Global Leadership Initiatives for Youth (GLIFY)
A student-led non-profit organization in the East Bay, Northern California, dedicated to diverse, impactful community service.
Our Mission
To inspire middle and high school students to use their knowledge, skills, creativity, and imagination to promote culture exchange, help bring underprivileged people toward a brighter future, and to create hope and change around the world.
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News Bulletin
San Lorenzo Family Help Center
By Maggie Luo
On November 22nd, five GLIFY volunteers spent four hours helping out at the San Lorenzo Family Help Center, a community store in San Leandro. The volunteers organized the area, sorted items, and bagged fresh produce. When families arrived to shop for the food, volunteers helped hand out food and kept everything running smoothly.
The center offered a variety of items, including stuffing and turkey for Thanksgiving, along with fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread, desserts, and more. This month, the center has seen a major increase in need. Normally they serve about 1,100 different families, but due to the government shutdown, that number has grown by about 10%. The center receives around 35,000 pounds of donated food every month, plus $25,000 to $30,000 from food banks. In just the last four weeks, they have received 2 tons of additional food from both food banks and community donors due to the government shutdown.
With Thanksgiving coming soon, volunteers also took a group picture with each person holding a turkey, a small reminder of all the things we’re thankful for. It was a busy day with lots of work, but it was worth it to support so many families in the community.
GLIFY Volunteers Perform for Seniors
By Maggie Luo
On November 15th, six GLIFY volunteers visited the Reutlinger Senior Center in Danville for its monthly performance for local seniors. The residents enjoyed the variety of pieces played. With Thanksgiving approaching, GLIFY volunteers also created handmade holiday cards earlier this month. After the program, performers passed these cards out to the seniors, which many appreciated. The event wrapped up with a group photo, and GLIFY hopes to continue to bring joy to the community!
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