About Larkin Street Youth Services

The Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards is not only a premier business event, it is also a major fundraising event for Larkin Street Youth Services.

Larkin Street Youth Services is a San Francisco Bay Area social service organization helping young people, ages 12 to 24, experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness. Founded in 1984, Larkin Street is an internationally recognized leader in providing a continuum of care and services including housing, healthcare, employment, and education.

Larkin Street’s Success at a Glance:

• Over 80,000 youth served over the past 40 years.
• 3 out of 4 young people who exited Larkin Street’s programs moved on to safe and stable housing.
• In 2025:
  • Larkin Street served over 2,093 young people last year.
  • 64% of young people were employed or enrolled in post-secondary education at exit.
  • 55% of young people were employed (compared to 53% nationally according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• For every dollar invested in homeless youth, society sees $8 in social benefits or saved costs.

Hear directly from the youth of Larkin Street:

To learn more visit larkinstreetyouth.org.