Our CEO, Sherilyn Adams, recently joined Dr. Douglas Styles, Executive Director of Adolescent Counseling Services, for a conversation on The Nonprofit Report, hosted by Mark Oppenheim. The episode highlights how two Bay Area organizations—one focused on youth mental health, the other on ending youth homelessness—are working within a connected continuum of care to help…
Building Pathways to Stability Health is shaped by much more than access to healthcare. Safe housing, reliable food, education, employment, and supportive relationships all influence a young person’s ability to be healthy and thrive. For young people experiencing homelessness, these social determinants of health are deeply interconnected. At Larkin Street Youth Services, we address these…
A Night To Remember On August 21, 2026, the American Conservatory (A.C.T.) Strand Theatre was lit up with extraordinary performances curated by the talented youth at Larkin Street Youth Services. Participants of Larkin Street’s Art Program spend 10 weeks crafting and preparing their art pieces, working with other house artists, and collaborating with each other…
This National Nonprofit Day, we’re grateful to introduce a new visual identity for Larkin Street Youth Services: one that reflects who we are, the young people at the heart of our work, and the community that makes it possible. For 40 years, Larkin Street has worked alongside young people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco,…
Dear Friends, This summer, I find myself reflecting on what this season means for the young people we serve. But for youth experiencing homelessness, it can bring greater uncertainty. The meals they relied on at school disappear. Daily routines vanish. This has been a season of both meaningful progress and sobering news. There was a…
Scroll down for a gallery of photos from the day. On Saturday, July 11, San Francisco came together for something the city had never done before: One City Day, a citywide day of service spanning all 11 districts. At Larkin Street Youth Services, that meant dozens of volunteers and staff members rolling up their sleeves…
This week, we celebrated the grand opening of a home that 32 young adults already call their own. It’s a small sentence with a big meaning: stability, safety, and a real shot at the future they deserve. A New Affordable Housing Community for Transitional-Age Youth and Adults 78 Haight pairs 32 homes for transitional-age youth…
September 22, 2026 Update: Thanks to your advocacy, this funding was protected. Your calls, emails, and persistence made a real difference—and because of you, the CalOES YE and HY Pilot programs will continue to sustain critical services for youth experiencing homelessness in San Francisco and across the state. We’re grateful for the support of Assemblymember…
On April 16, 2026, our community gathered at The Conservatory at One Sansome for the Paving the Way Gala, bringing together over 350 supporters united around a shared belief: every young person experiencing homelessness deserves the opportunity to build a stable, self-determined future. Together, the evening raised $1 million in support of our programs.…
At Larkin Street Youth Services, we see the resilience and potential of young people every day—but we also see the challenges that can put them at risk of homelessness. The 2024 Youth Point-in-Time Count showed the first increase in youth homelessness in San Francisco since tracking began, underscoring the urgency of strengthening prevention. The…
Larkin Street’s 2025 Annual Impact Report Released Thanks to your support, more than 2,093 young people experiencing homelessness received the support they needed to thrive! Read more about our results, financials, supporters, events and special guests throughout the last year in our 2025 Annual Impact Report: Below, we’re including the full text of the letter…
We’re grateful to the San Francisco Examiner for recently highlighting the Trust Youth Initiative, a two-year pilot program exploring how direct, unconditional cash support can help young people experiencing homelessness build stability. Launched in August 2023, the initiative provided 45 young adults with $1,500 in monthly cash assistance, alongside case management and Larkin Street’s supportive…
Support Young People this Holiday Season Celebrating the Trust Youth Initiative The Trust Youth Initiative (TYI) Program has concluded, and we’re proud to reflect on the impact it has had on youth experiencing homelessness. This first-of-its-kind pilot program in the United States provided direct cash support, financial guidance, and consistent coaching to help young people…
Dear Friends, As we move into the winter season–a time of reflection, gratitude, and renewal–I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to stay hopeful in challenging times. For me, that hope comes from showing up for my community. Through Larkin Street, I’ve seen how compassion can change a life. Every young person who…
Expanding Youth Wellness with Support from Delta Dental Healing often begins with small, meaningful moments: a safe space, a listening ear, or the reassurance that you matter. At Larkin Street Youth Services, our Wellness Program provides these moments every day for youth ages 18–24, helping them build strength, resilience, and the tools to thrive. Thanks…
We were recently featured in the San Francisco Public Press in their article, “SF’s Transgender Residents Still Face Threats, Even in Sanctuary City” by Madison Alvarado. The piece explores the resilience of San Francisco’s transgender community and the role of local organizations, like Larkin Street Youth Services, in creating pathways to stability and opportunity. Supporting Transgender…
A Night of Youth-Led Brilliance On August 22, the stage at American Conservatory Theater’s The Rueff Theatre came alive with the extraordinary talents of young people from Larkin Street Youth Services. This year’s Performing Arts Night: Transcendent Stories delivered a moving showcase of music, dance, and spoken word, an evening that highlighted the ingenuity, courage,…
Proven Leadership Advancing Transparency and Trust in Nonprofits We’re honored that our CEO, Sherilyn Adams, was recently featured in a San Francisco Examiner opinion piece by Sam Cobbs, CEO of Tipping Point Community. The article, “How Nonprofits Can Regain San Franciscans’ Trust,” highlights Sherilyn alongside Alexandra Bernadotte of Beyond 12 and José Quiñonez of Mission…
Stand with fearless youth. Give today. Our Division Director of Government Relations, Marnie Regen, was mentioned in a news article covering the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of a federal budget bill that includes significant cuts to social safety net programs, along with extensions of tax cuts for higher-income earners. As an organization dedicated to…
Stand with fearless youth. Give today. Dr. Coco Auerswald: A Leader in Youth Homelessness Research Dr. Colette “Coco” Auerswald, professor at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, was recently featured in a UC Berkeley News article for her groundbreaking work hiring youth with lived experience of homelessness as paid researchers. Her approach centers youth voices…