Coronavirus Donation Drive
As our community continues to respond to the rapidly changing Coronavirus situation, we at Building Futures are continuing to provide emergency shelter, domestic violence services and housing to the most
Tiki Dollars Donated to Building Futures
Published in San Leandro TimesFebruary 20, 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
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.
For years, people pinned dollar bills to the ceiling of Alameda bar. Why they finally took them down
By Tessa McLean, SFGATETuesday, November 19, 2019 For years, people pinned dollar bills to the ceiling of Alameda bar. Why they finally took them down The owner said he knew it
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
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
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
