Building Futures

05/19/2026

We did it! The challenge has been met!

What an incredible Thursday night at Jazz It Up! The community came together to celebrate Building Futures and we are grateful to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and helped make it an amazing night. Thank you for being part of this incredible community.

More photos and highlights coming soon!

Image caption: CHALLENGE—MET! An anonymous donor offered a $10,000 challenge grant to all donations made on the day of the event. Generous donors stepped up to meet the challenge and so Building Futures received a total of $20,000 to fuel life-changing services!

100% of the net proceeds from this fundraising event supports our homeless, domestic violence and housing services in Alameda County.

05/15/2026

BREAKING NEWS! Because last night’s Jazz It Up! was such a resounding success, an anonymous donor has agreed to extend the challenge grant though the weekend. Remember, your gift will be worth twice as much and provide double the life-changing services. Can you help us reach our goal?

🫶🏽Make a donation at bfwc.org/donate

Thanks to generous donors who gave online and at our event yesterday, we’re able to take their generosity to the next level with this match.

We had fabulous time with a full house. We can't wait to share more with you about the great evening we shared with the Building Futures community, stay tuned!

05/12/2026

Sponsor Highlight! We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our event sponsors, including the individuals, corporations, and community organizations supporting Building Futures and helping make our work possible.

Our Jazz It Up! annual benefit is officially sold out, with more than 225 community leaders and guests joining us on May 14. Still want to support the work?

Raffle tickets are still available for just $25 and include exciting prizes like a week in Hawaii and a Steph Curry signed Warriors jersey. Tickets are on sale through 2 PM tomorrow, 5/13.

https://bfwc.org/jazz/

100% of net proceeds support homelessness, domestic violence, and housing services in Alameda County.

This work would not be possible without champions like you, our sponsors.

05/11/2026

Last chance to buy raffle tickets — and the prizes are worth it. Not only will you support Building Future's vital work in Alameda county, but you have a chance to win this year's grand prize! A seven-day vacation in Kona, Hawaii for up to six guests. Whale watching, snorkeling, beach days — all of it. We also have an opportunity for a winner to take home a Warriors jersey signed by Steph Curry.

One ticket is $25. A five-ticket bundle is $100. Get yours online before time runs out.

Winner announced at the Jazz It Up event on 5/14/26. Need not be present to win.

100% of the net proceeds from this fundraising event supports Building Futures’ homeless, domestic violence and housing services in Alameda County.

05/10/2026

Honoring all the mothers today… messages from our leaders at Building Futures…

https://youtu.be/wSND8J5jZTE
22 sec reel

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05/10/2026

Honoring all the mothers today… voices of Building Futures…

https://youtu.be/wSND8J5jZTE

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Short snippet featuring the lives of three mothers after receiving assistance from Building Futures.

05/05/2026

Just a handful of tickets left!

Join us May 14th at 5pm at BLOC15 for live jazz, a delicious dinner ($75) and/or....

An incredible raffle at $25 (think: a week in Hawaii + a Steph Curry-signed Warriors jersey) and need not be present to win.

100% of net proceeds supports homeless, domestic violence, and housing services in Alameda County.

www.bfwc.org/jazz

05/05/2026

📣Sponsor Shoutout 📣

Thank you for being an Impresario sponsor for this year’s Jazz It Up! Gala – your support helped Building Futures raise crucial funds to make a tangible difference in ending homelessness and domestic violence.

All funds directly support Building Futures’ programs and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and family violence! 🏡💕 We are so grateful to you for making an impact in our shared community! bfwc.org/jazz/

05/04/2026

Imagine waking up in a lovely beach cottage just steps from the beach..in Hawaii!

Three bedrooms, ocean steps away, bikes and snorkel gear ready to go. in Puako on the Kohala Coast. Spend the week spotting sea turtles, exploring lava rock tide pools, hiking to waterfalls, or just sipping something cold at Huggo's on the Rocks with your toes in the sand. (Yes, a $100 gift card to Huggo's is included.)

This is the Grand Prize in our upcoming Jazz it Up! raffle — a weeklong Hawaii stay for up to 6 guests, valid through May 2027, no blackout dates. Need not be present to win.
$25/ticket or 5 for $100. 🎟️

Get yours today:
https://bfwc.org/jazzraffle/

05/01/2026

"Every family deserves a safe home and the dignity that comes with it." - Sarah

Sponsor Highlight! Huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible sponsor, Sarah Varela-- Sarah believes what we believe — that every family deserves a safe home and the dignity that comes with it. Her generosity is turning that belief into real change for real families in our community.

We are so grateful. This work wouldn't be possible without champions like her. Jazz it up! is only a few days away on May 14th at 5pm and we hope you join us too!

https://bfwc.org/jazz/