Building Futures

Breaking news - Two awards! One of the 5-year-olds in our emergency homeless shelter received two awards today: One for outstanding math achievement and one for best attendance! "We are so proud! said our shelter manager. The teacher said "you always go above and beyond what is required - congratulations!" A bright spot to share with you all as everyone continues to learn, adapt, and live through a pandemic. ... This is love. This is change. This is the dedication of the moms at our shelters, our staff & our leadership. *we are keeping the identity of the child and shelter anonymous for safety* #BuildingFutures #endhomelessness #essentialworkers #covid #distancelearning #5yearold #hope

But one thing is certain. If we merge mercy with might then LOVE becomes our legacy, and CHANGE, our children’s birthright Amanda Gorman, youngest inaugural poet in US history Building Futures also takes a pledge this next four years to continue to care for, advocate for, and empower the women, children and vulnerable individuals who we serve. Four years and beyond. #inaguration2021 #democracy #hope. ... We applaud these women who take the stage. These women who enter the stage from a place of disadvantage and marginalization, and SHINE. And touch our hearts and our minds. And LEAD US. Congratulations to our Oakland’s own, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the powerful Amanda Gorman, poet laureate. We see you. We applaud you. Watch the full poem here: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55738564 #wechooselove #wechooseunity #leadership #endhomelessness #enddomesticviolence

#MLKDAY Honoring the values, sacrifice and impact that Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's legacy leaves on you, on me, and on our young people. Instead of spreading hate, we spread #LOVE... Nonviolence. Equal rights. Respect. Integrity. ... Today even more timely. Thank you to Dr. King and those who worked alongside this movement. This inspirational rap song made for kids is a beautiful way for adults to learn more about #DrKing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAUvvAbzkUk #perservere #countingoncommunity #EndHomelessness #enddomesticviolence

#MaskUpBayArea Unite as one to fight against the double threat of COVID-19 and the flu by wearing the most important mask in human history. English: https://youtu.be/d5o9Rb2fWUs Hoy nos unimos para usar la mascara más importante en la historia. Tenemos el patrimonio de unirnos, proteger lo propio y hallar la manera de superarnos. Esto también pasará. Usa mascarilla. Espanol: https://youtu.be/g8XHvLOwhU0 Thank you Alameda Health System ... #30seconds #UsaMascara #BayArea #Covid #FrontLines #EndHomelessness #EndDomesticViolence #mascarilla #tapaboca #Juntossomosmasfuertes #Latinx

Day of Remembrance is today. This past month during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Building Futures has worked to raise awareness for survivors of Domestic Violence and share important resources for those in need. Join us and watch this video as a Day of Remembrance for those we have lost, as the event is held virtually this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pTR6hwSDwA If you or anyone you know needs help, call our 24-hour Crisis Line: 1-866-A-WAY-OUT... #DVAM #BuildingFutures #enddomesticviolence #COVID #FrontLines #DayofRemembrance #SpeakUpSeakOut #domesticviolenceawareness #AlamedaCountyFamilyJusticeCenter #AlamedaCountyDA

As we look ahead to a better year, remember those who need your help. GIVE THE GIFT OF HOME to families and individuals working hard to build better lives with Building Futures’ help. Because you care, Building Futures delivers a powerful array of services from emergency shelter to domestic violence support to permanent housing. Donate link in comments!... https://conta.cc/3rQRQwf

Yes on W means sheltering people experiencing homelessness to reduce COVID-19 impacts. We are all feeling the impact of shelter-in-place and COVID-19. Our unhoused neighbors are feeling it even more and need Yes on W to assure shelter. More than 8,000 people experience homelessness in Alameda County each night, with 79% unsheltered homelessness on the street in tents or vehicles. Measure W will address Alameda County’s homeless crises, protecting our most vulnerable neighbors.... This will reduce the impacts of COVID-19 and increase safety and health for everyone. #vote2020 #vote #endhomelessness #covid #FrontLines #YesOnW

Myth: Only adult women are affected by intimate partner violence. Fact: Men and boys of color can also experience sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence. This violence can happen at any point in their life, childhood, teen years, or in adulthood. Myth: There is no support for men experiencing intimate partner violence/domestic violence.... Fact: Building Futures runs men’s groups! If you are a man and facing intimate partner violence (emotional, physical, psychological, financial abuse) reach out to BF by email at [email protected] or phone 510-753-8398. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 24/7/365: If you or anyone you know needs help, call our 24-hour Crisis Line: 1-866-A-WAY-OUT #DVAM #BuildingFutures #enddomesticviolence #COVID #FrontLines

Yes on W means supporting your neighbors and helping them stay in their homes! Yes on W creates opportunities for employment with job training supporting those who have lost their jobs to find a new match. A Yes on Measure W allows the county to teach people the tools they need for success! At Building Futures, we know the impact of being vulnerable, and unhoused, especially during a pandemic, which is why we want our neighbors to have the security and safety of staying in t...heir homes! #vote2020 #vote #endhomelessness #covid #FrontLines #YesOnW #job

Yes on W means supporting your neighbors and helping them stay in their homes! Our veterans, seniors, and families need special services to support them and keep them happy, healthy, and safe! Yes on W will help ensure they receive the services they need and assistance in keeping them housed as housing costs continue to increase. At Building Futures, we know the impact of being unhoused, especially during a pandemic, which is why we want our neighbors to have the security and... safety of staying in their homes! #vote2020 #vote #endhomelessness #covid #FrontLines #YesOnW

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or anyone you know needs help, call our 24/7 DV Crisis Line: 1-866-A-WAY-OUT #vote #DVAM #BuildingFutures#enddomesticviolence #COVID #FrontLines

Wear Purple tomorrow and spread awareness! October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and there are a few special days for awareness raising/support. This Thursday, October 22nd, is one of them! It’s called #PurpleThursday and it is to honor victims and support survivors of domestic violence.... We would love to "see" your selfies to share on social media with #PurpleThursday #BuildingFutures and tagging us at Building Futures! If you or anyone you know needs help, call our 24/7 DV Crisis Line: 1-866-A-WAY-OUT #PurpleThursday #vote #DVAM #BuildingFutures #enddomesticviolence #COVID #FrontLines

Yes on W means supporting your neighbors and helping them stay in their homes! Measure W will support people who can’t keep up with the skyrocketing housing costs. 80% of those who are currently experiencing homelessness in Alameda County lived here before losing their home. At Building Futures, we know the impact of being unhoused, especially during a pandemic, which is why we want our neighbors to have the security and safety of staying in their homes!... #vote2020 #vote #endhomelessness #covid #FrontLines #YesOnW

Yes - Well said! #vote2020 #endhomelessness #DVAM #vote

Building Futures’ is proud to announce our partnership with the San Leandro Unified School District! Partnership means our Domestic Violence Outreach Team gives our DV101 training to each school site leader. We mail 2,400 units of printed materials in 3 languages. We also present an introductory of our services to the #SLUSD School Board in support of their Myrna & Mariah Resolution to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and... we are engaging thousands in Alameda County and Increasing Domestic Violence Awareness! Spreading the word that help is available 24/7/365. Our toll-free crisis line is 1-866-292-9688 / 1-866-A-WAY-OUT #DVAM #EndIntimatePartnerViolence #EndDomesticViolence #COVID #Frontlines #DVAM2020 #SLUSD

Housing ends homelessness! Three unhoused San Leandro neighbors were housed in September in our Welcome Home San Leandro program! Building Futures is excited to see how our Welcome Home program continues to find housing and resources for our unhoused neighbors in the community. #COVID #Frontlines #Gratitude #SmokeInTheAir #EndHomelessness #ItsAboutLove

Today begins Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the 'Day of Unity' in October 1981 observed by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to... connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became an entire week devoted to a range of activities conducted at the local, state, and national levels. The activities conducted were as varied and diverse as the program sponsors but had common themes: mourning those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrating those who have survived, and connecting those who work to end violence. -- From Domestic Violence Awareness Month History by NRCDV, who adapted it from NCADV’s 1996 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resource Manual #DVAM2020 #PowerUp #DVAM