The GLIDE Young Professional Committee is thrilled to invite you to The Phoenix Hotel for our 16th Annual GLIDE Summer Gala!
As San Francisco changemakers, we must stand in solidarity, celebration, and defense of the city’s most marginalized. Get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing, connection, and purpose as we fuse party energy with progressive action—because changing the world should feel like a celebration.
Gala proceeds will go towards fighting poverty in the Tenderloin, championing civil rights, and revitalizing downtown San Francisco. The legendary Phoenix Hotel has welcomed artists from David Bowie to the Red Hot Chili Peppers – and now it will welcome DJ King Most, the world-famous gospel choir known as the Glide Ensemble, and most importantly, your dancing feet, listening ears, and loving heart!
Last, but definitely not least, you do not want to miss out on the presentation of the 2025 Reverend Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani Legacy Awards!
About GLIDE Summer Gala 2025
Where: The Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
When: Friday, August 22
Time: 8:00 pm–12:00 am
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Legacy Award recipients!
Congratulations to our 2025 Reverend Cecil Williams Legacy Awardee: Roberto Hernandez, tireless advocate for the Latinx Community, co-founder of the San Francisco Lowrider Council, Roadmap to Peace Initiative, and the producer of Carnaval. Fondly known as the "Mayor of the Mission".
Congratulations to our 2025 Janice Mirikitani Legacy Awardee: Teresa Goines, devoted advocate for at risk/formerly incarcerated youth, recipient of the FBI Community Service Award, and Founder of San Francisco "institution" Old Skool Cafe ~ a one hundred percent youth operated supper club.
Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities
Double Date Package
$300.00Patron Vip Package
$500.00Inspire Sponsor Package
$1,000.00Imagine Sponsor Package
$2,500.00Envision Sponsor Package
$5,000.00Empower Sponsor Package
$10,000.00Equity Sponsor Package
$25,000.00THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
EQUITY SPONSOR
IMAGINE SPONSOR
PATRON VIP
IN KIND SPONSORS
ABOUT THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE
The GLIDE Young Professionals Committee inspires the next generation of Bay Area change-makers to engage in the life-saving work of GLIDE. GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives.
While members of the Young Professionals Committee have diverse cultural, racial and ethnic, sexual orientation, spiritual, socioeconomic and professional backgrounds, every member of the Young Professionals Committee brings a shared commitment and passion for social justice and change. Interested in joining the Young Professionals Committee?
Email youngprofessionals@glide.org for more information!
ABOUT GLIDE
GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice, dedicated to fighting systemic injustices, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. Through our integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community, we empower individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice.
