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Giving Tuesday
MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER

BOSS works to end mass homelessness, mass incarceration, and community violence through direct service to those in need plus public education and advocacy to change the root causes of inequity. All BOSS programs provide life-changing services and a sense of Love, Safety, Respect, and Belonging.

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"Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and ALWAYS START WITH THE PERSON NEAREST YOU." - Mother Theresa

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Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) believes that all those we serve can turn their lives around, no matter what challenges they are facing — homelessness, deep poverty, domestic or community violence, former incarceration or justice system involvement, unemployment and lack of up-to-date job skills, and health crises.
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BOSS works with each individual or family one-on-one to help address their unique needs — connecting them to needed resources, helping them build skills and social connection, and supporting them to achieve jobs, housing, safety, and lasting wellness.
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Your donation helps BOSS provide these life-changing services — thank you for your partnership and your contribution!

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Help homeless families and people in need this holiday season by adopting a family during our Hope for the Holiday Drive. BOSS collects Wish List items to share with homeless families and individuals throughout the season (some items are needed year-round, as well). We also organize holiday meals in all of our programs with help from volunteers and donors - let us know if you can help! The holidays can be stressful for many people - even more so for people who are struggling to meet basic needs. The Holiday drive provides extra warmth, caring, and joy for everyone BOSS serves while they work hard towards their goals.

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Contact Gwen Austin for more information - she can help you organize a drive with your workplace, club, school, or place of faith!

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1918 University Ave, Suite 2A
Berkeley, CA 94704
info@self-sufficiency.org
Tel: (510) 649-1930
Fax: (510) 649-0627

Are you homeless

and need assistance?

If you are homeless, disabled, or low-income and looking for assistance, if you are in Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, or Oakland, CLICK HERE for instructions on contacting the Alameda County HRC (multiple locations). If you are homeless or need assistance in another city, call 211.

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