Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has helped over 75,000 young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, ages 12 to 24, through outreach, shelter, housing, health, wellness, education and employment.
As the largest non-profit provider of services for young people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, Larkin Street’s scope and impact is incomparable: three out of four young people who complete programs at Larkin Street leave street life behind.
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134 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
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I am excited to announce this upcoming event at San Francisco State University. We are hosing a Youth Justice Colloquium and discussing the struggles and successes of transformative approaches to youth justice. Please register by using the QR code.
When young women have the support they deserve, they change the world. 🌟 This Women’s History Month, we honor the leadership, resilience, and impact of women—especially those forging their own paths today. Access to housing, education, and career opportunities isn’t just life-changing—it’s what allows young women to lead, innovate, and create futures full of possibility. 📚 At Larkin Street, we see this every day. The young women in our programs are breaking cycles of homelessness, pursuing their dreams, and shaping a more just and equitable world. Our role is to ensure they have the resources to thrive. All month long, our women staff will share letters to their younger selves—offering wisdom, reflection, and the guidance they wish they had. Stay tuned for their powerful words. 💌📢 #WomensHistoryMonth #Community #HerFuture #BreakingBarriers #EndYouthHomelessness
As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating the power of culture, community, and legacy! ✨ From soul food by Tease Southern Kitchen 🍽️ to music from Authentic Crafts DJ 🎶, art, games, and powerful moments of connection, this event was a true reflection of Black joy, resilience, and excellence. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and partners for making this celebration unforgettable! 💛 Your dedication helps create spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and inspired. 📸 Relive the moments and check out all the event photos here: https://lnkd.in/gFtZ_NSH #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025 #HonoringBlackHistory #BayAreaCommunity #EndYouthHomelessness
Huge thank you to Back of The House, Inc. for stepping up in such a big way! 💛 Your team packed 100 comfort and hygiene kits, making sure young people at Larkin Street have the essentials to feel supported, seen, and cared for. Acts of kindness like this go beyond supplies—they remind youth that their community believes in them. We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and generosity. Thank you for making a real difference! #CommunityPartner #Volunteer #SocialImpact #EndYouthHomelessness
We’re proud to be a Partner Sponsor for CFOs at the Helm: Shaping the Future of Business, where top Bay Area financial leaders shared insights on innovation, leadership, and impact. Huge thanks to Michelle DeBella, Joy Mbanugo, J.D., MAcc., Andrea Hecht, and Kevin Bumen A.A.E., C.A.E. for the insight and inspiration! For years, the Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards—co-hosted by the San Francisco Business Times—has recognized outstanding finance leaders while supporting us and our mission to end youth homelessness. 🏆 Know a CFO making a difference? There’s still time to nominate them—submissions are open through March 15! Don’t miss this chance to recognize their leadership: https://lnkd.in/gxG9if2 📅 Join us September 18 as we celebrate the Bay Area’s top CFOs and the impact they make in our community. #CFOAwards #FinanceLeadership #BayAreaBusiness #LeadershipExcellence #EndYouthHomelessness
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Our project Casa Colibri (Mission Inn) is looking lively with some color added to the unit doors! We are pleased to see continued progress at this site which will bring permanent supportive housing to Transitional Age Youth (TAY) with our colleagues at Plant Construction Company, LP, Mission Action, Larkin Street Youth Services.
📢 Know Your Rights Workshop – This Thursday! 📢 Join us for our first Know Your Rights workshop of the year! This session will provide helpful information on how to navigate interactions with authorities, how to be prepared, and ways to support our communities. Share with the youth in your community! 📅 When: Thursday, Feb. 27 | 1-3 PM 📍 Where: ECC | 134 Golden Gate Ave. 👥 Who: Larkin Street program participants (youth ages 14-24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness*) 🗣 Language: English & Spanish *When youth arrive, please check in at the front desk, and we’ll guide them from there! — 📢 Taller Conoce Tus Derechos – Este Jueves! 📢 ¡Únete a nuestro primer taller del año sobre Conoce Tus Derechos! En esta sesión, compartiremos información útil sobre cómo manejar interacciones con autoridades, cómo estar preparado, y cómo apoyar a nuestra comunidad. ¡Comparte con los jóvenes de tu comunidad! 📅 Cuándo: Jueves, 27 de febrero | 1-3 PM 📍 Dónde: ECC | 134 Golden Gate Ave. 👥 Para quién: Participantes de Larkin Street (jóvenes de 14 a 24 años que enfrentan o están en riesgo de quedarse sin hogar*) 🗣 Idioma: Inglés y español *Cuando lleguen los jóvenes, regístrense en la recepción y los guiaremos desde allí.
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I had the opportunity to attend my first #ExecutiveAdvocacyDay with California Coalition for Youth earlier this week, and it did NOT disappoint! It was such an honor to join forces with Alameda County's YAB and Compass Family Services during our legislative visits. In total, we had 6 advocacy visits with amazing team members for Senator Buffy Wicks, Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, Senator Tim Grayson, Senator Jesse Arreguin, Assemblymember Liz Ortega, and Assemblymember Matt Haney. We greatly appreciate you all for taking the time to talk to us about the following: 🏢 Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP) 💻 AB249: Youth-Specific Coordinated Entry System 💗 Homeless Youth & Exploitation Pilot Program (HYEP) 🏡 Youth Housing Bond We look forward to seeing you again next month to dive deeper into these bills and budget needs, and ultimately to come together to advocate for all California youth! 📢 📢 📢 📢 📢 📢 #Advocacy #CaliforniaYouth #EndYouthHomelessness #Prevention #YouthEmpowerment #YouthLeadership
Huge shoutout to GlamCocks for stopping by our Engagement Community Center to learn more about our work and for their generous fundraiser benefiting Larkin Street! 🌈 We always appreciate community partners who take the time to connect—thank you, GlamCocks, for being part of our community! 💛 We’re also grateful to our Community Impact team for leading the tour and to our program staff for taking the time to share updates on what’s going on at Larkin Street—whether it’s GED programs, tutor opportunities, or professional clothing needs—all while continuing their daily work to support youth. Visits like these help shine a light on the resources available and the many ways people can get involved. Interested in supporting us? 👉 Visit https://lnkd.in/gbh9unav #SFCommunity #EndYouthHomelessness #SocialImpact
This Black History Month, we’re proud to spotlight Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence Resource Center, an organization we had the pleasure of tabling alongside at Joy to The City, presented by Code Tenderloin and Asm. Matt Haney! At Larkin Street, we know that safe spaces and community support change lives—especially for young people working toward stability. Black Women Revolt is creating those same opportunities for Black women in San Francisco by increasing access to culturally responsive resources, breaking cycles of violence, and fostering healing. 🌱 We’re grateful to stand alongside organizations dedicated to building safer, stronger communities. Learn more about their work at Black Women Revolt! 💜 #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunitySpotlight #StrongerTogether #SanFranciscoNonprofits