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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.
Questions? Contact Daisy at [email protected].
#BuildingFutures #EndHomlessness #EndDomesticViolence #BackToSchool #FirsDayOfSchool2024 #CountingOnCommunity #Education #NewSchoolYear #BayAreaSchools
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Join us today at 3pm…Please join Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Rev. Laura Rose, Alameda Family Services, Building Futures for Women and Children, Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi, and others to remember and honor the Alameda family we tragically lost to gun violence last Wednesday.
WHEN: Sunday, July 14, 3pm
WHERE: In front of Alameda City Hall
WHAT: A family-friendly gathering in memory of the four precious lives lost. All are welcome to attend. Please feel free to bring flowers or other items to create a memorial.
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💔 Our hearts ache for the loved ones affected by the tragic shooting in Alameda this past Wednesday night, which claimed the lives of an #Alameda woman, her six-year-old child, and her parents, while leaving her one-year-old critically injured. Her husband, and father of the children, has been “arrested on charges of murder and attempted murder”.* 💔
🏠 This news is profoundly difficult, especially when it strikes so close to home. According to the #CDC, over half of female homicide victims are killed by current or former male intimate partners, highlighting the pervasive issue of #DomesticViolence. 💜💙💛
⚖️ May justice prevail for the lives lost in our community. Domestic violence can affect ANYONE as it knows no bounds. As our community navigates collective grief from these tragic and preventable losses, we must remember that empathy transcends any of our differences. It's crucial not to let these individuals be reduced to numbers – they were members of our community and loved ones. Names have not yet been released for those who were killed. 🤝🕊️
🌟☎️ Domestic violence is preventable. Building Futures is standing by 24/7 answering calls on our crisis line: 1-866-A-WAY-OUT, 1-866-292-9688. We also offer 1:1 counseling, support groups, shelter, education, and even court accompaniment for domestic violence survivors throughout Alameda County. ☎️🌟
*For more details, you can read the City’s official press releases: www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/News-Media/Update-on-Shooting-Incident-in-the-City-of-Alameda
#AlamedaCA #AlamedaCounty #LoveOurIsland #EndDomesticViolence #EveryoneKnowsSomeone #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BreakTheSilence #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #VAWA #EndVAW #EndGunViolence #TogetherAgainstViolence #NoMore
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🏠 HOMELESSNESS IS NOT A CRIME 🚫
📢 Survivors of #domesticviolence shouldn't face fines or charges for seeking safety. Laws like those in #GrantsPass punish those fleeing abuse. 📢
#DomesticViolence often forces individuals and families into #homelessness, where they remain vulnerable. Stable housing is crucial for healing and rebuilding lives affected by violence. At #BuildingFutures, we advocate for compassionate policies addressing root causes and offering vital support.
Last year alone, Building Futures provided services for over 5,000 individuals in #AlamedaCounty. Our Domestic Violence Services program includes shelter at our Sister Me Home safe house, a 24-hour help line, community outreach/education, individual and group counseling, as well as referrals for legal and other services for survivors of all genders.
We urge governments to reject harmful decisions and invest in #HousingFirst and #TraumaInformed solutions. 💜💙💛🏠 Join us in advocating for a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. Together, we can build communities where every individual can thrive!
If you are experiencing domestic violence and need help, call Building Futures’ 24-hour crisis line at 1-866-292-9688.
Learn more about the issue by reading the article: msmagazine.com/2024/06/28/homeless-domestic-violence-supreme-court-camping-ban-grants-pass/
#EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #HousingFirst #HousingJustice #HousingEndsHomelessness #HousingNotHandcuffs #HomelessnessIsNotACrime #CommunitySupport #SupremeCourt #JohnsonVGrantsPass
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