Seventeen. Nervous. At the State Capitol, Samantha Davis wondered if anyone would listen. Two years of Larkin Street’s wraparound care—housing, mentorship, and leadership programs—gave her confidence, stability, and a platform to lead. Donate today: hubs.la/Q03JFTvY0

Big things happen when youth lead: 🗳️ 10 new voters registered 🙌 15 youth applied as poll workers 🌟 22 joined to learn & lead Nearly 50 actions for a stronger democracy—in just 1 afternoon. Special thanks to the League of Women Voters SF for supporting our youth leadership.

For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Fabian Gutierrez (he/they), our Bilingual Education Coordinator. Fabian brings culture, pride, and heart to everything he does, helping the youth we serve find their voice and take steps toward a brighter future.

💬 “Even as a young person in the system, I had power. I had a voice.” Young leaders like Samantha Davis are shaping the future! At our 19th Bay Area CFO Awards, co-hosted with San Francisco Business Times, she shared her story of leadership and impact. #FortifyingTodayBuildingTomorrow

Last week, Larkin Street Academy’s College & Career Fair brought youth, educators & employers together for a day of opportunities. 🎓💼 Thanks to all our community partners for supporting students with resources, guidance, and tools to explore next steps! 💡

Siegfried’s Bill McColl co-chaired the 19th Annual Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards, hosted by and benefiting Larkin Street Youth Services and its mission of ending youth homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read the full story! hubs.ly/Q03LkDz40

🏵️ For Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we celebrate Miss Michelle Atencion (she/they), our vibrant Corporate & Community Impact Manager, whose heritage & energy help build community and connection at Larkin Street. #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #LarkinStreetPride

🍁 We’re growing—and celebrating our September hires! Join Larkin Street Youth Services and help young people thrive. We’re hiring: Program Managers, Case Managers, Counselors, and more. 💡 Perks: PTO, sabbatical, Clipper pass. Apply today hubs.la/Q03LRKfJ0

Who says work can’t be fun? #SpiritWeek brought out the creativity, personality & team spirit across all our sites—Superheroes, Farmers, Sports, Pajamas & more. 🌟 Big congrats to the East Bay crew for taking the crown! 🏆👏

For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Josh, our Arts & Music Instructor in the LSA. He brings his Chicano roots, creativity, and dedication into everything he does, helping youth explore their voices, express themselves & discover the power of art and music.

Our team is training for the Berkeley Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Check out our runners in action and cheer us on this November!

For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Yvette Castro Farias, our Chief Development Officer. Yvette brings her Mexican roots and dedication into everything she does, highlighting the importance of culture, heritage, and possibility for the next generation.

For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Jennifer (she/her/ella), our Pre-College Transitions Coordinator. Jennifer brings her love of culture into her work, using them to connect with youth and help them embrace their identities as they prepare for the future.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, today is World Homelessness Day (10/10), and tomorrow is Coming Out Day (10/11)! Wellness, stability, and identity help youth thrive. Take one—or all ten—small actions today: donate, volunteer, or share our story. Every action counts! 🌟

For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Diana, our bilingual Program Manager at Casa Esperanza. She brings her cultural roots to her work, supporting youth, connecting them to resources, and fostering a strong, vibrant community where they can thrive.