Building Futures exists to help Alameda County individuals and families rebuild their lives after homelessness and domestic violence. As a “Housing First” agency since 2007, our priority is to quickly connect those we serve with housing.
Bessie Coleman Court
This 52-unit permanent supportive housing community was named after an American aviator and the first African-American woman to earn a pilot’s license. Sited at the former Alameda Naval Base at Alameda Point, Bessie Coleman Court provides permanent apartment units to formerly homeless survivors of domestic violence with deep needs. All residents living at Bessie Coleman Court receive case management and access to a range of services including support groups, community gatherings, clothing and household items, and life skills training. Additional services are available at nearby Alameda Point Collaborative Multi-Service Center. Access to Bessie Coleman Court is through Alameda County’s Home Stretch that matches households to Alameda County’s Permanent Supportive Housing opportunities.
Welcome Home San Leandro
The partnership between Building Futures and Alameda County’s Housing and Community Development department provides rent and support services for 25 San Leandro residents who have experienced homelessness for at least a year—or repeatedly—while struggling with a disabling condition such as a serious mental illness, substance use disorder, or physical disability. The City of San Leandro has been a valuable ally for the program, forging the nation’s first Housing Compact between a rental housing association and a homeless services provider. Building Futures’ Street Outreach program is a key aspect of this program’s success. Access to this program is through a direct referral from Alameda County’s Home Stretch which matches households to Alameda County’s permanent supportive housing opportunities.
Housing Resources Guide Alameda County
Alameda County Social Services
Alameda County Behavioral Services
For More Information about Housing and Homelessness
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