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
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
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
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
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
Ten words changed Sophia Campos’ life. The police had been summoned again to the home she shared with her four young children. Her ex-husband was back, controlling and violent. Too
Jazz It Up!
With your help, Jazz It Up! 2019 was our most successful fundraiser yet! Thank you! This article was first published in our 2018-19 Annual Report.
San Leandro Homeless Compact Lauded
On June 6th, The Association of Bay Area Governments and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission honored the San Leandro Homeless Compact with a Bay Area Metro Award for easing the Bay
