Larkin Street Youth Services

Every young person has the potential to thrive, and we’re here to support them every step of the way. 🌱 Thanks to a generous grant from the Delta Dental Ins. Community Care Foundation, we’re expanding counseling, wellness activities, and innovative therapies that help youth build confidence, resilience, and the skills to succeed. We’re so grateful for this support, which allows more young people to access affirming care and opportunities to grow, heal, and flourish. Read more about how we’re expanding youth wellness: https://hubs.la/Q03N_F2F0 #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityCare #EndYouthHomelessness

💬 “I’m proud to be Chapín in the United States, and to showcase the efforts and sacrifices of my family which provided new opportunities for me and my siblings. Their example inspires me to give back to my community—to support our families and help the next generation feel that they belong here in the United States and can thrive.” As we close Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we celebrate Pedro Raymundo (he/him/él), Employment Success Program Manager at Larkin Street Academy. Guided by his Mayan roots and family legacy, Pedro creates opportunities, highlights youth strengths, and helps them embrace their identities and thrive. This month reminds us that every story, every culture, and every act of care makes our community stronger—and together, we can help the next generation reach their full potential. ✨ #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #LarkinStreetPride #LarkinStreetYouth

On Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor the resilience, culture, and contributions of Indigenous communities. Their strength, wisdom, and deep connection to community inspire our work at Larkin Street, where we help young people find safety, stability, and opportunity—helping every youth step into their full potential. We acknowledge that we live and work on the unceded ancestral lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples, whose stewardship of this land continues to shape and inspire our mission every day.

💬 “Being Mexican American isn’t just my background, it’s my story and something I carry with pride every day!” For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Diana Morfin (she/her/ella), our bilingual Program Manager at Casa Esperanza. Diana brings her cultural roots to her work, supporting youth, connecting them to resources, and fostering a strong, vibrant community where they can thrive. #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #LarkinStreetPride

I'm thrilled to share that we are hiring a Development & Events Associate to join our Development team at Larkin Street Youth Services! I'm looking for someone to help bring our fundraising events and community partnerships to life from the Paving the Way Gala to the Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards, and so many amazing engagement opportunities in between. This role is perfect for someone who: ✨ Loves organizing events and creating meaningful experiences ✨ Enjoys juggling details, logistics, and relationships ✨ Is excited to collaborate with a passionate, mission-driven team ✨ Wants to make a real impact for young people in San Francisco You’ll report to me while working closely with the rest of the Development team to support major fundraising events, third-party partnerships, and in-kind donation efforts that directly benefit youth experiencing homelessness. If you’re ready to grow your career in nonprofit events and development, and have fun doing it, I'd love to meet you! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g6uHKTF5 Please share or tag someone who’d be a great fit! #Hiring #Events #Development #Fundraising #NonprofitJobs #BayArea #LarkinStreetYouthServices #CommunityImpact

Want to make a difference in just 10 minutes today? This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, today is World Homelessness Day (10/10), and tomorrow is Coming Out Day (10/11)! At Larkin Street, wellness, stability, and identity help youth thrive. Your support fuels programs—from art and therapy to VR and mindfulness spaces—that help youth show up confident, creative, and ready to grow. Take one—or all ten—small actions today, like donating, volunteering, or sharing our story. Every action counts! Which one will you do? 🌟 #WorldHomelessnessDay #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ComingOutDay #YouthWellness #EndYouthHomelessness

💬 “I chose a life of service because my heritage taught me to extend a helping hand. Just as my ancestors fought and persevered, I am paying it forward by fighting for those whose voices may not be heard loudly enough.” For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Jennifer Barajas Zamora (she/her/ella), our Pre-College Transitions Coordinator. Jennifer brings her Mexican roots, traditions, and love of culture into her work, using them to connect with youth, guide them through pre-college transitions, and help them embrace their identities as they prepare for the future. #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #LarkinStreetPride

Over the past decade, we’ve made measurable progress in reducing youth homelessness. Thousands of young people have found housing, stability, and opportunity—and more youth than ever are being supported before they fall into chronic homelessness. Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) signaled its plan to cut two-thirds of its permanent housing budget. These cuts would have devastating impacts on thousands of young people across the country, including in the Bay Area, where programs at Larkin Street help keep young people safely housed each night. We need more—not less—housing for young people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. We simply cannot tolerate our most vulnerable youth falling back into homelessness or being denied the chance to have a stable home. We are committed to standing with every young person who needs a home. Together with our supporters and community partners, we can protect the progress we’ve made and give youth the chance to thrive. At Larkin Street Youth Services, we stand with youth every step of the way.

💬 “I’m proud of my heritage because I walk on the path my resilient immigrant parents paved, while encouraging my children to see that being Mexican means power, beauty, pride, and infinite potential.” For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Yvette Castro Farias (she/her), 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. #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #LarkinStreetPride