a time for HOPE and LOVE

As 2023 draws to the end, we feel incredibly thankful to have rewarding work, supportive clients, and positive professional experiences here at building Lab. Throughout the year, bLers have also engaged in services that benefit the community. A particular fortunate happening has been our continued relationship with Covenant House California-Oakland:

"We serve young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness or human trafficking with absolute respect and unconditional love. Our ultimate goal is to help each young person move on with their lives in positive ways with counseling, education, stable employment, and secure housing."

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

Instructor and students at a youth art class: part therapy, part creative outlets, and all fun.

planning for 2024

In April 2021, we celebrated the grand opening of the Rights of Passage Lounge. In this first volunteer project at CHC-Oakland, the bL team and our friends and associates contributed design and physical labor in completing a multi-use space for homework, entertainment, meetings, and general hangingouts. We are in the process of expanding our work in the near future: renovating a group of bedrooms to offer better functionality and a sense of joy in the interiors. Please stay tuned and hopefully join us in these fun and meaningful projects.