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Larkin Street Timeline |
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1984 Larkin Street begins as a drop-in center, providing food, clothing and a safe haven for 70 kids |
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1988 Larkin Street enhances services with peer-based substance abuse program |
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1991 President recognizes Larkin Street as a Point of Light |
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1992 Nearly 800 youth access Larkin Street’s services |
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1993 Larkin Street opens 16-bed Diamond Youth Shelter |
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1995 Larkin Street opens Haight Street Referral Center |
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1996 Larkin Street completes Strategic Plan and opens Avenues to Independence, a transitional living program |
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1997 Larkin Street opens Assisted Care, the nation’s first comprehensive housing program for HIV+ youth |
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1998 Larkin Street launches HIRE UP Education and Employment Initiative |
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2000 The Lark-Inn for Youth opens, filling a critical gap in the city’s homeless services continuum |
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2001 Larkin Street opens HIRE UP Education and Employment Center, complete with technology lab |
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2002 Larkin Street opens two new housing programs, The LOFT and Ellis Street Apartments |
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2003 Larkin Street receives 5 national awards, relocates flagship Drop-In Center and completes new Strategic Plan |
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2004 LEASE housing program for former foster youth begins. |
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2005 Sherilyn Adams is named Larkin Street’s Executive Director |
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2006 Routz program created to offer housing and services to youth with mental and behavioral needs |
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2007 G House opens to meet needs of transition-aged youth, 18-24 |
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2008 Holloway House opens, Larkin Street’s third transitional living facility for 18 to 24 year olds |
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2009 Larkin Street celebrates 25 years, having reached over 70,000 youth since 1984 |
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