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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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Building a Better Future
Articles, Client Stories, Our Impact, Spotlight August 30, 2019

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
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Stephanie and Diamond: A Place to Call Home
Articles, Client Stories, Our Impact April 21, 2018

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
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San Pablo Fire Families Housed
Articles, Client Stories, Our Impact July 19, 2017

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
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“I’m Worth the Time.”
Articles, Client Stories, Our Impact June 21, 2017

“I’m Worth the Time.”

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
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In His Own Words: August Anglemyer
Articles, Client Stories, Our Impact June 21, 2017

In His Own Words: August Anglemyer

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
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