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Neighbors in full effect! The community came out today and supported the Midway Shelter!
Because now more than ever, we come together to be in community.
1,796 registered runners!
The 2026 Alameda 4th of July 5K RACE was a success, with a portion of each runner registration going to help fund every day expenses for Midway 24/7/365!
The shelter provides 25 beds for women and children without homes. The Alameda Homeless Network (midwayshelter.org) raises funds to keep the shelter going strong, all year long. Building Futures operates the shelter, providing beds, food, case management, and much more. Community support brings new beginnings to women and children in Alameda!
#BringTheWholeFamily #holla #clap #MidwayShelter #loveourisland #Alameda #RunForACause #EndHomelessness #enddomesticviolence #outfrontendurance #ginnysbirthday #4thofJuly #BuildingFutures #itsaboutlove #SpreadTheWord
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The community came out today and supported the Midway Shelter!
Because now more than ever, we come together to be in community. The 2026 Alameda 4th of July 5K RACE was a success, with a portion of each runner registration going to help fund every day expenses for Midway 24/7/365!
The shelter provides 25 beds for women and children without homes. The Alameda Homeless Network (midwayshelter.org) raises funds to keep the shelter going strong, all year long. Building Futures operates the shelter, providing beds, food, case management, and much more. Community support brings new beginnings to women and children in Alameda!
#BringTheWholeFamily #holla #clap #MidwayShelter #loveourisland #Alameda #RunForACause #EndHomelessness #enddomesticviolence #outfrontendurance #ginnysbirthday #4thofJuly #BuildingFutures #itsaboutlove #SpreadTheWord
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Coupons in 2026? Yes, please! Meet Nicole, who clipped coupons, scored an amazing deal on shampoo, and turned those savings into kindness. She donated 30 bottles of shampoo, 60 toothbrushes from her dentist, and even more hygiene goodies from a local business. Thank you, Nicole, for thinking of the women, kids and individuals we serve! Right here in San Leandro, our neighbors really do rock!
To learn more:
www.bfwc.org/inkind
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Kids make up 52% of our shelters. And right now, the Alameda Midway Shelter, the San Leandro Shelter, and our Domestic Violence Safe House are completely full.
That means we have more kids than ever in need of your support for back to school clothes and supplies.
We want to ensure the children and youth are well equipped and feeling confident all year long! We need your help to set kids up for success in this new school year!
How can you help?
We’ve set up an online “shopping list” to raise money for much-needed items to set up the children for success—you can add multiple “items” when you donate.
They already have their backpacks, so new shoes and new clothing are at the top of the list! Gift cards are great and give mothers the ability to respond to the child’s most immediate needs.
givedirect.org/buildingfutures/backtoschool
Questions? Contact Ana at give@bfwc.org.
#BuildingFutures #EndHomlessness #EndDomesticViolence #BackToSchool #FirsDayOfSchool2026 #CountingOnCommunity #Education #NewSchoolYear #BayAreaSchools
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On your marks, get set, REGISTER! Run, walk or roll with us at the Alameda 4th of July RACE 5k – and your registration fees support Midway! Register today at the event website:
runsignup.com/Race/CA/Alameda/AlamedaMayorsJuly4thParadeRACE
The Midway shelter provides 25 beds for women and children without homes. The Alameda Homeless Network (midwayshelter.org) raises funds to keep the shelter going strong, all year long. Building Futures operates the shelter, providing beds, food, case management, and much more.
All ages and abilities are welcome! Check out our information table booth at the finish line. Newsflash - shuttle "back to the start" now too!
For more information, please visit the event website, linked in comments too!
#BringTheWholeFamily #Holla #Clap #MidwayShelter #LoveOurIsland #Alameda #RunForACause #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #OutfrontEndurance #GinnysBirthday #4thOfJuly #BuildingFutures #ItsAboutLove #SpreadTheWord
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A special thank you to Inafa'maolek.us, a Chamoru-based nonprofit organization, for coordinating and delivering essential items to support our community members in need. We are also deeply grateful to the SF Mission Dolores Church as well!
Together, these generous donations provided critical household, hygiene, and food supplies, including soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers and wipes, bandages, feminine hygiene products, new clothing, and non-perishable food. These items directly support families transitioning out of homelessness and survivors rebuilding their lives after experiencing domestic violence.
These gifts do more than meet immediate needs—they demonstrate the power of community, compassion, and collective care. Every donation strengthens our ability to support vulnerable families and reminds those we serve that they are not alone.
Building Futures is on the job every day, dedicated to ending homelessness and supporting survivors of domestic violence, and every donated item helps us provide comfort, dignity, stability, and hope to individuals and families working toward safe and permanent housing.
Heartfelt gratitude to our community partners and supporters for the generous in-kind donations that help us serve families and individuals throughout Alameda County. Your kindness, generosity, and belief in our mission make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, creating pathways to safety, stability, and brighter futures for our community.
To learn how to help, please visit www.bfwc.org/inkind
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Honoring Mothers! A heartfelt thank you to Kelly Clardy and her customers for their generous donation of 50 gift sets for the mothers in our shelters and programs. Kelly personally wrapped and delivered the gifts, just in time for Mother’s Day through her annual Adopt-a-Mom Campaign.
As a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant and small business owner, Kelly uses her business to brighten the lives of mothers and women in our community. These thoughtful gifts provided an opportunity for moms to pamper their hands, feet, and legs and enjoy a moment of self-care.
At Building Futures, our mission is to build communities with underserved individuals and families where they are safely and supportively housed, free from homelessness and domestic violence. A large part of those we serve are women and children, and support from community partners like Kelly helps make a meaningful difference in their lives. Thank you, Kelly, for helping us celebrate and honor the mothers we serve.
#MothersDay #AdoptAMom #CommunitySupport #BuildingFutures #ThankYouDonors
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“We are powerful because we have survived.” – Audre Lorde
Let us uplift, encourage and empower one another. Because #pridemonth is this month, but #pride is every day.
#LoveIsLove
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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.
