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
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
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.
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
We Love Our Volunteer Dinner Donors!
Calling all cooks—can you help? “It gives me great joy because it combines my passion for cooking with my desire to help homeless youth.” —Rena Jackson, monthly dinner donor On
