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Man smiles while sitting at table.

Meet the Vasquez family

Pittsburg family was on the verge of eviction before SOS stepped in

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Elderly woman smiling at pet dog on couch.

Meet Betty

‘Independent old lady’ shaken, but not broken, by Napa quake

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Woman holding laptop on couch next to Christmas tree.

Meet Agnes

Mom on dialysis gets help with rent

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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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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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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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