Glide's

Earlier this month, Glide's foundation raised a record $2.6 million in its annual auction of a lunch with Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

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He has supported Glide ever since his late first wife, Susan, introduced him to Glide's founder, the Rev. Cecil Williams.

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Williams said the needs he sees in San Francisco have only grown during the economic turmoil of the last couple years, while the donations that supply most of Glide's $17 million budget have fallen.

Warren Buffett Lunch Auction Expected To Attract Seven-Figure Offers 2010

Glide's services include providing meals, housing, training, employment and family and health care services.

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This is why Warren Buffett contributes to Glide and has agreed to a luncheon with two wealthy businessman and their families, who donated over six hundred thousands dollars at Glide's Charity Auction in May.

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But any extra money, paid for "trouble," would be so much in the pocket of the "Glide's" sailing-master.

The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise 1895

So did officers, crew and others at the "Glide's" rail and on her bridge.

The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise 1895

The "Glide's" headway had all but ceased by this time, and the side gangway was at last in place.

The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise 1895

The two who stood at the "Glide's" rail overhead, and who had called down so mockingly, stood in uniform caps and coats identical with those worn by Halstead and his mates aboard the motor boat.

The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise 1895

At the time, Gregoria was working in Glide's kids' program.

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