Move-In Kits Make New Housing Feel Like Home
This article appeared in our 2024-25 Annual Report.
Holiday Toy and Gift Drive 2024
This article appeared in our 2024-25 Annual Report.
Lewelling Shelter and Drop-In Center
In June, Building Futures proudly opened the Lewelling Shelter and Drop-In Center providing essential services to adults experiencing homelessness. The Shelter has 29 rooms that serve as temporary stable housing
Housing Success: Reginald Blueford
“I don’t need much out of life. I have it all now.” —Reginald Blueford “There were no protections for domestic violence when I was a kid. I’d run to the
Housing success: Meet Janice
“I loved taking care of people,” says Janice, an Oakland native and elder. Until she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, Janice worked as a home healthcare worker. Later, when her
Raven’s Story
Housing Success! Building Futures is housing more families and individuals than ever! Last year, we dramatically expanded our housing program to meet the need. We connected 116 new households with
Our Expanded Domestic Violence Services Team
In 2021-22, Building Futures expanded our Domestic Violence Services! Building Futures now serves more survivors and their children, with an added emphasis on safe and stable housing. Our Domestic Violence
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
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
