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Just a handful of tickets left!
Join us May 14th at 5pm at BLOC15 for live jazz, a delicious dinner ($75) and/or....
An incredible raffle at $25 (think: a week in Hawaii + a Steph Curry-signed Warriors jersey) and need not be present to win.
100% of net proceeds supports homeless, domestic violence, and housing services in Alameda County.
www.bfwc.org/jazz
#jazzitup #alamedacounty #CommunityImpact #fundraiser #livejazz
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📣Sponsor Shoutout 📣
Thank you @SprinklerFitters483 for being an Impresario sponsor for this year’s Jazz It Up! Gala – your support helped Building Futures raise crucial funds to make a tangible difference in ending homelessness and domestic violence.
All funds directly support Building Futures’ programs and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and family violence! 🏡💕 We are so grateful to you for making an impact in our shared community! bfwc.org/jazz/
#BuildingFutures #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #Gala #JazzItUp
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Imagine waking up in a lovely beach cottage just steps from the beach..in Hawaii!
Three bedrooms, ocean steps away, bikes and snorkel gear ready to go. in Puako on the Kohala Coast. Spend the week spotting sea turtles, exploring lava rock tide pools, hiking to waterfalls, or just sipping something cold at Huggo's on the Rocks with your toes in the sand. (Yes, a $100 gift card to Huggo's is included.)
This is the Grand Prize in our upcoming Jazz it Up! raffle — a weeklong Hawaii stay for up to 6 guests, valid through May 2027, no blackout dates. Need not be present to win.
$25/ticket or 5 for $100. 🎟️
Get yours today:
bfwc.org/jazzraffle/
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"Every family deserves a safe home and the dignity that comes with it." - Sarah
Sponsor Highlight! Huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible sponsor, Sarah Varela-- Sarah believes what we believe — that every family deserves a safe home and the dignity that comes with it. Her generosity is turning that belief into real change for real families in our community.
We are so grateful. This work wouldn't be possible without champions like her. Jazz it up! is only a few days away on May 14th at 5pm and we hope you join us too!
bfwc.org/jazz/
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Just a few weeks left until Jazz It Up! — and we are saving a seat for you.
Spend an evening with us on ay 14th at 6pm alongside live performances from master keyboardist Steve Carter, vocalist Misa Malone, guitarist Dennis Smith, percussionist Alcide Marshall, and special guests, alongside powerful firsthand stories from Building Futures' frontline staff about the real impact we are making together.
This is an evening designed to celebrate, to connect, and to be reminded of why this work matters. Don't miss out!
We would love to have you there. Bfwc.org/jazz
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“We contribute to Building Futures because of what you do, and because we want to help you do it.” - Nancy & Michael Pretto
Sponsor Shoutout! The Prettos have been incredible champions for Building Futures, from organizing youth at their church to support our Holiday Gift Drive to sponsoring Jazz It Up! year after year. Their generosity and love for the community truly shine through.
And that’s what Jazz It Up! is all about: bringing together longtime supporters and welcoming new neighbors to grow a stronger, more connected community.
Join us at our Jazz It Up! benefit on 5/14/26 at 5pm - Come ready to connect, be inspired, enjoy incredible food and music, and leave energized by what we can accomplish together. Or better yet, sponsor the event! Can’t come? Buy a raffle ticket!
www.bfwc.org/jazz
#Jazz #BuildingFutures #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence
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"As a finance professional and former board member, I've been especially proud to see how thoughtfully every dollar is managed and put to meaningful use — through both prosperous times and challenging ones." — Sandy Schneider, Finance Professional & Former Board Member
Shoutout for Sandy! Our event sponsor Sandy’s support means *everything* especially coming from someone who has seen it, firsthand, and over the years! This is what our event Jazz it Up! is all about: Bringing together our day-one supporters and welcoming new neighbors to grow this community.
Join us at our Jazz It Up benefit on 5/14/26 at 5pm - Come ready to connect, be inspired, enjoy incredible food and music, and leave energized by what we can accomplish together. Or better yet, sponsor the event! Can’t come? Buy a raffle ticket!
www.bfwc.org/jazz
#Jazz #BuildingFutures #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence
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Shoutout: We are proud to recognize two extraordinary Building Futures community champions Garry Offenberg and Teri Schlesinger
Their tireless commitment to San Leandro goes far beyond words. Whether they're hosting a barbecue at the safe house, delivering pizza to our local shelter, or strengthening ties with area businesses, Garry and Terri consistently show up with generosity, warmth, and a genuine passion for bringing people together.
Thank you both for everything you do to keep our community connected and thriving. Your impact is immeasurable.
Join us at our Jazz It Up benefit on 5/14/26 at 5pm - Come ready to connect, be inspired, enjoy incredible food and music, and leave energized by what we can accomplish together. Or better yet, sponsor the event! Can’t come? Buy a raffle ticket!
www.bfwc.org/jazz
#Jazz #BuildingFutures #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence
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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.
