In the News: Decrease in homelessness
Jazz It Up 2026
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HOMELESSNESS
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Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.
Since 1865, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually on June 19th in various parts of the United States. After gaining their freedom, former enslaved African Americans and their descendants would travel to Galveston, TX annually in honor of Juneteenth. That tradition soon spread to other states, but it wasn't uncommon for white people to bar African Americans from celebrating in public spaces, forcing them to get creative. According to the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Black community leaders in Houston saved $1,000 to purchase land in 1872 that would be devoted specifically to Juneteenth celebrations. That land became Emancipation Park, a name that it still bears. Juneteenth celebrations often involved helping newly freed Black folks learn about their voting rights.
#juneteenth #freedomisntfree #buildingfutures #community #ancestors #endhomelessness #enddomesticviolence
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Community Spotlight! A heartfelt thank you to First Presbyterian Church of San Leandro for donating two "Move In Kits" to support families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Building Futures’ services help our clients overcome obstacles to housing.
Sometimes the people we serve arrive at our facilities with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. As they move into their new home after being homeless, the Move In Kits are so important—they help transform an empty apartment into a place that feels like home.
Building Futures is proud to be housing more families than ever before, with a goal of connecting hundreds of households to housing in the year ahead. Donations of essential household items such as blankets, sheets, towels, dishes, cookware, and cleaning supplies help families get off to a positive start as they rebuild their lives.
Special thanks to Gigi MacLeod of First Presbyterian for delivering the kits and for being a dedicated member of our Circle of Strength monthly giving program. Monthly donors like Gigi provide a steady stream of support that helps keep Building Futures' programs and services strong year-round.
Thank you to the entire congregation at the First Presbyterian Church of San Leandro for helping make new beginnings possible.
To help and get involved, visit: www.bfwc.org/inkind
#BuildingFutures #MoveInKits #CircleOfStrength #CommunitySupport #HousingFirst #EndHomelessness #DomesticViolenceAwareness
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We gathered over food to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian communities at Building Futures!
As a team, we participated in a Qigong practice learning how to cultivate and optimize our energy through slow, flowing movements, rhythmic breathing, and focused meditation to support physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Thank you, Janet Co, for teaching this meaningful practice with us. Then we enjoyed a variety of dishes representing the diverse cultures and backgrounds that make up our staff and community. Yum!
Together, we celebrated connection, learning, and the richness of our shared experiences.
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Run, walk or roll with us at the Alameda 4th of July RACE 5k – and your registration fees support Midway!
Newsflash - shuttle "back to the start" now too! Join us on the fourth!
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.
On your marks, get set, REGISTER! All ages and abilities are welcome! Check out our information table booth at the finish line.
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
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“There were 181,934 homeless Californians counted last year—a 2.8% decrease from 2024, according to the new federal report. Overall, the country saw a 3.3% drop in homelessness, marking the first decrease since 2016. Nationwide, an estimated 745,652 people are homeless.” —CalMatters
Building Futures is proud to be an important part of this positive trend showing a decrease in homelessness in the news. Every day we are on the job, helping individuals and families build safe and stable futures. Last year we housed 541 individuals and provided 26,136 nights of shelter in Alameda County (FY 24–25).
See this article and others linked here:
bfwc.org/in-the-news-decrease-in-homelessness/
For 38 years Building Futures has shown up—day to day, person to person, in community, together. We advocate for and work with our neighbors in need by providing tailored services and ultimately housing—because everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Building Futures is ending homelessness one key at a time. We thank our community supporters for supporting this life-changing work.
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Join us on the fourth! Run, walk or roll with us at the Alameda 4th of July RACE 5k – and your registration fees support Midway!
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.
On your marks, get set, REGISTER! All ages and abilities are welcome! Check out our information table booth at the finish line.
For more information, please visit the event website.
runsignup.com/Race/CA/Alameda/AlamedaMayorsJuly4thParadeRACE?rsus=100-200-688ef479-89d8-4b02-8a72...
#BringTheWholeFamily #holla #clap #MidwayShelter #loveourisland #alameda #RunForACause #endhomelessness #enddomesticviolence #outfrontendurance #ginnysbirthday #4thofJuly #BuildingFutures #itsaboutlove #SpreadTheWord
Photo credit: Ed Jay Photography
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PHOTOS & RECAP! We did it! Jazz It Up! was an incredible evening of live music, community, connection, and support for Building Futures — and together, we raised over $140,000!
A special thank you to our generous event sponsors, whose support helped make this unforgettable evening possible. Gratitude to each person who attended, donated, and volunteered. Our generous community donated to meet the $10,000 Challenge Grant, unlocking a total of $20,000 for life-changing services in Alameda County.
Check out the 2026 photo gallery: www.bfwc.org/jazz
Thank you, community!
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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.
