Building Futures

3 days ago

Your Legacy, Their Future

August is Make-A-Will Month! Many think they “aren’t rich enough” to need a will. In fact, if you don’t make a will, it could result in a lot of extra work and lost money for those you care about. Creating a will prevents family conflict, eliminates confusion, and ensures your assets go where you wish.

You can also use your will to help ensure that help is there for families and individuals building better futures after homelessness and domestic violence. If you choose to include Building Futures in your will, your legacy of caring will endure far beyond your lifetime.

Talk with your attorney or financial planner. For more info, visit bfwc.org/give-support/planned-giving/ ... See MoreSee Less

Building Futures

6 days ago

Help us raise the last $1,100! Kids make up 52% of our shelters. And right now, the Alameda Midway Shelter, the San Leandro Shelter, and our Domestic Violence Safe House are completely full.

That means we have more kids than ever in need of your support for back-to-school clothes and supplies.

We want to ensure the children and youth are well equipped and feeling confident all year long! We need your help to set kids up for success in this new school year!

How can you help? We’ve set up an online “shopping list” to raise money for much-needed items to set up the children for success—you can add multiple “items” when you donate.

They already have their backpacks, so new shoes and new clothing are at the top of the list! Gift cards are great and give mothers the ability to respond to the child’s most immediate needs.

givedirect.org/buildingfutures/backtoschool

Questions? Contact Ana at give@bfwc.org.

#BuildingFutures #EndHomlessness #EndDomesticViolence #BackToSchool #FirsDayOfSchool2026 #CountingOnCommunity #Education #NewSchoolYear #BayAreaSchools ... See MoreSee Less

Building Futures

2 weeks ago

Kids make up 52% of our shelters. And right now, the Alameda Midway Shelter, the San Leandro Shelter, and our Domestic Violence Safe House are completely full.

That means we have more kids than ever in need of your support for back to school clothes and supplies.

We want to ensure the children and youth are well equipped and feeling confident all year long! We need your help to set kids up for success in this new school year!

How can you help?

We’ve set up an online “shopping list” to raise money for much-needed items to set up the children for success—you can add multiple “items” when you donate.

They already have their backpacks, so new shoes and new clothing are at the top of the list! Gift cards are great and give mothers the ability to respond to the child’s most immediate needs.

givedirect.org/buildingfutures/backtoschool

Questions? Contact Ana at give@bfwc.org.

#BuildingFutures #EndHomlessness #EndDomesticViolence #BackToSchool #FirsDayOfSchool2026 #CountingOnCommunity #Education #NewSchoolYear #BayAreaSchools ... See MoreSee Less

Building Futures

1 month ago

Coupons in 2026? Yes, please! Meet Nicole, who clipped coupons, scored an amazing deal on shampoo, and turned those savings into kindness. She donated 30 bottles of shampoo, 60 toothbrushes from her dentist, and even more hygiene goodies from a local business. Thank you, Nicole, for thinking of the women, kids and individuals we serve! Right here in San Leandro, our neighbors really do rock!

To learn more:
www.bfwc.org/inkind ... See MoreSee Less

Building Futures

1 month ago

Kids make up 52% of our shelters. And right now, the Alameda Midway Shelter, the San Leandro Shelter, and our Domestic Violence Safe House are completely full.
That means we have more kids than ever in need of your support for back to school clothes and supplies.

We want to ensure the children and youth are well equipped and feeling confident all year long! We need your help to set kids up for success in this new school year!

How can you help?

We’ve set up an online “shopping list” to raise money for much-needed items to set up the children for success—you can add multiple “items” when you donate.
They already have their backpacks, so new shoes and new clothing are at the top of the list! Gift cards are great and give mothers the ability to respond to the child’s most immediate needs.

givedirect.org/buildingfutures/backtoschool

Questions? Contact Ana at give@bfwc.org.

#BuildingFutures #EndHomlessness #EndDomesticViolence #BackToSchool #FirsDayOfSchool2026 #CountingOnCommunity #Education #NewSchoolYear #BayAreaSchools ... See MoreSee Less

Building Futures

1 month ago

On your marks, get set, REGISTER! Run, walk or roll with us at the Alameda 4th of July RACE 5k – and your registration fees support Midway! Register today at the event website:
runsignup.com/Race/CA/Alameda/AlamedaMayorsJuly4thParadeRACE

The Midway shelter provides 25 beds for women and children without homes. The Alameda Homeless Network (midwayshelter.org) raises funds to keep the shelter going strong, all year long. Building Futures operates the shelter, providing beds, food, case management, and much more.

All ages and abilities are welcome! Check out our information table booth at the finish line. Newsflash - shuttle "back to the start" now too!

For more information, please visit the event website, linked in comments too!

#BringTheWholeFamily #Holla #Clap #MidwayShelter #LoveOurIsland #Alameda #RunForACause #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #OutfrontEndurance #GinnysBirthday #4thOfJuly #BuildingFutures #ItsAboutLove #SpreadTheWord ... See MoreSee Less