Help Community Kids Succeed! Back to School Drive for Homeless Children

From July 1st to August 15th, we’re collecting school supplies for children in our shelters, housing, and domestic violence outreach and intervention programs. This drive is being spearheaded by San Leandro Councilmembers Ursula Reed and Benny Lee, and former Councilmember Diana Souza.

School supplies are needed for children of all ages, with an emphasis on backpacks. Your generosity will support the children of our community, and equip them with the proper resources they need to get a strong and positive start this school year.

Collection bins are located at the Manor branch Library (1241 Manor Blvd), Marina Community Center (15301 Wicks Blvd), Senior Community Center (13909 East 14th St), San Leandro City Hall (835 E 14th St.) and San Leandro Police Station (901 E 14th St). Drop-offs can also be made at Zocalo Coffeehouse (645 Bancroft Ave.), Floresta Dental (579 Floresta Blvd), San Leandro Ford (1111 Marina Blvd), Church of Christ (601 MacArthur Blvd), and Starbucks (1209 Marina Blvd. #1209).

We are grateful to these local businesses and institutions, and to all who contribute, for helping vulnerable children get the positive school experience they deserve!

Building Futures believes that everyone deserves a place to live. That’s why the primary aim of all our programs is to link our clients with housing. We serve hundreds of children in our community, all year round. For more information, please contact Kaeleigh Thorp at 510-357-0205 ext. 205 or kthorp@bfwc.org. To learn more about Building Futures, visit www.bfwc.org

Pictured: Council Member Benny Lee, Building Futures Executive Director Liz Varela, and Council Member Ursula Reed. Not pictured: Diana Souza.