“Building Futures’ programs and services are designed to end homelessness and domestic violence. We are proud to provide emergency shelter, domestic violence education, and housing services to families and individuals in Alameda County.” — Building Futures

 

 

On Christmas Eve, 1986, a small shelter in San Leandro provided warm refuge for an unhoused, single grandmother and her grandchild. Since that night, Building Futures has expanded to provide services for those escaping an abusive living situation. Among other things, The Sister Me Home safe house, one of Building Futures’ locations, offers residents warm beds, meals, mental health services, case management support and assistance with permanent housing, addressing domestic violence, a significant cause of women and children becoming unhoused. A 24-hour hotline, 1-866-A-WAY-OUT ((866) 292-9688), is available for immediate help.

 

Acting in partnership with the county of Alameda, as well as the cities of San Leandro, Oakland, and Alameda, Building Futures also helps individuals and families rebuild their lives. They are a “housing first” agency, where the priority is fast access to unconditional and stable housing. Other issues that often accompany homelessness can then be effectively addressed from a secure situation.

 

With the help of volunteers, private and business donors, service organizations and faith groups, the organization also coordinates street outreach services and has entry offices in Oakland, San Leandro and Alameda, helping with emergency shelter needs and rapid re-housing. In addition to housing first, their service model encompasses cultural competence, trauma-informed care and harm reduction.

 

 

ROOF is pleased to support this dynamic and capable organization.