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Building Futures’ programs and services designed to end homelessness and domestic violence. Visit www.bfwc.org to learn more or learn how you can help!

We are proud to provide Emergency Shelter, Domestic Violence Education, and Housing Services to families and individuals in Alameda County. Building Futures believes everyone deserves a safe place to call home. That's why everyone of our programs and services -- four homeless shelters; a domestic violence safe house; a spectrum of domestic violence outreach and intervention services; supportive housing and a rapid rehousing program -- prioritize linking our clients and shelter residents with housing.

04/11/2026

Join us for Jazz It Up! our annual friend-raiser Thursday, May 14th at 5:00pm at the stunning Bloc15 in Jack London Square. Bloc15 is a beautiful, open space designed for connection, celebration, and fun.

Every year this is an event where great music, great food, and great people come together for an even greater cause.

For just $75, you'll enjoy a seated dinner, open bar, and a live jazz lineup featuring master keyboardist Steve Carter, vocalist Misa Malone, guitarist Dennis Smith, percussionist Alcide Marshall, and special guests — with incredible cuisine by Pinx Catering, a local, family-owned team bringing fresh, flavor-forward dishes to your plate.

This night is a chance to connect with community, hear powerful stories from Building Futures' frontline staff, and be part of something that's changing lives every day. Grab your tickets before they sell out!

04/01/2026

Through our annual Jazz it Up! event, we partner with over 50 local businesses and individuals, plus hundreds of local leaders from Alameda County. We are grateful to continue serving our neighbors 37 years after our inception. We also want to celebrate our current sponsors, who invest in Jazz it Up! every year to build futures and programs that change lives! Get your tickets soon, our event is sure to sell out!

https://bfwc.org/jazz/

03/27/2026

Building Future's work is made possible by an incredible network of community members—businesses, faith partners, service clubs, volunteers, and individual donors—who give in so many meaningful ways. Whether organizing drives, donating funds or wrapping gifts at our event, each contribution helps turn compassion into action.

We are profoundly grateful for this community of champions whose generosity and teamwork that makes every season brighter for the families we serve.

Check out our holiday report, and help us celebrate this community, out now! https://bfwc.org/holidayreport2025/

03/23/2026

May 14th is a special night that brings together friends and leaders who care deeply about our community.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Jazz It Up!, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and friends of Building Futures for a lively night of connection, celebration, and inspiration. Your $75 ticket includes a sumptuous seated dinner, an open bar, and amazing live jazz. The evening features our annual raffle benefit with fantastic prizes — like a signed Warriors jersey and a week in a Hawaii beach house. Event tickets will sell out!

Will you sponsor? Enjoy a great evening out and boost your business's visibility with 250 community leaders and elected officials, while fueling Building Futures' street outreach, shelter, domestic violence, and housing programs! Sponsor benefits include limited tickets. Act now to secure your benefits and tickets!

The funds raised directly support our homelessness, domestic violence, and housing programs, helping individuals and families move into new homes with dignity and stability. This event also marks and celebrates all that we have built together since Building Futures' founding in 1988. With proposed federal funding cuts threatening critical services, gathering people who believe in this work is more important than ever. It says: We don't waver — we are here to fill the need, in good times and bad.

03/22/2026

Did you know that at our Sister Me Home, Building Futures provides confidential shelter and support services? We offer our neighbors an environment of safety, empowerment, and healing. The shelter provides 20 beds with 24-hour staffing and culturally responsive support services. Sister Me Home is open to all fleeing domestic violence.

We want to share the direct impact with you from one of our participants:

"From the very beginning, the compassionate and dedicated staff made a profound difference in my life. Your unwavering support helped me not only secure a safe and stable living environment but also provided me with the resources I needed to rebuild and thrive."

#2026

03/12/2026

Get ready to Jazz It Up! Thursday, May 14 at 5pm.

Come ready to connect and be inspired. Enjoy incredible food, wine and music. Leave energized by what we can accomplish together.

Join Building Futures for an unforgettable evening of live jazz, a sumptuous seated dinner, open bar, and stories that will move you. Hear directly from frontline staff about the lives being changed every day — then celebrate those wins with our community.

✨ What's included: 🍽️ Seated dinner + open bar + Live jazz

🎟️ Tickets: $75 | Limited availability Don't wait — grab yours before they're gone!

Don't forget to ALSO get your raffles tickets featuring a chance at incredible prizes — including a signed Warriors jersey & a week in a Hawaii beach house!

03/08/2026

On this International Women's Day, March 8th, we come together to celebrate the courage and resilience of all the women and girls within our community.

We pay tribute to the women we serve, the dedicated women on our staff, and the invaluable contributions of our women donors. Together, with wisdom, strength, and love, we strive to foster an environment where individuals can break free from the cycles of domestic violence and homelessness.

Join us in honoring women and mothers by supporting our mission. You can make a meaningful impact by making a secure online donation at www.bfwc.org/donate or by sponsoring our upcoming May 14th event at www.bfwc.org/jazz

International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement, and among others, gives focus to the issue of violence against women. Feliz Día Internacional de la Mujer!

03/03/2026

This Monday, March 2nd, Building Future's Executive Director Liz Varela was presented, alongside other community leaders, with the Women's History Month Proclamation by the City of San Leandro. This honor is in recognition of our long-time dedication to advocating for women in our city. We are grateful to be celebrated as a community pillar for so many families by the City of San Leandro, whose many leaders over the past 37 years have served as steadfast partners in this work to build better futures for all. Happy Women's History Month!

02/27/2026

Jazz It Up! is a special night that brings together friends and longtime supporters who care deeply about our community—250 business leaders, civic partners, and supporters committed to strengthening Alameda County and building resilient futures for all. During this time its also a reminder to celebrate all that we have built together. With proposed federal funding cuts threatening critical services, the support of people who know and believe in this work is critical. We don't waiver, we are here to fill the need, in the good times and the bad.

The funds raised support our homelessness, domestic violence, and housing programs, and help families move into new homes with dignity and stability.

https://bfwc.org/jazz/

02/26/2026

We’re heading into rainy season! If you’re looking for a way to shake off the winter blues, here's how: we need some items in our shelters to keep our neighbors warm. This is just one feel good way to make some local good and help us prepare for the next rainfall.

If you have any of the below you can drop them off at the Lewelling Shelter and Drop-In Center San Leandro, and bring some warmth to our community! Please make an appointment before you drop off any item donations.

Immediate need:
-Any gently used men’s clothing
-Rain coats for all
-Shoes

Needed for outreach:
-Sleeping bags
-Blankets
-Tents

https://bfwc.org/services/lewelling

02/25/2026

Celebrating Black History Month, today 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 celebrating in our Oakland Office: The Family Housing Resource Center of Family Front Door.

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

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1840 Fairway Drive
San Leandro, CA
94577

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+15103570205

Website

http://www.BFWC.org/

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Building Futures believes everyone deserves a safe place to call home. That's why every our programs and services -- two homeless shelters; a domestic violence safe house; a spectrum of domestic violence outreach and intervention services; supportive housing and a rapid rehousing program -- prioritize linking our clients and shelter residents with housing. Visit www.bfwc.org to learn more or learn how you can help!