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LARKIN STREET YOUTH SERVICES
August 26, 2008

Larkin Street has a thoughtfully designed program, and highly skilled, hard working and caring staff. They and the volunteers who support them have an amazing record of helping homeless and at-risk kids rebuild their lives and and achieve their potential as self-sufficent, productive adults. The program really works. As a volunteer, I've worked with dozens of Larkin Street staff members and other volunteers. They are a diverse group of smart, good-heated, dedicated, generous and passionate people. I've helped prepare and serve meals and helped with events and fundraising to support Larkin Street's great work. Whatever my activity may be, I know that it's helping Larkin Street equip some of our most vulnerable young people with the spectrum of services they need to have positive options and a fair chance in life.

The Great!

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Young people who have earned high school diplomas and GEDs, secured career track jobs in fields that interest them, or entered college. Young people with HIV/AIDS who seemed to be at death's door when they first came to Larkin Street, but who had undetectable viral counts and seemed to be healthy and happy teenagers after proper care. Young people who have benefited from Larkin Street's program and then have given back to help others.

Ways to make it better...

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Not change a thing.

More feedback...

What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

Having a small part in helping to create better futures for thousands of young people.

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

Wonderfully caring, dedicated, smart and passionate about what they do. Larkin Street has a clear mission--empowering kids to leave the street for good. Everyone understands that and is on the same page.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

First, add more housing to serve homeless young people in San Francisco who still don't have a bed at night. It's hard for them to stabilize their lives if they don't know where they will eat and sleep. Second, serve as a resource center for service providers in other communities.

Ways to make it better...

I had invested more time working directly with the young people that Larkin Street serves.

In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...

Finding funds for the infrastructure to keep pace with Larkin Street's programs and ensure that they are sustainable--things like staff training and support, facilities and equipment, computer systems.

One thing I'd also say is that...

Check out Larkin Street's website, www.larkinstreetyouth.org.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2008

MY ROLE:
Volunteer & I am a former member of the board, and I've helped to prepare and serve meals, secured donations of clothing, toiletries and other things young people need and helped with events.