Success Story from Latrese Fowler When you meet Latrese Fowler, words that leap to mind are Poised. Engaging. Warm. She says that was not the case when she arrived at
For over a year, Community Impact LAB members (pictured) have gathered every month to cook a delicious, healthy meal for the women and children living at our San Leandro Shelter.
August has been a Building Futures client for over a year. Recently he visited us after an absence of several weeks. He was in markedly improved health. He came because
Have you thought of making a recurring donation to Building Futures? Members of our Circle of Strength provide Building Futures with a reliable funding stream to support our life-changing services.
When Linda came to live at Bessie Coleman Court, she had been homeless for over a year, having relapsed into drug use to cope with domestic violence and the loss
Back in 1988, then-Alameda Mayor Chuck Corica invited community leaders to help establish a homeless shelter in Alameda. The members of the small group established themselves as a nonprofit—the Alameda
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
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
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
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