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Woman in wheelchair being hugged by child.

Meet Mary

Family gains hope after mother’s injuries

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Family poses for portrait near Christmas tree.

Met Lucia

Family has moved, but not moved on, after father’s death

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Man sorts through mail on bed.

Meet Ronald

Bayview man gets help relocating after fire in home

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Man in mobile scooter in front yard of home, followed by woman.

Donald and Nancy

Tough Napa family gets help, enjoys freedom again

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Man and daughter cuddle affectionately on bed.

Meet Anthony

Dad, daughter have a safe home with a little help

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Family huddles around mother holding newborn baby.

Meet Virginia

Hip problems don’t keep single mom from working

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Family enjoys company around kitchen table.

Meet Alvin

Single dad buys a Christmas tree for his kids

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Child making homemade lemonade in kitchen.

Meet Conall

Boy, 8, opens lemonade stand to feed homeless

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Elderly man sitting in bed.

Meet Eugene

Heartbroken vet finds ‘a place called home’

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Mother and daughter smiling warmly together in matching glasses.

Meet Dora and Rina

Mom’s and daughter’s lives only got better after a help up

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Family gathered at table in living room.

Meet Abdul

Fund helps immigrant family find ‘better future’ in Oakland

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Man standing in front of an apartment building, gazing thoughtfully.

Meet Rick

After struggling with housing and health, he gets a home

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Man cooking on a stovetop in a compact kitchen space.

Meet Ariel

Formerly homeless single father finds help – and hope

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Father poses with son in living room for a photo.

Meet Joshua

Season of Sharing picks up single dad after his serious fall

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Two elderly women working in a community office setting.

Meet Barbara

Sonoma County fires can’t keep longtime volunteer away from her work

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