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

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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 Futuresโ€™ 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.
โ€œPeople Powerโ€ helps keep Building Futuresโ€™ programs and services vibrant and whole. Learn about our volunteer opportunities.

Facebook Posts

Can you spare three hours on Thursday at 9am? We need 4 more folks to help us wrap gifts for the kids at the shelters, come on out for a few hours and spread holiday cheer! Location: San Leandro. Email Ana at [email protected] and tell us a bit about yourself. ... See MoreSee Less

Can you spare three hours on Thursday at 9am? We need 4 more folks to help us wrap gifts for the kids at the shelters, come on out for a few hours and spread holiday cheer! Location: San Leandro.  Email Ana at Development@bfwc.org and tell us a bit about yourself.

For more information, visit us at bfwc.org/holiday/ ... See MoreSee Less

For more information, visit us at https://bfwc.org/holiday/

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For more information, visit us at https://bfwc.org/holiday/

Bring a gift by 5pm Weds 12/11! Alameda drop off locations too! Downtown San Leandro location too!

Help make the holidays brighter for children, teens, and women in our care during our Holiday Gift and Toy Drive! ๐ŸŽ

Weโ€™re collecting new, unwrapped items through December 11, 2024 for:
๐ŸŽˆ Children (0-12): Educational toys, dolls + action figures (multiracial preferred), socks, and underwear.
๐ŸŽง Teens (13-17): Body spray, bath & body kits, earbuds, iPhone chargers, socks, and underwear.
๐Ÿ› Women: Full-size bath/body kits, underwear, and $25 gift cards for Walmart or Target.

๐Ÿ’ป Want to make it easy? Shop our Amazon Wish List and have gifts sent directly to us. Just ensure they arrive by 12/11!

For more information, visit us at bfwc.org/holiday/

Together, letโ€™s share the magic of the season.

#enddomesticviolence #BuildingFuturesHoliday2024 #endhomelessness #enddomesticviolence
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Bring a gift by 5pm Weds 12/11! Alameda drop off locations too! Downtown San Leandro location too!

Help make the holidays brighter for children, teens, and women in our care during our Holiday Gift and Toy Drive! ๐ŸŽ

Weโ€™re collecting new, unwrapped items through December 11, 2024 for:
๐ŸŽˆ Children (0-12): Educational toys, dolls + action figures (multiracial preferred), socks, and underwear.
๐ŸŽง Teens (13-17): Body spray, bath & body kits, earbuds, iPhone chargers, socks, and underwear.
๐Ÿ› Women: Full-size bath/body kits, underwear, and $25 gift cards for Walmart or Target.

๐Ÿ’ป Want to make it easy? Shop our Amazon Wish List and have gifts sent directly to us. Just ensure they arrive by 12/11!

For more information, visit us at https://bfwc.org/holiday/

Together, letโ€™s share the magic of the season. 

#enddomesticviolence #BuildingFuturesHoliday2024 #endhomelessness #enddomesticviolence

๐ŸŒŸ A warm and heartfelt thank you to the Alameda Quilt Guild! ๐ŸŒŸ

Your generous donation of 24 quilts, 24 pillowcases, and 10 cuddle comforts is bringing warmth, comfort, and love to the families we serve. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ’–

Thereโ€™s still time to make a difference! ๐ŸŽ Our drive runs until tomorrow, December 11, 2024โ€”check out our wish list and help spread the joy!

#BuildingFuturesHoliday2024 #HolidayGiving #BFHolidayDrive2024 #EastBayCommunity #WarmHeartsWarmHomes
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๐ŸŒŸ A warm and heartfelt thank you to the Alameda Quilt Guild! ๐ŸŒŸ

Your generous donation of 24 quilts, 24 pillowcases, and 10 cuddle comforts is bringing warmth, comfort, and love to the families we serve. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ’–

Thereโ€™s still time to make a difference! ๐ŸŽ Our drive runs until tomorrow, December 11, 2024โ€”check out our wish list and help spread the joy!

#BuildingFuturesHoliday2024 #HolidayGiving #BFHolidayDrive2024 #EastBayCommunity #WarmHeartsWarmHomes

โ€œIโ€™m happy to share the love, just like you all do every day. Iโ€™m so grateful for your organization and all the people that it helps!โ€ - Susan

A heartfelt thank you to Susan Schonberg, one of our most generous and volunteers. ๐Ÿ’– this year, she decorated the toy bin at Island Savoy, market and handles all of the logistics, as well as the one at City Hall! We are truly honored that you share your love and kindness with all of us at Building Futures.

#HolidayGiving #BuildingFuturesHoliday2024 #eastbaycommunity
#endHomelessness
#endDomesticViolence
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โ€œIโ€™m happy to share the love, just like you all do every day. Iโ€™m so grateful for your organization and all the people that it helps!โ€ - Susan

A heartfelt thank you to Susan Schonberg, one of our most generous and volunteers. ๐Ÿ’– this year, she decorated the toy bin at Island Savoy, market and handles all of the logistics, as well as the one at City Hall! We are truly honored that you share your love and kindness with all of us at Building Futures.

#HolidayGiving #BuildingFuturesHoliday2024 #eastbaycommunity 
#endHomelessness
#endDomesticViolence

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Susan Schonberg ๐Ÿฅฐ

6 days ago

We had a great time running and supporting the Midway Shelter! Every dollar raised helps Alamedaโ€™s Midway shelter, where women and children build brighter futures!

Continue supporting us throughout the year by volunteering to cook for the shelter or assembling a move-in kit. Www.bfwc.org/volunteer

#2024
#endhomelessness
#endDomesticViolence
#MidwayShelterWinter5kRunWalk
#outfrontEndurance
#SunnyInDecember
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We had a great time running and supporting the Midway Shelter! Every dollar raised helps Alamedaโ€™s Midway shelter, where women and children build brighter futures!

Continue supporting us throughout the year by volunteering to cook for the shelter or assembling a move-in kit. Www.bfwc.org/volunteer 

#2024
#endhomelessness
#endDomesticViolence
#MidwayShelterWinter5kRunWalk
#outfrontEndurance
#SunnyInDecember

๐ŸŽโœจ HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE 2024 โœจ๐ŸŽ

๐ŸŽ„ This holiday season, letโ€™s come together to share joy and warmth with the children, families, and individuals in our programs. Your kindness creates moments of love and connection that make the season truly special. ๐Ÿ’–

๐Ÿ’Œ Bring gifts and thoughtful goodies. Check our Amazon wish list for ideas! ๐ŸŽ€

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn More: bfwc.org/holiday

๐Ÿ’Œ Prefer to give a monetary gift? Weโ€™ll handle the shopping to make your generosity count! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… Please make sure we receive your donations by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
๐Ÿ“ Drop them off at our San Leandro headquarters.

โค๏ธ Every act of giving lights up the holiday season for the individuals and families in our programs. Together, we can create a community filled with joy, compassion, and care. ๐ŸŒŸ

#Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #MidwayShelter #SanLeandroShelter #SisterMeHome #AlamedaCountyHolidays #HappyHolidays ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’Œ #HolidayGiftDrive #ToyDrive ๐Ÿงธโœจ #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence
... See MoreSee Less

๐ŸŽโœจ HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE 2024 โœจ๐ŸŽ

๐ŸŽ„ This holiday season, letโ€™s come together to share joy and warmth with the children, families, and individuals in our programs. Your kindness creates moments of love and connection that make the season truly special. ๐Ÿ’–

๐Ÿ’Œ Bring gifts and thoughtful goodies. Check our Amazon wish list for ideas! ๐ŸŽ€

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn More: bfwc.org/holiday

๐Ÿ’Œ Prefer to give a monetary gift? Weโ€™ll handle the shopping to make your generosity count! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… Please make sure we receive your donations by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
๐Ÿ“ Drop them off at our San Leandro headquarters.

โค๏ธ Every act of giving lights up the holiday season for the individuals and families in our programs. Together, we can create a community filled with joy, compassion, and care. ๐ŸŒŸ

#Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #MidwayShelter #SanLeandroShelter #SisterMeHome #AlamedaCountyHolidays #HappyHolidays ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’Œ #HolidayGiftDrive #ToyDrive ๐Ÿงธโœจ #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence
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Featured Videos

These videos share some of the stories of community members whoย transitioned from challenging times of homelessness to being safely and permanently housed through Building Futuresโ€™ assistance.

Last Yearโ€™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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