555 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro, CA
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.
Shelter / Interim Housing
- Opened March 31, 2025
- Temporary stable housing that helps individuals transition from homelessness to permanent housing
- 29-room shelter for homeless individuals and couples.
- Referrals: Those seeking shelter and housing assistance may receive referrals by calling 211, through Alameda County Coordinated Entry.
Drop-In Center
- Opened June 2025
- Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
- Laundry, showers, lunch, coffee, and snacks
- Case management
Email give@bfwc.org to schedule an appointment to drop off in-kind donations at 555 Lewelling, San Leandro. Appointments are available Mondays *OR* Fridays, 9:00am–4:00pm. Be sure to include your preferred date and time in your email. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Items greatly needed:
- Gently used adult clothing (men only)
- Gently used adult tennis shoes (men and women)
- Jackets (especially rain gear for men and women)
- Sweaters
- Hand warmers
- Blankets
- New socks
- New underwear
- New bras
- Non perishable food (canned goods)
- Hygiene:
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- Shampoo, full size (including curly/natural hair) and travel size
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- Conditioner, full size (including curly/natural hair) and travel size
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- Body wash, full size or bar soap and travel size
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- Body lotion, full size and travel size
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- Deodorant
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- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
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- First aid supplies
Winter supplies:
- Rain Gear
- Gloves
- Beanies
- Scarves
- Hand warmers
- Sleeping bags / tents






