| |
Larkin Street Timeline |
|
|
| |
1984 Larkin Street begins as a drop-in center, providing food, clothing and a safe haven for 70 kids |
| |
1988 Larkin Street enhances services with peer-based substance abuse program |
| |
1991 President recognizes Larkin Street as a Point of Light |
| |
1992 Nearly 800 youth access Larkin Street’s services |
| |
1993 Larkin Street opens 16-bed Diamond Youth Shelter |
| |
1995 Larkin Street opens Haight Street Referral Center |
| |
1996 Larkin Street completes Strategic Plan and opens Avenues to Independence, a transitional living program |
| |
1997 Larkin Street opens Assisted Care, the nation’s first comprehensive housing program for HIV+ youth |
| |
1998 Larkin Street launches HIRE UP Education and Employment Initiative |
| |
2000 The Lark-Inn for Youth opens, filling a critical gap in the city’s homeless services continuum |
| |
2001 Larkin Street opens HIRE UP Education and Employment Center, complete with technology lab |
| |
2002 Larkin Street opens two new housing programs, The LOFT and Ellis Street Apartments |
| |
2003 Larkin Street receives 5 national awards, relocates flagship Drop-In Center and completes new Strategic Plan |
| |
2004 Larkin Street celebrates 20 years of
service to the community and serves over 2,000 youth |
| |
2005 Sherilyn Adams is named Larkin Street’s Executive Director |
| |
Back to "About Larkin Street" |
