![Melsha’s Story](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/image008-e1664345738561-563x550.png)
Melsha’s Story
From Homeless to Housed Here in Alameda County, the high cost of living can mean that even families with employment cannot afford housing. No one knows this better than mother![4th of July R.A.C.E. to Benefit Midway Shelter](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4thmidwayrace_eventgraphic-e1650070661718.png)
4th of July R.A.C.E. to Benefit Midway Shelter
Support Midway Shelter for homeless women and Children in Alameda!![Grant to Expand Services in Oakland](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/photo-grant-okalnd_-CA-Family-Homelessness-Challenge-Grants-e1656529105729-750x349.jpg)
Grant to Expand Services in Oakland
"We can and will end family homelessness!"![Nonprofit of the Year!](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/NPO2-512x550.jpg)
Nonprofit of the Year!
Building Futures was selected by Senator Nancy Skinner as the 2022 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 9!![Rep. Eric Swalwell Visits Building Futures!](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/image008-750x526.jpg)
Rep. Eric Swalwell Visits Building Futures!
He has re-introduced the No Guns for Abusers Act to protect victims of domestic violence.![Jazz It Up! 2022: Honoring Mothers](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022jazzitup_spotlight-750x510.png)
Jazz It Up! 2022: Honoring Mothers
Jazz It Up! 2022 was a huge success!![Soyini’s Story](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BF21ARpics-219-scaled-e1638590844423-401x550.jpg)
Soyini’s Story
After Soyini Taylor Walton broke up with her boyfriend, he stalked her for months. Then came a terrible night: in 2009 when her ex hid in the bushes and ambushed her, shooting her in the![Chamisa’s Story](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BF21ARpics-064-scaled-e1638585620397-450x550.jpg)
Chamisa’s Story
For years, Chamisa Crockett had worked her way up in local restaurant kitchens. Her dream was to become a chef. Unfortunately, her longtime workplace went out of business. Before long,![Annual Report 2020-21](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/bf_ar_spotlight-750x522.png)