San Leandro Shelter
Opened in 1986, the San Leandro Shelter is Building Futures’ first service site. Today, the San Leandro Shelter provides 30 beds to women with and without children. The San Leandro Shelter provides a warm and safe environment and support services designed to help residents address the obstacles they face to ending their homelessness. To access shelter space, connect with a Housing Resource Center. Shelter residents receive:
- A clean, warm bed
- Three daily meals
- Shower and laundry facilities
- Access to computers and telephone
- Mail services
- Access to clothing closet
- Transportation assistance
- Permanent supportive housing assistance
- Direct referrals to Linkages Rapid Rehousing program for families that qualify
- Linkage to community and mainstream services
- Linkage to primary dental, medical, and mental health services
- Financial literacy
- Domestic Violence/Healthy Relationships groups, and personalized advocacy and assistance
- Children’s programing
- Linkage to San Leandro Unified School District’s McKinney Vento Act services
Midway Shelter
First founded in 1989 by the Alameda Homeless Network and the City of Alameda, Midway provides 25 beds and a range of services for homeless women and children. Building Futures was chosen to operate the shelter in 2001. The name “Midway” represents the shift in the lives of women and children served, where the cycle of homelessness and domestic violence falls away and a new future can be built. To access shelter space, connect with a Housing Resource Center. Shelter residents receive:
- A clean, warm bed
- Three daily meals
- Shower and laundry facilities
- Access to computers and telephone
- Mail services
- Access to clothing closet
- Transportation assistance
- Permanent supportive housing assistance
- Direct referrals to Linkages Rapid Rehousing program for families that qualify.
- Linkage to community and mainstream services
- Linkage to primary dental, medical, and mental health services
- Financial literacy
- Domestic Violence/Healthy Relationships groups, and personalized advocacy and assistance
- Children’s programing
- Linkage to Alameda Unified School District’s McKinney Vento Act services
Lewelling Shelter and Drop-In Center
Building Futures is proud to provide services at this new site for homeless adults. The Lewelling Shelter and Drop-In Center is made up of 29 shelter rooms and a drop-in center where individuals can access showers, laundry, meals, and housing navigation and support services. Learn more.
Street Outreach
Building Futures’ San Leandro street outreach team provide access to care which meets the unique needs of people experiencing homelessness. Services are through regularly scheduled outreach services—weekly laundry days, for example—for unsheltered people living in homeless encampments, vehicles, and RVs. Street Health teams build relationships that lead to long-term health through connections to primary care, social services, housing, and other resources. Street Outreach is an integral aspect of Alameda County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Housing Resource Centers
Housing Resource Centers (HRCs) provide comprehensive Coordinated Entry (CE) services for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, including housing problem solving, targeted outreach, education and skill building for housing search and retention, and assistance with referrals to both housing opportunities and relevant community-based services such as medical and behavioral health support and employment development. We meet people where they are, helping individuals and families navigate housing resources, prevent homelessness, and build lasting housing stability.
Anyone who visits can access:
- Housing and rental application assistance
- Connections to community resources
- Referrals to health & support services
Those who qualify will receive:
- Housing problem-solving & prevention
- Housing navigation & Coordinated Entry
- Ongoing housing stability support
- Case management & service planning
- Benefits & resource navigation
- Employment support & referrals
Learn more about Alameda County Housing Resource Centers
Alameda County HRC/Access Points Information
Alameda County Social Services
Alameda County Behavioral Services
Alameda County Substance Use Continuum of Care
Helpline: 1-844-682-7215
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
McKinney Vento Act Services for Students
For More Information About Housing and Homelessness
Call 211 for information and referrals to non-emergency health, human, and social service needs. 211 is private and confidential, whether you call or text.
