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Family of three poses for a portrait in their home.

Meet Rosa, Gamalia, and Lily

Working family gets help with rent after COVID-19 cuts their hours

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Older man interacts with a parrot perched on a cage.

Meet Danniel

Rent grant creates warmer holidays

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Woman sits on a bench in a park, looking reflective.

Meet Christina

Season of Sharing helps Marin County artist recover after cancer

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Woman cooking in a kitchen while a child stands nearby.

Meet the Ramirez-Wolfe Family

Burned out of their apartment by a huge fire, family finds home just in time for holidays

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Woman draws blinds in a kitchen window.

Meet Russlyn

Antioch family battling cancer, dementia and housing woes amid job loss finds help

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Woman holding haircutting tools, stands on a porch.

Meet Linda

Her salon shuttered, hairstylist gets help with rent from Season of Sharing

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Family gathered around a glass coffee table talking and eating.

Meet the Moreno-Ayala family

‘What are we going to do?’: South Bay family struggles to pay rent, bills amid coronavirus pandemic

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Elderly couple stands together in a warmly lit home.

Meet Jacqueline & Brad

Season of Sharing Fund donors help residents hit by coronavirus recession

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Woman stands on apartment balcony looking at view of nature.

Meet Margarita

Napa vineyard worker struggles to pay bills after cancer keeps her out of fields

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Volunteers load boxes of fresh produce into a vehicle—highlighting food distribution efforts.

Meet the Food Banks

Season of Sharing helps Bay Area food banks seeing unprecedented need as costs soar

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A woman hugs her dog lovingly while sitting on a bed—showing companionship and trust.

Meet Jetoshia

When she finally escaped his abuse, inner strength and a helping hand rescued her

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A man and woman sit on a couch during the holidays, holding hands—showcasing togetherness and joy.

Meet Alisha

Season of Sharing: Family’s COVID-19 infection nearly cost mom’s life, home

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A woman in a winter hat holds a small dog—portraying warmth and companionship.

Meet Mellow

Safeway clerk struggles with injuries

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A mother and two children sit together on a couch, smiling and embracing—illustrating love and generational connection.

Meet Latoya

Bay Area nurse finds new opportunities after child care crisis and unemployment

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A close-up of three people crossing arms—symbolizing solidarity and personal stories.

Meet Giovanna

How a single Bay Area mother got through pandemic job loss with rent relief

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Meet Horace

Horace is a two-time Purple Heart recipient and a single father. When his caregiver misused his benefits, he faced eviction.

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Meet Renee

When Renee’s daughter faced a childcare crisis, she left her job to care for her three young grandkids. But that selfless act came at a cost.

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Meet Juan Ramon

Juan Ramon left his job to stay by his wife’s side during her battle with cancer. But the family had fallen behind on rent and bills started piling up.

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Meet Brian

Brian, a self-proclaimed ‘diamond in the rough’ dad, reunited with his sons in San Francisco with help from Season of Sharing Fund.

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Meet Leticia

Leticia, a grandmother raising her three grandchildren, was facing financial strain. Season of Sharing Fund stepped in to help. 

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Meet Susan​

Susan was facing rent increases in the Bay Area. Season of Sharing Fund stepped in to help her move into a more affordable unit. 

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Meet Janet​

Janet was hospitalized for several days, impacting her family savings. Season of Sharing Fund helped bridge their crises with assistance. 

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Meet Susan

Susan was facing rent increases in the Bay Area. Season of Sharing Fund stepped in to help her move into a more affordable unit. 

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Meet Brian

Brian, a self-proclaimed ‘diamond in the rough’ dad, reunited with his sons in San Francisco with help from Season of Sharing Fund.

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Meet Leticia

Leticia, a grandmother raising her three grandchildren, was facing financial strain. Season of Sharing Fund stepped in to help. 

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Stories from the Bay Area—In Their Own Words

Profiles of help and hope from Season of Sharing Fund, which provides one-time, rental assistance to people during times of crisis – when a little support can have an enormous impact.

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