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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.
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Come out this Sunday!

Emeryville’s first indoor mini golf course, Tipsy Putt, is teaming up with Building Futures to support local families and individuals in need. Each Sunday in October, for every beer and for every round of mini golf purchased, Tipsy Putt will donate $1.

Sunday FUNDday benefit! Be sure to join! Come say hello to Building Futures staff Sundays at 1pm!

2024 Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27
Location: Tipsy Putt, Bay St, Emeryville
Sunday Hours: 10am-11pm
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October officially marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM was created to connect advocates, individuals and communities across the nation who are working to end violence.

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, also known as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pattern of coercive behaviors in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.

Building Futures provides a range of services for survivors of domestic violence. If you don’t feel safe, call us 24/7. Building Futures’ 24-hour crisis line: 1-866-292-9688 or 1-866-A-WAY-OUT.

Follow us all month long for prevention resources, information centered on building healthy relationships, statistics about domestic violence (DV) and more.

#MiniGolf #EndDomesticViolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAM #EndHomelessness #BuildingFutures
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Come out this Sunday! 

Emeryville’s first indoor mini golf course, Tipsy Putt, is teaming up with Building Futures to support local families and individuals in need. Each Sunday in October, for every beer and for every round of mini golf purchased, Tipsy Putt will donate $1. 

Sunday FUNDday benefit! Be sure to join! Come say hello to Building Futures staff Sundays at 1pm!

2024 Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27
Location: Tipsy Putt, Bay St, Emeryville
Sunday Hours: 10am-11pm
***
October officially marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM was created to connect advocates, individuals and communities across the nation who are working to end violence. 

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, also known as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pattern of coercive behaviors in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. 

Building Futures provides a range of services for survivors of domestic violence. If you don’t feel safe, call us 24/7. Building Futures’ 24-hour crisis line: 1-866-292-9688 or 1-866-A-WAY-OUT. 

Follow us all month long for prevention resources, information centered on building healthy relationships, statistics about domestic violence (DV) and more. 

#MiniGolf #EndDomesticViolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAM #EndHomelessness #BuildingFutures

Purple Thursday is 10/17/24 - National “Wear Purple” Day! Purple nails, Purple hair – it all counts!

Nationwide, those who care will dress in purple to show support for survivors and signal our commitment to ending violence.

Send Building Futures your selfie to [email protected] and/or tag us on social media with the hashtag #PurpleThursday

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October officially marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM was created to connect advocates, individuals and communities across the nation who are working to end violence. What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, also known as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pattern of coercive behaviors in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Building Futures provides a range of services for survivors of domestic violence. If you don’t feel safe, call us 24/7. Building Futures’ 24-hour crisis line: 1-866-292-9688 or 1-866-A-WAY-OUT
Follow us all month long for prevention resources, information centered on building healthy relationships, statistics about domestic violence (DV) and more. We are also on Instagram @building_futures_bfwc

#PurpleThursday #EndDomesticViolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAM #EndHomelessness #BuildingFutures
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Purple Thursday is 10/17/24 - National “Wear Purple” Day! Purple nails, Purple hair – it all counts! 

Nationwide, those who care will dress in purple to show support for survivors and signal our commitment to ending violence. 

Send Building Futures your selfie to teamdevelopment@bfwc.org and/or tag us on social media with the hashtag #PurpleThursday 

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October officially marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM was created to connect advocates, individuals and communities across the nation who are working to end violence. What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, also known as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pattern of coercive behaviors in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Building Futures provides a range of services for survivors of domestic violence. If you don’t feel safe, call us 24/7. Building Futures’ 24-hour crisis line: 1-866-292-9688 or 1-866-A-WAY-OUT
Follow us all month long for prevention resources, information centered on building healthy relationships, statistics about domestic violence (DV) and more. We are also on Instagram @building_futures_bfwc

#PurpleThursday #EndDomesticViolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAM #EndHomelessness #BuildingFutures

Today is October 1 and officially marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM was created to connect advocates, individuals and communities across the nation who are working to end violence.

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, also known as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pattern of coercive behaviors in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.

Building Futures provides a range of services for survivors of domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence and need help, call Building Futures’ 24-hour crisis line: 1-866-292-9688.

Follow us all month long for prevention resources, information centered on building healthy relationships, statistics about domestic violence (DV) and more. We are also on Instagram @building_futures_bfwc

#EndDomesticViolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAM #EndHomelessness #BuildingFutures
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Today is October 1 and officially marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).  DVAM was created to connect advocates, individuals and communities across the nation who are working to end violence.

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, also known as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pattern of coercive behaviors in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. 

Building Futures provides a range of services for survivors of domestic violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence and need help, call Building Futures’ 24-hour crisis line: 1-866-292-9688.

Follow us all month long for prevention resources, information centered on building healthy relationships, statistics about domestic violence (DV) and more. We are also on Instagram @building_futures_bfwc

#EndDomesticViolence  #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAM #EndHomelessness #BuildingFutures

Did you know? 140 rent checks is one way that Building Futures ends homelessness for families and individuals EVERY single month. Working with city and county funds, our dedicated case managers provide monthly rent assistance, utility payments and cover security deposits. Our talented program staff provide workforce development expertise, domestic violence counseling, childcare referrals and a range of services tailored to the family we are serving.

Ending homelessness one key at a time. Today and everyday. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

Grateful to our community of donors, volunteers, staff, board and colleagues who make it happen day in and day out.
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Did you know? 140 rent checks is one way that Building Futures ends homelessness for families and individuals EVERY single month. Working with city and county funds, our dedicated case managers provide monthly rent assistance, utility payments and cover security deposits. Our talented program staff provide workforce development expertise, domestic violence counseling, childcare referrals and a range of services tailored to the family we are serving. 

Ending homelessness one key at a time. Today and everyday. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. 

Grateful to our community of donors, volunteers, staff, board and colleagues who make it happen day in and day out.

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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

4,228
calls for shelter, housing and DV services
17,235
nights of shelter provided.
506
households helped with support services and rent assistance
51,705
meals served
52%
of shelter residents were children
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