Building Futures

Building Futures is a U.S. nonprofit organization (EIN: 833225630) dedicated to combating homelessness and domestic violence by providing supportive housing and community services.

Mission

The organization's mission is to build communities where underserved individuals and families are safely and supportively housed, free from homelessness and domestic violence. This involves providing array of services to help survivors heal and equip community members to support those in need.

Services

Building Futures offers a range of services, including:

• Homelessness Services: The organization operates shelters that provide lodging, meals, and case management to prioritize housing for women and children. It also offers street outreach services and housing resource centers to assist individuals in need.
• Housing Services: These services are designed to help families and individuals secure and retain housing through short-term and long-term rental subsidies and tailored support services.
• Domestic Violence Services: Building Futures provides a safe house and offers outreach, education, counseling, referrals, housing services, and a 24-hour crisis line to support survivors of domestic violence.

Approach

As a Housing First agency, Building Futures focuses on connecting clients with permanent housing as quickly as possible, providing ongoing support once housed. This approach aims to help individuals and families stabilize their lives, move forward, and access necessary resources and services.

Impact

Building Futures plays a vital role in Alameda County by addressing critical issues like homelessness and domestic violence, ensuring that everyone has access to a safe and supportive place to call home.