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Larkin Street Youth Services
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Nonprofit offering shelter and youth services
Larkin Street Youth Services
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Nonprofit offering shelter and youth services
Overview
Larkin Street Youth Services provides shelter, housing, outreach, health and wellness, education, and employment programs for youths aged 12–24 who are homeless or at risk in San Francisco. Its work includes outreach to connect youths to services, emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing, health care and mental health support, and education plus job preparation. It differentiates itself as the largest nonprofit provider of services for homeless youth in San Francisco and reports that about three-quarters of program graduates leave street life. The goal is to help young people move from homelessness to stable, independent living and improve long-term life outcomes.
About Larkin Street Youth Services
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$200K
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
1984
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What believers are saying
- The April 16, 2026 gala raised $1 million for programs.
- Larkin Street received an Airbnb Community Fund grant in 2026.
- Rapid rehousing entered the Mayor’s 2026 budget, supporting faster exits from homelessness.
What critics are saying
- Larkin Street’s clinic closes October 31, 2026, cutting a 40-year care anchor.
- CalOES funding missed Governor’s 2026 budget, threatening emergency youth services.
- San Francisco DPH plans to consolidate the Michael Baxter Larkin Street Youth Clinic in 2026.
What makes Larkin Street Youth Services unique
- Since 1984, Larkin Street has built youth homelessness care across housing, clinics, and cash support.
- The Trust Youth Initiative with Google tests direct cash assistance for homeless youth.
- Turning Point’s 2026 Berkeley reopening extends Larkin Street beyond San Francisco.
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Funding
Total Funding
$200k
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Sabbatical
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
Health Advocate Service
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↑ 3%2 year growth
↑ 3%With over 400 supporters in attendance, Larkin Street Youth raised a record-breaking $1.5 million - marking the highest amount in its history - to provide transformative opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness.
This year, Larkin Street Youth also launched the Trust Youth Initiative in collaboration with Google and a host of respected partners.
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The San Francisco Business Times team is proud to partner with Larkin Street Youth Services in celebrating your accomplishments and the important role CFOs play in the business landscape today.
Larkin Street Youth has also expanded its collaboration with St. James Infirmary to provide rental subsidies for trans youth and adults through the “Its Trans Home” program.
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About Larkin Street Youth Services
Industries
Social Impact
Education
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$200K
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
1984
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