a time to feel positive and grateful

We look back at a year's hard work with pride and much gratefulness. In these uncertain times, we feel incredibly fortunate to have had fantastic projects, supportive clients, and rewarding professional experiences here at building Lab. Throughout the year, bLers have also engaged in volunteering work at the Alameda County Community Food Bank and continue our relationship with Covenant House California-Oakland (CHC-Oakland):

"from crisis to care: a journey of youth homelessness"

"What happens when a young person enters our doors? We welcome them with open arms and meet their immediate needs—a hot meal, emergency medical care, and a safe place to sleep. But we're much more than a shelter. Our programs provide the stability and support that young people need to transform their lives and put themselves on a path to independence."

Once again for our holiday newsletter, we are presenting some inspiring pieces from the youth art classes at CHC-Oakland.

Pieces from youth art classes at CHC-Oakland. No personal information is provided for privacy and security reasons.

Year round activities at youth art classes: part therapy, part creative outlets, and all fun.

make someone's holiday bright!

Please consider donating a gift to bring holiday joy and cheers to a young person. Below is a wish list from Covenant House California-Oakland. The Amazon® wish list link can be found here: https://a.co/8pP32EC

volunteer work at the Alameda County Community Food Bank

In 2025, bLers have volunteered regularly at the Alameda County Community Food Bank. In this climate of vanishing funding from the government, volunteers are especially appreciated at area food banks and charitable organizations. We welcome our trade partners, clients, friends and family to join us. Please let us know (510.420.1133, info@buildinglab.com) if you are interested and we will alert you when we schedule our next outings.