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Building Futures Executive Director Liz Varela Attends Housing Coalition Retreat

Special thanks to Blue Shield of California Foundation

Following the release of the Understanding Women's Homelessness in San Francisco report, San Francisco SafeHouse and the San Francisco Women's Housing Coalition held a retreat on Thursday, October 29, that brought together over 70 city leaders, lawmakers, government officials, community organizations, and advocates to discuss what comes next (pictured above).

Together, we talked about what the survey revealed about the realities unhoused women are facing on a daily basis, the barriers they are facing, and recommendations on how the government and community-based organizations can do better.

Congratulations to San Francisco SafeHouse and the San Francisco Women's Housing Coalition on this vital work!

See the Summary of the Women's Needs Assessment

This understanding of the interconnectedness of domestic violence and homelessness has set Building Futures apart and been at the heart of our mission for more than 35 years.

Building Futures provides a range of services for survivors of domestic violence:

• Shelter and support services to families and individuals fleeing an abuser, at Sister Me Home safe house.
• 24-hour help line, community outreach/education, individual/ group counseling, and referrals for legal and other services, for survivors of all gender identities.
• The full range of our housing services for domestic violence program participants.

We also provide technical assistance, education and training to fellow homeless providers to give them the tools to recognize and support domestic violence issues.

IN THE NEWS

Report: Domestic violence is major factor in homelessness among women

A recent SF Examiner article about a new report published by the San Francisco Women’s Housing Coalition shines a light on domestic violence and women experiencing homelessness.

“Domestic violence continues to be a major factor contributing to homelessness among women…

According to the report, 57% of respondents reported domestic violence as a factor contributing to their homelessness — the leading cause, ahead of others such as mental-health challenges or loss of employment.”


Read the full article

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

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