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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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Older man preparing food in a kitchen, smiling at the camera.

Meet Mike

Sleeping in real bed fulfills once-homeless man’s dream

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Volunteers packing food into boxes during a group event.

Meet Second Harvest

As workers and students struggle, food banks are becoming a necessity

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Mother and daughter pressing their foreheads together lovingly.

Meet Ximena

Hardworking mom had never sought help, but medical crises drained her savings

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Mother sitting on a bench with two children outdoors.

Meet Kelli

Single mom’s dream tripped up by volcano, Marin County housing costs

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Woman chopping vegetables in a kitchen.

Meet Karen

She inherited a house, then adjustable rates kicked in

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Child in colorful hoodie sitting with a woman in a cozy room.

Meet Patti

Help after daughter’s illness renews sense of empathy

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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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Young man sits on a bed in a room with blue bedding, gazing upward.

Meet the Plancarte Family

Season of Sharing helps St. Helena family in aftermath of Glass Fire

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Young woman in a mask stands in a driveway with mobile homes behind her.

Meet Jennifer

Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund helps homeless family climb out of despair

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Portrait of an older woman with a flower tucked behind her ear, smiling softly.

Meet Monika

Rent relief gives Peninsula woman time to find a new home

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