Building Futures

Building Futures, a nonprofit organization founded in 1988, is based in San Leandro with programs throughout Alameda County. Through the company's continuum of care, the company provides resources, programs and services to help Alameda County residents build futures free from homelessness and family violence. The company's residential programs incl... ude the San Leandro and Midway Shelters (55 beds); Sister Me Home domestic violence safe house (20 beds); and Bessie Coleman Court (52 units of temporary and permanent supportive housing). The company also provide a 24-hour crisis line; and a domestic violence outreach program providing support groups in the company's community and at the company's sites, as well as individual support and resources. In addition, the company's Housing Resource Center provides case management and housing assistance to help individuals and families avert homelessness or become quickly rehoused after becoming homeless.Read More