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…
Thanks to your support, more than 2,012 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 2024 Annual Impact Report: Below, we’re including the full text of the letter from our Executive Director, Sherilyn Adams, and…
We’re excited to share that Larkin Street Youth Services was mentioned in a recent press release by the Golden State Warriors and the NBA, celebrating Warriors CFO Josh Proctor as San Francisco Business Times Bay Area CFO of the Year in the non-public company category. This honor was awarded at the Bay Area CFO of…
Larkin Street Youth Services was recently featured in The Marin Lawyer, the official publication of the Marin County Bar Association, in an article discussing the Bay Area’s housing affordability crisis and its impact on homelessness. Written by Emily Harrington, the article, “How Nonprofits Are Tackling Homelessness and How You Can Help: Interviews with St. Vincent…
Morgan Philbin’s article, “The Shelter System Isn’t Equipped for LGBTQ+ Youth,” highlights the significant challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. These young people often encounter barriers in shelters due to family rejection, rising hate crimes, and discriminatory policies. The urgency of this issue is underscored by a nationwide study of nearly 35,000 LGBTQ+ youth.…
In an op-ed published by the SF Examiner, our CEO Sherilyn Adams highlights the ongoing challenges faced by California’s young population, exacerbated by the pandemic. With over 10% of Californians aged 16-24 not in school or the labor market and a significant correlation between youth homelessness and future housing instability, urgent action is needed. The…
Larkin Street Youth Services is pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the Airbnb Community Fund. This support is a meaningful contribution to our ongoing efforts to assist young people experiencing homelessness. We extend our gratitude to Airbnb and its host community for their partnership and commitment to strengthening communities. Elevating Our…
Honoring the Legacy of Jo Kennedy At Larkin Street Youth Services, we honor those whose lives reflect a deep commitment to service, learning, and community. Jo Kennedy is one such individual, whose legacy continues to inspire our work with young people in San Francisco. Born to Hugh Kennedy, an Irish immigrant who arrived in the…
For trans and gender-nonconforming youth, Larkin Street Youth Services continues to provide housing and comprehensive support services, including medical care, food assistance, employment support, and education programs. “A high percentage of LGBTQ young people experience homelessness because of family or community rejection. They’re not able to stay with their parents, guardians, or whoever they were…
Thanks to your support, more than 1,735 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 2023 Annual Impact Report: Below, we’re including the full text of the letter from our Executive Director, Sherilyn Adams, and…
The recent article from CBS News sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by residents of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District due to homeless encampment fires. Among those affected is Ashanti, a determined individual who, with the support of Larkin Street Youth Services, has successfully turned her life around and now works full-time. However, she and…
Send an email today to OPPOSE the Mayor’s Our City, Our Home Homelessness Proposal or Call into the Budget Hearing Committee (Contact Information Below) We hope this message finds you well. We urgently need your help to protect the crucial resources that are instrumental to our families and youth facing the harsh reality of…
Q: Tell me about your career background and how you got to your current position. A: When I was an executive assistant in 2011, my then managers told me they were going to open a school in Richmond. I was intrigued and wanted to help. As the school’s first employee I was able to support in…
Q: Tell me about your career background and how you got to your current position? A: I have been a youth worker since I was a youth myself. At 17, I left my hometown in upstate New York and moved to Boston. There, I worked as a front-line staff member at a youth center in…
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your career background and what led you to your current position? A: I’ve worked across multiple industries throughout my career, including transportation, healthcare, and nonprofit. My previous role was with the Bayview Hunters Point Foundation, where I worked from 2008 to 2019—about 11 years. I started as…
Larkin Street staff member Kenyaun Christie shared his experience as a frontline worker serving the homeless population in California. In the CalMatters article, he discusses what it’s like to do this work and why it is essential for California leaders to make a stronger commitment to supporting this dedicated workforce. “As a survivor of the…
Thanks to your support, more than 1,466 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 2022 Annual Impact Report: Below, we’re including the full text of the letter from our Executive Director, Sherilyn Adams, and…
Fred Finch Transfers Berkeley Youth Housing Program to Larkin Street,Ensuring Commitment to Solving Bay Area Youth Homelessness Larkin Street Youth Services and Fred Finch Youth & Family Services are thrilled to announce the historic handover of the Turning Point transitional housing program in Berkeley, California. As of August 1, Larkin Street has assumed operation of…
Every two years, the city and county of San Francisco conducts a Point-In-Time count by canvassing the county with a team of volunteers. Additionally, a team of young people who have lived experience of homelessness conducts a supplemental count of youth under the age of 25. In the weeks following the street count, a survey…
