Building Futures

1 week ago

Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.

Since 1865, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually on June 19th in various parts of the United States. After gaining their freedom, former enslaved African Americans and their descendants would travel to Galveston, TX annually in honor of Juneteenth. That tradition soon spread to other states, but it wasn't uncommon for white people to bar African Americans from celebrating in public spaces, forcing them to get creative. According to the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Black community leaders in Houston saved $1,000 to purchase land in 1872 that would be devoted specifically to Juneteenth celebrations. That land became Emancipation Park, a name that it still bears. Juneteenth celebrations often involved helping newly freed Black folks learn about their voting rights.

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Building Futures

3 weeks ago

Join us! Ginny Krutilek founded the Alameda Homeless Network and is still a leading Board Member of the group, this year celebrating her 100th Birthday. We honor her lifelong community service and leadership!

Join us on the fourth! The Alameda 4th of July 5K RACE still has a few spots left! This run benefits the Midway Shelter.

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! Check out our information table booth at the finish line. Happy July 4th!

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Photo credit: Ed Jay Photography

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Building Futures

1 month ago

🎶Our event sponsors make a real difference in our work to end homelessness and domestic violence. Thank you to the individuals and organizations who have returned to sponsor Jazz It Up—some for many, many years—we are so grateful for your continued partnership. And we are so excited to welcome a record number of new sponsors into our community of support this year. Please seek out these companies and individuals and share your appreciation for their decision to act locally to help end homelessness and domestic violence in our community. We are excited to jazz it up with you all!!! 🎶 ... See MoreSee Less

Building Futures

1 month ago

🎶Shoutout to our #bandleader sponsor, Prologis! Welcome aboard! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

Building Futures

2 months ago

✨ A BIG thank you to our #ImpresarioSponsor, Star One Credit Union! 🎷

🎶 Star One Credit Union is helping #BuildingFutures raise critical funds to #EndHomelessness and #EndDomesticViolence in our community. 🏠💙

💛 Their sponsorship supports our work to provide more families and individuals with access to safe shelter, vital resources, and a pathway to stability. Together, we’re building brighter futures—one key at a time. 🎵

🌐 Learn more about the Jazz It Up! gala and grab your raffle tickets here: bfwc.org/jazz

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Building Futures

2 months ago

✨ Shoutout to our #bandleader sponsor, Kaiser Permanente! 🎷

🎶 As a healthcare leader committed to building stronger, healthier communities, Kaiser Permanente is helping #BuildingFutures raise essential support to make a meaningful impact to #endhomelessness and #EndDomesticViolence. 🏠💙

💛 Their support is helping ensure more individuals and families have access to safe shelter, vital resources, and a future filled with possibility. 🎵

🌟 Thank you for standing with us as we work to build brighter futures! 🏠🗝️

📣 Now more than ever, we need the power of community. Want to make an impact too? Become a sponsor today: bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor

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