Building Futures

7 days ago

Kids make up 52% of our shelters.

Right now, the Alameda Midway Shelter, the San Leandro Shelter, and our Domestic Violence Safe House are completely full.

That means we have more kids than ever in need of your support for back-to-school clothes and supplies.

We want to ensure the children and youth are well equipped and feeling confident all year long! We need your help to set kids up for success in this new school year!

How can you help? We’ve set up an online “shopping list” to raise money for much-needed items to set up the children for success—you can add multiple “items” when you donate.

They already have their backpacks, so new shoes and new clothing are at the top of the list!

Check out our online campaign and start helping kids:
givedirect.org/buildingfutures/backtoschool/

Questions? Contact Daisy at give@bfwc.org

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Building Futures

7 days ago

Read about Ginny's amazing life of service, as we celebrate her 100th birthday! Ginny was recognized by the City Council last week. She has dedicated her life to serving the community, and founded the Midway Shelter with the goal of ending homelessness for women and children in Alameda! You inspire us.

Article here:
alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/city-council-honors-centenarian-ginny-krutilek-life-service/

(Link to article in comments, including a link to a 30 second video about her!)

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Building Futures

4 weeks ago

Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.

Since 1865, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually on June 19th in various parts of the United States. After gaining their freedom, former enslaved African Americans and their descendants would travel to Galveston, TX annually in honor of Juneteenth. That tradition soon spread to other states, but it wasn't uncommon for white people to bar African Americans from celebrating in public spaces, forcing them to get creative. According to the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Black community leaders in Houston saved $1,000 to purchase land in 1872 that would be devoted specifically to Juneteenth celebrations. That land became Emancipation Park, a name that it still bears. Juneteenth celebrations often involved helping newly freed Black folks learn about their voting rights.

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Building Futures

1 month ago

Join us! Ginny Krutilek founded the Alameda Homeless Network and is still a leading Board Member of the group, this year celebrating her 100th Birthday. We honor her lifelong community service and leadership!

Join us on the fourth! The Alameda 4th of July 5K RACE still has a few spots left! This run benefits the Midway Shelter.

The shelter provides 25 beds for women and children without homes. The Alameda Homeless Network (midwayshelter.org) raises funds to keep the shelter going strong, all year long. Building Futures operates the shelter, providing beds, food, case management, and much more. Community support brings new beginnings to women and children in Alameda! Check out our information table booth at the finish line. Happy July 4th!

To Register:
OutfrontEndurance >
Event Pages >
Parade 5k Run/Walk

outfrontendurance.com/parade-5k-run%2Fwalk-1

Photo credit: Ed Jay Photography

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