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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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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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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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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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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.