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Housing success: Meet Janice
Articles, Client Stories, In the News, Our Impact September 19, 2024

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
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Raven’s Story
Articles, Client Stories, In the News, Our Impact September 29, 2023

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
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Our Expanded Domestic Violence Services Team
Articles, In the News September 30, 2022

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
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Melsha’s Story
Articles, Client Stories, In the News, Our Impact September 27, 2022

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
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Soyini’s Story
Articles, Client Stories, In the News, Our Impact December 3, 2021

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
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Chamisa’s Story
Articles, Client Stories, In the News, Our Impact December 3, 2021

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,
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Pieces of the Big Picture
Articles, Client Stories, In the News, Our Impact October 19, 2020

Pieces of the Big Picture

We couldn’t have done it without you this year! Many pieces make up the “big picture” that is Building Futures’ response to homelessness and intimate partner violence.  Above are some highlights
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Operation Safer Ground: A Place for Healing
Articles, Client Stories, In the News, Our Impact October 19, 2020

Operation Safer Ground: A Place for Healing

Alameda’s Marina Village Inn is a temporary housing site of Operation Safer Ground! In April, Building Futures began operating the program, part of Alameda County’s Project Roomkey. Project Roomkey serves
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Rigatoni’s Restaurant & Building Futures: A Christmas Eve Tradition
Articles, Supporters February 19, 2020

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
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Jammie Drive 2019
Articles, Supporters February 19, 2020

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.
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