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Man gazes outside living room window.

Meet Nelson

Father of three facing amputation finds crucial help to move ‘beyond this crisis’

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Two woman decorate for holidays indoors.

Meet Tracy

Learning to walk, live and hope again: Bay Area man endures 19 surgeries, homelessness

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Couple standing outside apartment.

Meet the Lupercio family

Faced with eviction, disabled Vacaville couple get help with move to new housing

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Close up of oranges and produce bags.

Meet Suzan

Food bank chief works to stamp out stigma of hunger she remembers

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Family of four cooks dinner together in kitchen.

Meet Sonja

Raising grandkids, a former addict finds an Oakland home for her family

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Couple cooks meal in kitchen while smiling.

Meet Eva

‘I couldn’t pay the bills’: Son’s epilepsy upends Napa family’s finances

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Elderly man at chemotherapy appointment

Meet Jack

Evicted for having cancer, disabled house painter lands in a place of his own

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Woman looks out from apartment balcony.

Meet Tyler

She had vision and drive, but job loss could have derailed everything

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Young couple sitting on a couch, smiling while holding their baby together in a warm, home setting.

Meet Citlali and Justin

South Bay family received help moving out of overcrowded home

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A man in a red plaid shirt sorts plastic bags full of food—representing preparation and community service.

Supporting our Food Banks

Season of Sharing funds help food banks still facing increased need due to the pandemic

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A man in a suit smiles while seated beside a succulent garden—conveying professionalism and approachability.

Meet Season of Sharing

35 years of helping our neighbors through Season of Sharing

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A couple hugs while holding small dog—capturing tenderness and joy.

Meet Tracy

Having a place of their own has also meant being able to pay it forward

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An older man carefully organizes books and photos on a shelf—symbolizing legacy and care.

Meet Ebrahim

A 93-year-old lost his Supplemental Security Income. Then he got rent help

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Family gathered in front of a Christmas tree, smiling for a group photo.

Update on the Magana de Cuevas Family

Berkeley hospital worker’s life gets financially upturned – video update!

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A young girl in a pink tutu dances joyfully with father—capturing laughter, bonding, and play.

Update on Nixon!

Season of Sharing helps vet get a home, and get his daughter back – video update!

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