Paving the Way: Past Events and Photos
Larkin Street has been celebrating our annual gala, Paving the Way, since 2003. Each year we have the honor of recognizing those who have gone above in beyond in their commitment to serving homeless and runaway youth. Below are some of the past honorees and event photos.
PTW 2011
“One Youth At A Time”
March 10
Going the Distance Award winner: Levi
Levi, a client in Larkin Street’s Castro Youth Housing Program, was presented with the 2011 “Going the Distance” Larkin Street Youth Achievement Awards. This award honors those Larkin Street youth who have made the greatest strides from where they began to where they are today, overcoming significant barriers on the path to realizing their goals.“I thank Larkin Street and all the staff I have worked with for this award and for inspiring me to take bold steps,” said Levi, youth award honoree. “The staff at Larkin Street helped me to get into Castro Youth Housing. Having this housing allowed me the space to further work on my GED and helped me immensely in everything I do. Through Castro Youth Housing, I am building the resilient network I had always been looking for. I will be keeping this community with me now and for the rest of my life.”
PTW 2010
“Paving the Way for Our Youth”
Honoree: Gap Foundation honored for their commitment to youth & three youth received the “Going the Distance Award”, Larkin Street Youth Achievement Award
Photos from 2010
PTW 2009
“25 Years : 25 Reasons to Celebrate”
February 21
Honoree: U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
Anne B. Stanton Award for Extraordinary Leadership and Dedication to Bay Area Youth
PTW 2008
“An Extra Day to Pave the Way”
February 29
Honoree: Barbara Bass Bakar, Community Philanthropist and Founder of achieve
Anne B. Stanton Award for Extraordinary Leadership and Dedication to Bay Area Youth