Building Futures with Families
BUILDING FUTURES

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BUILDING FUTURES

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Building Futures with Communities
BUILDING FUTURES

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Truth and Beauty Statue in Downtown San Leandro
Photo published with permission of Stephen Cassidy

Building Futures with Survivors
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Our Mission

To build communities with underserved individuals and families, where they are safely and supportively housed, free from homelessness and domestic violence.

HOMELESSNESS

HOMELESSNESS

No one should have to sleep in a car, park, or beside a freeway overpass. Since our founding, Building Futures has provided shelters for community members experiencing homelessness. As a housing first agency, our aim is to connect shelter residents to housing.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

In a devastating ripple effect, Domestic Violence affects individuals, families, and communities. Building Futures provides an array of services to help survivors heal, and to equip neighbors, workplaces, churches, and other allies to help.
HOUSING

HOUSING

A stable life begins with housing. Once housed, an individual or family can move forward, with the help of needed supports and services. Building Futures’ Housing Services include permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing programs, housing navigation, and landlord advocacy.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We count upon monetary support to keep our life-changing services strong. Your donation improves lives, families, and communities!
Want to help by donating move-in kits, holiday gifts, fundamental items like socks or sweats, or household supplies? Check out our wish lists.
“People Power” helps keep Building Futures’ programs and services vibrant and whole. Learn about our volunteer opportunities.

Facebook Posts

Celebrating Black History Month, staff of Building Futures gathered to take time and appreciate those who came before us and paved the way. We celebrated and reflected on the strength and the beauty of our communities.

Over lunch, we enjoyed connecting, laughing and delicious homemade food. A highlight was our annual tradition of trivia game on black history!

Grateful for our staff. Honored to do this work alongside one another. Everyday.
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Celebrating Black History Month, staff of Building Futures gathered to take time and appreciate those who came before us and paved the way. We celebrated and reflected on the strength and the beauty of our communities.

Over lunch, we enjoyed connecting, laughing and delicious homemade food. A highlight was our annual tradition of trivia game on black history! 

Grateful for our staff. Honored to do this work alongside one another. Everyday.

Have you gotten your tickets yet?
Join us May 15th! 🎉

Now more than ever we need to convene in community and get involved in meaningful ways. Join 250 community leaders and elected officials to support our mission at 🎷 Jazz it Up! 🎶 on May 15 at Yoshi's Oakland for live jazz, an exciting raffle and a sumptuous dinner 🍽️. Event tickets are $75 and raffle tickets are $25.
🎟️➡️ www.bfwc.org/jazz

100% of the net proceeds from this fundraising event supports our homeless, domestic violence and housing services in #AlamedaCounty. #BuildingFutures believes that everyone deserves a safe place to call home 🏡.

Questions? Email Ana at [email protected]

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #JazzItUpGala #SanLeandro #Alameda #Oakland #YoshisOakland #CountingOnCommunity #CommunityStrong #LiveJazz #Fundraiser #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #OneKeyAtATime
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Have you gotten your tickets yet?
Join us May 15th! 🎉

Now more than ever we need to convene in community and get involved in meaningful ways. Join 250 community leaders and elected officials to support our mission at 🎷 Jazz it Up! 🎶 on May 15 at Yoshis Oakland for live jazz, an exciting raffle and a sumptuous dinner 🍽️. Event tickets are $75 and raffle tickets are $25.
🎟️➡️ www.bfwc.org/jazz

100% of the net proceeds from this fundraising event supports our homeless, domestic violence and housing services in #AlamedaCounty. #BuildingFutures believes that everyone deserves a safe place to call home 🏡.

Questions? Email Ana at rsvp@bfwc.org

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #JazzItUpGala #SanLeandro #Alameda #Oakland #YoshisOakland #CountingOnCommunity #CommunityStrong #LiveJazz #Fundraiser #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #OneKeyAtATime

✨ Ending homelessness one key at a time! 🏡

🏠 We assisted more than 1,600 households with support services and/or rent assistance to get and keep people housed, just last year! More now than ever, this work has to be done—and we need the support of our community to make it happen. 💜

🤝 We believe no one should have to spend the night in a car, park, or by a freeway overpass. We're here for those experiencing #homelessness, believing wholeheartedly in #HousingFirst to #EndHomelessness. 🌟

Learn more about how we make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors every day: bfwc.org/ar24/

#BuildingFuturesIsDoingTheWork #OneKeyAtATime #CommunityImpact #SanLeandro #Alameda #Oakland #HomelessServices #EndHomelessness #CommunityCare #CountingOnCommunity
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✨ Ending homelessness one key at a time! 🏡
 
🏠 We assisted more than 1,600 households with support services and/or rent assistance to get and keep people housed, just last year! More now than ever, this work has to be done—and we need the support of our community to make it happen. 💜
 
🤝 We believe no one should have to spend the night in a car, park, or by a freeway overpass. Were here for those experiencing #homelessness, believing wholeheartedly in #HousingFirst to #EndHomelessness. 🌟
 
Learn more about how we make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors every day: https://bfwc.org/ar24/
 
#BuildingFuturesIsDoingTheWork #OneKeyAtATime #CommunityImpact #SanLeandro #Alameda #Oakland #HomelessServices #EndHomelessness #CommunityCare #CountingOnCommunity
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We need your help now, more than ever! THIS is the time to support individuals and families and to support life changing services, right here in our communities. Join us — May 15, 2025! Watch this page: www.bfwc.org/jazz Jazz it Up 2025 — our biggest benefit ever! 250 attendees • $75 tickets • Raffle - Gala guests will enjoy a sumptuous dinner at Yoshi's and live jazz with Steve Carter, Dennis Smith, Billy “Shoes” Johnson, Tranisha Gold & Fred Ross.

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Nancy & Michael Pretto! 🌟

🎷 🎶 A huge thank you to Nancy and Michael Pretto for sponsoring our 2025 Jazz It Up! gala! Nancy and Michael are longtime champions of Building Futures and our work to #EndHomelessness and #EndDomesticViolence right here in our shared community of #SanLeandro. 🏡

✨ Their dedication has helped raise critical funding, ensuring that more individuals and families have access to safe housing, support, and a fresh start—one key at a time. We’re beyond grateful to have incredible neighbors like you who step up year after year to make a lasting impact. 💛

📣 Want to make a difference too? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor/

Drop a '💜' in the comments to show your appreciation!

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #SponsorSpotlight #Gala #Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #CelebratingSuccesses #Yoshis #YoshisOakland #Sushi #Jazz #OneKeyAtATime
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🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: Nancy & Michael Pretto! 🌟

🎷 🎶 A huge thank you to Nancy and Michael Pretto for sponsoring our 2025 Jazz It Up! gala! Nancy and Michael are longtime champions of Building Futures and our work to #EndHomelessness and #EndDomesticViolence right here in our shared community of #SanLeandro. 🏡

✨ Their dedication has helped raise critical funding, ensuring that more individuals and families have access to safe housing, support, and a fresh start—one key at a time. We’re beyond grateful to have incredible neighbors like you who step up year after year to make a lasting impact. 💛

📣 Want to make a difference too? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor/

Drop a 💜 in the comments to show your appreciation!

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #SponsorSpotlight #Gala #Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #CelebratingSuccesses #Yoshis #YoshisOakland #Sushi #Jazz #OneKeyAtATime

On Valentine's Day, we are thinking about each one of our community members. Each and every one.

Building Futures is here.
Day to day.
Person to person.
Together.
Because everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

Building Futures' Domestic Violence Crisis Line is standing by, 24 hours a day:
1-866-A-WAY-OUT or 1-866-292-9688
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On Valentines Day, we are thinking about each one of our community members. Each and every one. 

Building Futures is here. 
Day to day. 
Person to person. 
Together.
Because everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

Building Futures Domestic Violence Crisis Line is standing by, 24 hours a day: 
1-866-A-WAY-OUT or 1-866-292-9688

✨ A BIG thank you to our Jazz It Up! 2025 #ImpresarioSponsor, Sprinkler Fitters, U.A. Local 483! 🎷

🎶 Their union helps keep homes and businesses safe — now, they’re stepping up for #BuildingFutures, helping to raise critical funding to make a meaningful impact to #EndHomelessness. 🏠💛

💙 Their commitment to giving is helping ensure more families and individuals have access to housing, one key at a time. 🎵

📣 You can make an impact too! Check out how to become a sponsor today: bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor/

Drop a '💜' in the comments to show your appreciation!

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #SponsorSpotlight #Gala #Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #CelebratingSuccesses #Yoshis #YoshisOakland #Sushi #Jazz #OneKeyAtATime #EndDomesticViolence
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✨ A BIG thank you to our Jazz It Up! 2025 #ImpresarioSponsor, Sprinkler Fitters, U.A. Local 483! 🎷

🎶 Their union helps keep homes and businesses safe — now, they’re stepping up for #BuildingFutures, helping to raise critical funding to make a meaningful impact to #EndHomelessness. 🏠💛

💙 Their commitment to giving is helping ensure more families and individuals have access to housing, one key at a time. 🎵

📣 You can make an impact too! Check out how to become a sponsor today: bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor/

Drop a 💜 in the comments to show your appreciation!

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #SponsorSpotlight #Gala #Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #CelebratingSuccesses #Yoshis #YoshisOakland #Sushi #Jazz #OneKeyAtATime #EndDomesticViolence
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✨ Huge gratitude to our #ImpresarioSponsor, AvalonBay Communities! 🎷

🎶As a housing provider dedicated to creating communities people proudly call home, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is helping #BuildingFutures raise crucial funds to make a tangible difference to #EndHomelessness. 🏠💙

🎵Because of your generosity, we’re turning compassion into action and creating real change for families and individuals in need. 💛

📣 Want to join in making a difference? Become a sponsor today and help us build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. Learn more: bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor/

Drop a '💜' in the comments to show your appreciation!

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #SponsorSpotlight #AvalonBayCommunities #Gala #Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #CelebratingSuccesses #Yoshis #YoshisOakland #Sushi #Jazz
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✨ Huge gratitude to our #ImpresarioSponsor, AvalonBay Communities! 🎷

🎶As a housing provider dedicated to creating communities people proudly call home, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is helping #BuildingFutures raise crucial funds to make a tangible difference to #EndHomelessness. 🏠💙

🎵Because of your generosity, we’re turning compassion into action and creating real change for families and individuals in need. 💛

📣 Want to join in making a difference? Become a sponsor today and help us build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. Learn more: bfwc.org/jazz-sponsor/

Drop a 💜 in the comments to show your appreciation! 

#JazzItUp #JazzItUp2025 #SponsorSpotlight #AvalonBayCommunities #Gala #Alameda #Oakland #SanLeandro #AlamedaCounty #ItsAboutLove #CountingOnCommunity #CelebratingSuccesses #Yoshis #YoshisOakland #Sushi #Jazz
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Featured Videos

These videos share some of the stories of community members who transitioned from challenging times of homelessness to being safely and permanently housed through Building Futures’ assistance.

Last Year’s Highlights

5,382
calls for shelter, housing, and domestic violence services.
22,663
nights of shelter provided to 281 people.
1,632
households assisted with support services and/or rent
assistance.
67,989
meals served at our emergency shelters.
50%
of shelter residents were children
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