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Close up of hand touching wooden sculpture art piece of a camel.

Meet John

Loma Prieta quake hero finds home, hope through Season of Sharing

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Man and child play in living room.

Meet Nixon

Season of Sharing helps vet get a home, and get his daughter back

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Man stands against brick wall for photo.

Meet Joe

New home marks new start for S.F. veterans

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Man sits at computer desk writing in notepad.

Meet Carlos

Carpenter’s career cut short by cancer, but help arrives

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Woman shopping for fresh produce at food pantry with assistance from volunteer.

Meet the Napa Food Bank

Season of Sharing helps Bay Area food banks sustain those in need

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Child plays with basketball on driveway while father watches.

Meet Ronald

Cancer patient gets health, finances back on track

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Elderly couple gazing at each other supportingly.

Meet Paul

From homeless to home for the holidays

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Family of three play on the floor of living room.

Meet Kehinde

Injured dance instructor gets back on her feet

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Mother and daughter laugh while posing for photo on couch.

Meet Nichelle

Single mother gets ‘blessing’ after being laid off

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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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