DEADLINE:
Please plan for Building Futures to receive your gift donation by Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
This holiday season, we are asking generous community members to participate by sending monetary donations. Your gifts will make the holidays warmer for your neighbors in need.
Please Note: Building Futures’ Holiday Gift Drive provides gifts exclusively to individuals and families currently receiving services through our programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to fulfill gift requests from the general public. Thank you for your understanding!
1. Online Shopping “Registry”
With your donation, Building Futures will purchase holiday gift cards, toys, and other holiday presents for women and children. This is preferred as it gives us the ability to get exactly what each family needs.
Give whatever feels significant for you—every amount is appreciated!
2. Organize a gift drive or volunteer your time
Please complete this short interest form to get more information.
3. Donate items from our wish list
We must receive new, unwrapped items by December 8, 2026.
Children 0-12
- Educational toys
- Dolls + action figures
(multiracial preferred) - Underwear + socks
Teens 13-17
- Body spray, full-sized
- Bath + body kits
- Sweatshirts + hoodies + light jackets
- Underwear + socks
- Earbuds
- iPhone chargers
- (Don’t forget the teen boys!)
Women
- Full size bath/body kits
- Underwear
- Gift cards ($25) Walmart or Target*
Or use our Amazon Wish list and it’s easy to click and send to us. Feel free to use the vendor of your choice. Be sure your gift will arrive by 12/8/26.
*A Note About Gift Cards
In lieu of gift cards, please consider a monetary donation so that we may purchase gift cards in bulk for the women and children we serve.
If you choose to give a gift card, please purchase in $25 increments from Walmart or Target and include the receipt with the dollar amount and authorization code, so we are protected against gift card fraud scams. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
For more information, contact:
HOW TO DELIVER ITEMS
1. Send by mail:
Building Futures
attn: Holiday
1840 Fairway Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577
2. Make an appointment to drop off at our main office in San Leandro
Arrange a time to drop off your gifts, plan a gift drive, or create your own online campaign! To get started, email holiday@bfwc.org. Thank you! Thank you!
3. Use an Alameda Drop Box
