman
Barbara and Bryn Ostby
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Mr. Paul F. Pelosi
Angela L. Padilla and Amy L. Silverstein
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital/Catholic Healthcare West
San Francisco Giants
SEI
Target
Tad Taube, Koret Foundation
Teamsters Joint Council No. 7
UCSF School of Nursing
Westfield San Francisco Centre/Forest City
Dede Wilsey
Winslow & Associates
A WELCOMING PLACE
People in need are treated with dignity when
they come to the Glide/Wells Fargo Drop-In
Center for help.
FEEDING THE HUNGRY
Glide’s Daily Free Meals program serves all ages,
from children to seniors.
At AT&T, we believe that by working together
we can strengthen our communities and create
opportunity for all. We are so proud to support
Glide, and salute their outstanding programs
that have inspired so many people to roll-up
their sleeves and make a real
difference for people in need.
Please join us!
ABC7 is proud to be a part of Glide Foundation’s
work empowering lives and “building a church
without walls.” Telling Glide’s
inspiring stories about real people
encourages each of us to make
a difference every day.
Glenda Queen and Terry Brumbaugh of
Union Street Goldsmith support Glide
and their wonderful programs because our donations are used
wisely to nurture our immediate
community.
STORIES ARE TOLD
Glide’s weekly open mic series, the SpeakOut!, give
voice to all; anyone can come through these doors
and share their profound stories in a community of
unconditional love.
photo by Dori Caminong
UPS supports the
Glide Foundation’s
programs for
empowerment and
education. We know
that united as one,
we will create the
possibilities of change
to benefit all people.
UPS is proud to be
a partner for Hope.
Delivering on Our
Commitment to Community
BUILDING THEIR LIVES
Real opportunities to get a living wage are provided
through Glide’s YouthBuild, a construction skills
training program.
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Macy’s is proud to join Glide and its thousands of
volunteers and supporters who have helped to address
poverty in San Francisco every day. During this difficult
economic recession, this true neighborly and generous
spirit gives us all hope that we can make a positive
difference together.
From the overwhelming response to the December 2008 Salesforce.com challenge and the ongoing support of all of Glide’s
supporters, we are proud to know that the Glide community can
come together to create the possibilities of change to benefit all
people especially during these tough economic times. We
are confident that our community will continue to support
Glide Foundation.
Of all of the companies I have been associated with I am most
proud of the accomplishments Marc has achieved with his philanthropic program at Salesforce.com. Marc has set the bar for
the rest to follow. Glide, most appropriately in these times, has
been a most deserving recipient.
Maja and Craig Ramsey
RockRose Institute
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD
Countless parents are kept out of the workforce by a
lack of affordable, reliable child care. Glide's child care
and youth services shine as a beacon to struggling
parents by offering a nurturing, educational space for
children during the workday.
GROCERY BAG GIVEAWAY
Glide gives away thousands of bags filled with
groceries to families each year with the help of
hundreds of volunteers.
A PLACE WHERE CRISES ARE CALMED
AND QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Case Managers, Intake Specialists and Housing Advocates listen to each person's concerns, referring clients
to Glide programs and community resources that give
them the tools they need to help themselves.
Glide’s comprehensive programs seek to meet the basic human
needs – feeding the poor, providing prevention, intervention and
educational services in a culturally, economically and experientially diverse setting. For more than 40 years Glide has been
a home for those who have none, where people in search of
community come to get real help and care. In today’s economic
environment the meal lines are longer, the demand for services
greater than ever before, and the increased needs are being met
by generous contributions from caring donors.
Susan K. Barnes and Guy L. Tribble
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We are proud to be in partnership with
Glide, one of San Francisco’s major nonprofit organizations. For over four decades,
Glide’s humanitarian efforts, and its values
of social justice, unconditional acceptance
and love have created a home for thousands
of people, who have felt truly welcome,
cared for and infused with hope through
programs that are relevant to and respectful
of their needs. Together, in this climate of
hope and change, we support Glide’s vision
of the beloved community.
Richard C. Blum and
Sen. Dianne Feinstein
FEEDING THE HUNGRY
Glide strives to serve its meals in an atmosphere of respect, acceptance and love.
For some who come to eat, Glide may be the only safe and welcoming environment
they experience at all.
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The Glide Foundation’s
monumental work of instilling
hope in its community has
inspired many others,
including Orbis, to support
its comprehensive programs.
We invite you to partner
with us and participate
in any way you can.
Our joint efforts will make
a stronger community!
Orbis Investment
Management
ORBIS
BUILDING THEIR CAREERS
The Glide YouthBuild program prepares to serve youth and young adults for career
path jobs in the construction industry by providing hands-on construction training,
educational instruction, case management and counseling, and assistance in
accessing trade union hiring systems.
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The Alexander M. and June L. Maisin Foundation
is a proud sponsor of the Glide Foundation. The entire Bay Area is strengthened and
enriched by Glide’s important work for the poor and the underserved communities.
Together, we make a difference in the lives of many, creating hope, creating change.
COMING HOME TO GLIDE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Volunteers, donations and toys were needed for Glide’s
Holiday Season of Celebrations and Events to help the
poor and marginalized. The community’s overwhelming
response made the difference for thousands of children
and families during these difficult times.
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125 Mason is a full house
Glide’s new affordable housing for families at 125 Mason Street has leased all
of its 81 units nearly two months ahead
of schedule.
The first resident community meeting
since full occupancy was reached was
held in the building’s community room on
March 3. More than 50 people – adults
and children alike – crowded into the
room. Janice talked directly with them
and Cecil engaged them via telephone.
Janice welcomed the people, described
all the services that Glide provides and encouraged residents to use those services
because they are part of the Glide family.
When she asked them what they
thought of the new building, they responded enthusiastically with cheers
and appreciation.
“It’s great!” one woman exclaimed.
Executive Leadership of the Glide Foundation
Cecil Williams, Founder
Janice Mirikitani, Founding President
Willa Seldon, Chief Executive Officer
Donald Guest, Pastor
Karen Oliveto, Pastor
Kristen G. Yamamoto, VP and CFO
Rita Shimmin, VP , Organizational Integration
Ken Sommer, VP, Development and Advancement
Board of Trustees of the Glide Foundation
Amy J. Errett, Chair
Susan Kelly Barnes
Richard Blum
Benjamin Bowser, Ph.D.
Warner H. Brown, Jr.
Chip Conley
Charles F. Cordes
John Philip Coghlan
Catherine Dodd, Ph.D.
Donald Guest
Phyllis Kaplan, Ph.D.
Susan Lowenberg
Janice Mirikitani
Karen Oliveto, Ph.D.
Angela Padilla
Craig D. Ramsey
Joseph Schlater
Willa Seldon
Donald Tamaki
Jerry Vallery
Cecil Williams
A year of record demand
More people needed Glide’s help in 2008 than at any time in the recent past.
Double digit increases were recorded in nearly every program area.
More children used the Family, Youth and Child Care Center than ever before.
The Health Clinic recorded the most patient encounters ever.
And the Drop-In Center served more people than ever since we began recording the number in 2003.
We are prepared to serve even more people in 2009 and remain committed to
never turning away anyone who comes to Glide in need.
real numbers
Meals
804,355 meals served. The most since 2001 and a 19% increase over 2007.
Children, Youth and Family Services
428 children served, the most since the Center opened in 1999 and a 17% increase over 2007.
137 average daily attendance, the highest in the Center’s history.
Health Care
(despite a reduction in hours due to the implementation of a new electronic health records system)
2,890 individuals received health care services in our community clinic.
13,841 encounters were provided by the clinic’s health care professionals, an all-time high.
Emergency Services, Shelter and Housing Assistance
2,960 individuals accessed services in our Drop-In Center, an all-time high dating back to 2003.
1,634 individuals got 6,638 reservations for shelter beds ranging from 1-30 days.
306 individuals were placed in housing or were given rental assistance.
Women’s Center
452 women received services; an average of 16 women attended each daily support group,
a 34% increase over 2007.
Training, Education and Workforce Development
48 at risk youth enrolled in our intensive construction industry training program.
31 completed the program.
29 earned their GED or high school diploma.
25 became employed or enrolled in college or post-secondary vocational training.
Glide Permanent Housing
224 formerly homeless or low income individuals got permanent housing
in the Cecil Williams Glide Community House or 125 Mason Street,
Glide’s new affordable housing for low income working families.
Hope and Responsibility
As the New Year began with the historic inauguration of our new president,
we experienced a renewed sense of hope.
We saw that spirit and hope in the millions of faces on the Capitol Mall,
just as we saw it in the faces of the poor, the homeless, Glide staff
members and people from the Tenderloin community who gathered in
Glide’s Freedom Hall on inauguration morning because they too felt a part
of the history being made.
Whenever people come together -- all races, genders, sexual orientations,
ages and economic classes – hope comes alive and we know we can be
creative, especially facing into difficult times.
Even as the lines for meals snake around the block and even as more
and more of the working poor become homeless, we feel that sense of
hope and possibility and realize we must take responsibility for change
and renewal.
Whenever we come together, we can feed the hungry no matter how
many hundreds or thousands more individuals and families come to us
because of an ailing economy.
We can build more housing for the homeless and working poor.
We can provide health care for the poor and uninsured.
We can provide child care and after school programs so poor children have
an equal chance at quality education and working families can earn a living
without worrying about their children being safe and cared for.
We can help young people earn their high school diploma and go on to
college or job training and a living wage career.
Throughout the pages in this newsletter are some of the people who
came together in significant ways to help us serve our community. Their
generosity, like yours, makes it possible for Glide to be a beacon of hope.
Together, we can get through the difficult times ahead. Together, with your
continued support, we can make real change happen for the people who
need it most.
Cecil Williams
Donald Guest
Janice Mirikitani
Willa Seldon
Karen Oliveto
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