IN THE NEWS

Chan Directs Aid, Attention
Last March, Building Futures faced a significant funding shortfall, one that might have forced us to close a shelter or cut our domestic violence services. “That’s when I called Supervisor Chan,” says Building Futures’ executive director Liz Varela. Chan secured funding to help close the gap. The City of San Leandro also pledged money to help. Generous community leaders, businesses and individuals provided donations that put us over the top. Today, we are looking strategically at ways to maximize the help we provide—while keeping the budget balanced.

Bishop O'Dowd and Bay Alarm Come Through!
Thanks to the Bishop O'Dowd Softball Team and Bay Alarm our transitional and permanent housing residents enjoyed a bountiful Thanksgiving! The softball team provided complete Thanksgiving dinners (from turkey to pumpkin pie) for 20 families. Bay Alarm donated 28 turkeys, and cartons of fresh carrots, bread and cookies. Thanks to their generosity and those providing meals for our emergency shelters, all our clients sat down to a traditional turkey dinner.

Alameda 4th of July R.A.C.E.
What a great turnout for the 2012 Alameda 4th of July R.A.C.E. A record 522 participants and generous local sponsors raised $13,000 to support our Midway Shelter. Big thanks to event organizers Mark and Cindy Hovermale, Total Women Gym and Day Spa, ABB Concise, Alameda Community Fund, Bank of Alameda, Bay Area Chinese Bible Church, Christ Episcopal Church, Ed Jay Photography, and MSJ Solutions. We are also grateful to Jim Franz and all who volunteered!