Kaiser Permanente Gives the Gift of Service
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” —Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On January 15th, Kaiser Permanente led a mighty contingent of volunteers—including U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, San
Stephanie and Diamond: A Place to Call Home
“Building Futures does what the name implies: it provides the foundation for a better life.” Stephanie Pendarvis speaks with a leader’s assurance. When her husband passed away, it was a
Providing Nourishment, Inspiring Hope
The Dalai Lama said, “The act of bringing food is one of the basic roots of all relationships.” Generous community members at Bethel Community Presbyterian Church exemplify the idea, providing
Midway Art Nights
All year, volunteer Mridula Singh has shared her passion for art by presenting Art Nights at Midway Shelter. For each session, Mridula designs a new project, creates example pieces, and
Back to School—in Style
We were humbled by the outpouring of school supplies and backpacks that flowed into collection bins and our San Leandro office. With the help of countless community members who care,
San Pablo Fire Families Housed
Last March the City of Oakland called upon Building Futures and other service providers to house the victims of the four-alarm fire at 2551 San Pablo Avenue. The fire claimed
The Family Front Door
Families sleeping in their cars and on the streets have a new pathway back into housing. Two years ago, Building Futures helped usher in an innovative, redesigned, coordinated system that
Everyone Counts!
Every year, Alameda County conducts a point-in-time count of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. “EveryOne Counts” records the number of people staying in shelters and transitional housing on a given
The San Leandro Warming Shelter
For the third year running, Building Futures and April Showers/Interfaith Homelessness Network partnered with the City of San Leandro on an overnight winter warming shelter. On nights when the weather
