March 5, 2025

Larkin Street in The SF Examiner: SF Nonprofits Face Funding Uncertainty

We were recently featured in The San Francisco Examiner by Keith Menconi, where the article sheds light on the complex challenges nonprofits like ours are facing due to shifting federal and local funding landscapes. A recent freeze on federal grants—tied to changes in DEI-related funding priorities—has placed many organizations, including Larkin Street Youth Services, in…

A Message from Our CEO: Strengthening Support in Uncertain Times

Dear friends, The past weeks have been filled with uncertainty, and we know this weighs heavily on all of us—our staff, our supporters, and most importantly, the young people we serve. As the government evaluates funding programs and policies, many essential resources remain in limbo, and support for vulnerable communities is at risk. “We don’t…