Helping the Most Vulnerable Among Us to Stay Safe
April 2020 Dear Friends, I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well and safe. Small, encouraging signs of our human connection are there when we look. Have you![Coronavirus Donation Drive](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/covid_drive-01-750x510.png)
Coronavirus Donation Drive
As our community continues to respond to the rapidly changing Coronavirus situation, we at Building Futures are continuing to provide emergency shelter, domestic violence services and housing to the most![Tiki Dollars Donated to Building Futures](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BF20FI-005-750x500.jpg)
Tiki Dollars Donated to Building Futures
Published in San Leandro TimesFebruary 20, 2020![Rigatoni’s Restaurant & Building Futures: A Christmas Eve Tradition](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_1709-413x550.jpeg)
Rigatoni’s Restaurant & Building Futures: A Christmas Eve Tradition
For the 36th year running, Bev Gregori-Helliwell and Rigatoni’s Fresh Italian Grill proved there is nothing more steadfast than an old friend. Bev was part of the volunteer group that![Jammie Drive 2019](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019jammiedrive_eventgraphic.png)
Jammie Drive 2019
Merideth Mehlberg and Friends’ seventh annual Jammie Drive was an unparalleled success. Merideth’s mighty team of Alameda families provided 181 Building Futures’ clients (in 60 families) with jammies and slippers.![Turning dollar bills into a very good cause](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BF20FI-005-750x500.jpg)
Turning dollar bills into a very good cause
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2020 Last night, Building Futures was presented with a check for $2,600 from Forbidden Island owner Michael Thanos. But this was not your typical![Holiday Drive Report and Newsletter](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-14-at-3.36.28-PM-427x550.png)
Holiday Drive Report and Newsletter
The holidays can be tough for those who have struggled with homelessness and family violence. Year after year, old friends and new ensure Building Futures’ clients experience the warmth of![For years, people pinned dollar bills to the ceiling of Alameda bar. Why they finally took them down](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FI-June-July-2010-55-of-182.jpg)
For years, people pinned dollar bills to the ceiling of Alameda bar. Why they finally took them down
By Tessa McLean, SFGATETuesday, November 19, 2019 For years, people pinned dollar bills to the ceiling of Alameda bar. Why they finally took them down The owner said he knew it![Building a Better Future](https://bfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/BF19Sophia-037-e1566109570132-731x550.jpg)