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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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Older couple seated in front of a decorated Christmas tree, smiling warmly, with the man in a wheelchair.

Meet Jose

Multiple sclerosis changed their lives. But this couple only sees the blessings

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Two family members embrace in living room.

Meet Lisa

She had lived in her beloved house her entire life. Then she almost lost it

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Woman comforting and gently resting her head on her son lying in bed.

Meet Elisa

Mother’s Day fire separates mom, disabled son. Season of Sharing helps out

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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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A woman and man embrace joyfully outside their home while a child looks on—symbolizing reunion, love, and family strength.

Meet Maryuri

Facing immigration uncertainty and COVID-19, S.F. family gets help from Season of Sharing

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Woman wearing a mask stands in a salon setting.

Meet Sandra

Back-rent grant boon for hair stylist

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Holiday-decorated living room with a woman seated next to a Christmas tree.

Meet the Navarrette-Mojica Family

After COVID-19 layoff, months of homelessness, San Jose family settles in new apartment

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