Building Futures with Families
BUILDING FUTURES

with Families

Building Futures with Unhoused Neighbors
BUILDING FUTURES

with Unhoused Neighbors

Building Futures with Communities
BUILDING FUTURES

with Communities

Truth and Beauty Statue in Downtown San Leandro
Photo published with permission of Stephen Cassidy

Building Futures with Survivors
BUILDING FUTURES

with Survivors

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Our Mission

To build communities with underserved individuals and families, where they are safely and supportively housed, free from homelessness and domestic violence.

HOMELESSNESS

HOMELESSNESS

No one should have to sleep in a car, park, or beside a freeway overpass. Since our founding, Building Futures has provided shelters for community members experiencing homelessness. As a housing first agency, our aim is to connect shelter residents to housing.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

In a devastating ripple effect, Domestic Violence affects individuals, families, and communities. Building Futures provides an array of services to help survivors heal, and to equip neighbors, workplaces, churches, and other allies to help.
HOUSING

HOUSING

A stable life begins with housing. Once housed, an individual or family can move forward, with the help of needed supports and services. Building Futures’ Housing Services include permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing programs, housing navigation, and landlord advocacy.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We count upon monetary support to keep our life-changing services strong. Your donation improves lives, families, and communities!
Want to help by donating move-in kits, holiday gifts, fundamental items like socks or sweats, or household supplies? Check out our wish lists.
“People Power” helps keep Building Futures’ programs and services vibrant and whole. Learn about our volunteer opportunities.

Facebook Posts

On Valentine's Day, we are thinking about each one of our community members. Each and every one.

Building Futures is here.
Day to day.
Person to person.
Together.
Because everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

Building Futures' Domestic Violence Crisis Line is standing by, 24 hours a day:
1-866-A-WAY-OUT or 1-866-292-9688
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On Valentines Day, we are thinking about each one of our community members. Each and every one. 

Building Futures is here. 
Day to day. 
Person to person. 
Together.
Because everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

Building Futures Domestic Violence Crisis Line is standing by, 24 hours a day: 
1-866-A-WAY-OUT or 1-866-292-9688

✨ A BIG thank you to our Jazz It Up! 2025 #ImpresarioSponsor, Sprinkler Fitters, U.A. Local 483! 🎷

🎶 Their union helps keep homes and businesses safe — now, they’re stepping up for #BuildingFutures, helping to raise critical funding to make a meaningful impact to #EndHomelessness. 🏠💛

💙 Their commitment to giving is helping ensure more families and individuals have access to housing, one key at a time. 🎵

đź“Ł You can make an impact too! Check out how to become a sponsor today: bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor/

Drop a 'đź’ś' in the comments to show your appreciation!

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #SponsorSpotlight #Gala #Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #CelebratingSuccesses #Yoshis #YoshisOakland #Sushi #Jazz #OneKeyAtATime #EndDomesticViolence
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✨ A BIG thank you to our Jazz It Up! 2025 #ImpresarioSponsor, Sprinkler Fitters, U.A. Local 483! 🎷

🎶 Their union helps keep homes and businesses safe — now, they’re stepping up for #BuildingFutures, helping to raise critical funding to make a meaningful impact to #EndHomelessness. 🏠💛

💙 Their commitment to giving is helping ensure more families and individuals have access to housing, one key at a time. 🎵

đź“Ł You can make an impact too! Check out how to become a sponsor today: bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor/

Drop a đź’ś in the comments to show your appreciation!

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #SponsorSpotlight #Gala #Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #CelebratingSuccesses #Yoshis #YoshisOakland #Sushi #Jazz #OneKeyAtATime #EndDomesticViolence
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✨ Huge gratitude to our #ImpresarioSponsor, AvalonBay Communities! 🎷

🎶As a housing provider dedicated to creating communities people proudly call home, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is helping #BuildingFutures raise crucial funds to make a tangible difference to #EndHomelessness. 🏠💙

🎵Because of your generosity, we’re turning compassion into action and creating real change for families and individuals in need. 💛

đź“Ł Want to join in making a difference? Become a sponsor today and help us build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. Learn more: bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor/

Drop a 'đź’ś' in the comments to show your appreciation!

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #SponsorSpotlight #AvalonBayCommunities #Gala #Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #CelebratingSuccesses #Yoshis #YoshisOakland #Sushi #Jazz
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✨ Huge gratitude to our #ImpresarioSponsor, AvalonBay Communities! 🎷

🎶As a housing provider dedicated to creating communities people proudly call home, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is helping #BuildingFutures raise crucial funds to make a tangible difference to #EndHomelessness. 🏠💙

🎵Because of your generosity, we’re turning compassion into action and creating real change for families and individuals in need. 💛

đź“Ł Want to join in making a difference? Become a sponsor today and help us build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. Learn more: bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor/

Drop a đź’ś in the comments to show your appreciation! 

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #SponsorSpotlight #AvalonBayCommunities #Gala #Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #CelebratingSuccesses #Yoshis #YoshisOakland #Sushi #Jazz

Save the date! May 15, 2025. This exciting evening will feature a sumptuous dinner and live jazz at Yoshi's. It's a wonderful opportunity to further support our mission and get involved in meaningful ways.

Have you considered becoming an event sponsor? Sponsors receive recognition and promotion at our event and beyond! We show our appreciation to event sponsors throughout the year because they make a real difference in our work to end homelessness and domestic violence. And bonus! Each sponsor level includes free event tickets, which are sure to be in demand.

Watch this page for details: www.bfwc.org/jazz.
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Save the date! May 15, 2025. This exciting evening will feature a sumptuous dinner and live jazz at Yoshis. Its a wonderful opportunity to further support our mission and get involved in meaningful ways. 

Have you considered becoming an event sponsor? Sponsors receive recognition and promotion at our event and beyond! We show our appreciation to event sponsors throughout the year because they make a real difference in our work to end homelessness and domestic violence. And bonus! Each sponsor level includes free event tickets, which are sure to be in demand. 

Watch this page for details: www.bfwc.org/jazz.

We are hiring! Are you passionate about changing people's lives and helping them thrive? Join our team and make a difference at Building Futures, a non-profit leader providing homelessness, housing, and domestic violence services in Alameda County. To learn about our open positions, head to

www.bfwc.org/employment

#BuildingFutures #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #CountingOnCommunity #hiring #experience #teamwork #LoveMyJob #ItsAboutLove #ItsAboutThePeople #PassItOn #SpreadTheWord
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We are hiring! Are you passionate about changing peoples lives and helping them thrive? Join our team and make a difference at Building Futures, a non-profit leader providing homelessness, housing, and domestic violence services in Alameda County. To learn about our open positions, head to 

www.bfwc.org/employment

#BuildingFutures #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #CountingOnCommunity #hiring #experience #teamwork #LoveMyJob #ItsAboutLove #ItsAboutThePeople #PassItOn #SpreadTheWord

Celebrating Black History Month, today and every day. Valerie Thomas is the NASA Physicist who invented 3D movies and television. We applaud all you have done.

#BlackHistoryMonth #everyday #womenscientists #ChangeTheNarrative #CreativeExpression #BLM #BuildingFutures #endhomelessness #enddomesticviolence #EndingHomelessnessOneKeyAtATime #CountingOnCommunity
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Celebrating Black History Month, today and every day. Valerie Thomas is the NASA Physicist who invented 3D movies and television. We applaud all you have done. 

#BlackHistoryMonth #Everyday #WomenScientists #ChangeTheNarrative #CreativeExpression #BLM #BuildingFutures #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #EndingHomelessnessOneKeyAtATime #countingoncommunity
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On January 15th, Building Futures and #MidwayShelter hosted funders and city leaders after a major renovation to the site. So grateful to the #CityofAlameda for funding and to the Alameda Homeless Network for financing furnishings and much more. Thanks to Alameda Municipal Power, Naval Reserve Center, and site supervisors at Mobile One Construction – as well as the project lead, Miriam Delagrange. Emergency Services Director Sabrina Thomas and her team have been amazing! MIDWAY SHELTER provides 25 beds, food, and shelter in a safe and welcoming environment. Residents receive case management, domestic violence support, connection to income/public benefits, employment help, physical and behavioral health care referrals, children’s services, and more. Support for Midway helps support new beginnings for women and children! Check bfwc.org for more news and ways to help. Our dedication and passion for ending homelessness one key at a time continues. Our mission continues. Everyday we build better futures for families and individuals in Alameda County. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home! #BuildingFuturesIsDoingTheWork #ThankYou #Alameda #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #LoveOurIsland #CityofAlameda #2025 #NewYear

Amazing work in Alameda! Thank you Building Futures and Liz Varela đź’ś

On January 15th, Building Futures and #MidwayShelter hosted funders and city leaders after a major renovation to the site. So grateful to the #CityofAlameda for funding and to the Alameda Homeless Network for financing furnishings and much more. Thanks to Alameda Municipal Power, Naval Reserve Center, and site supervisors at Mobile One Construction – as well as the project lead, Miriam Delagrange. Emergency Services Director Sabrina Thomas and her team have been amazing!

MIDWAY SHELTER provides 25 beds, food, and shelter in a safe and welcoming environment. Residents receive case management, domestic violence support, connection to income/public benefits, employment help, physical and behavioral health care referrals, children’s services, and more. Support for Midway helps support new beginnings for women and children! Check bfwc.org for more news and ways to help.

Our dedication and passion for ending homelessness one key at a time continues. Our mission continues. Everyday we build better futures for families and individuals in Alameda County. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home!

#BuildingFuturesIsDoingTheWork #ThankYou #Alameda #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #LoveOurIsland #CityofAlameda #2025 #NewYear
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On January 15th, Building Futures and #MidwayShelter hosted funders and city leaders after a major renovation to the site. So grateful to the #CityofAlameda for funding and to the Alameda Homeless Network for financing furnishings and much more. Thanks to Alameda Municipal Power, Naval Reserve Center, and site supervisors at Mobile One Construction – as well as the project lead, Miriam Delagrange. Emergency Services Director Sabrina Thomas and her team have been amazing! 

MIDWAY SHELTER provides 25 beds, food, and shelter in a safe and welcoming environment. Residents receive case management, domestic violence support, connection to income/public benefits, employment help, physical and behavioral health care referrals, children’s services, and more. Support for Midway helps support new beginnings for women and children! Check bfwc.org for more news and ways to help.

Our dedication and passion for ending homelessness one key at a time continues. Our mission continues. Everyday we build better futures for families and individuals in Alameda County. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home!

#BuildingFuturesIsDoingTheWork #ThankYou #Alameda #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #LoveOurIsland #CityofAlameda #2025 #NewYear
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Featured Videos

These videos share some of the stories of community members who transitioned from challenging times of homelessness to being safely and permanently housed through Building Futures’ assistance.

Last Year’s Highlights

5,382
calls for shelter, housing, and domestic violence services.
22,663
nights of shelter provided to 281 people.
1,632
households assisted with support services and/or rent
assistance.
67,989
meals served at our emergency shelters.
50%
of shelter residents were children
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