Photo Day at Bessie Coleman Court
What’s the hallmark of a true blue friend? Showing up to make a difference, time after time. In August, acclaimed artist and photographer Marilyn Hulbert photographed residents of Bessie Coleman
A Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
Gaurika Duvur loves to read. That’s why the sixteen-year-old collected donations to build a library for children living at Sister Me Home. Improvements included a new bookshelf, increased reading selections
Community Rallies for Students’ Success
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of community donors, some very special students in our community stepped into the school year in confidence and pride. Our friends at My New Red
Goal = Achieved
Natassia’s spotless apartment and ready smile belie the Oakland native’s troubled history. She describes herself as having been a spoiled kid, “the one who always had candy for the whole
Ending Homelessness in San Leandro
Last year, the City of San Leandro launched a Homelessness and Housing Task Force to create a plan for San Leandrans living on the street. One result was the San
Welcome Home, Rachel!
The first thing you notice about Rachel Jones is her sunny disposition. “I don’t have Alzheimer’s. I say I have ‘sometimers,’” laughs the attractive senior citizen. “It’s all the medication
Warming Shelter Provides Refuge for San Leandro Residents
Between December 2014 and April 2015, Building Futures and April Showers piloted an overnight Warming Shelter for unsheltered homeless San Leandro residents. The shelter was open on rainy nights or
Volunteer Cooks Serve Dinner and Community Care
Our San Leandro and Midway Shelter volunteer dinner cooks provide much more than a weekly or monthly meal to the women and children we serve. They provide nourishment for both
Speakout at Alameda City Hall Draws Crowd, Raises Awareness
In October, a well-attended “Speakout” and Resource Fair on the steps of Alameda City Hall marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month and helped raise awareness. The event featured speakers Alameda County
