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Family of five cooks together in modest kitchen.

Meet Ana

For mother of 6, apartment a ‘miracle’

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Elderly woman poses in front of mirror for a picture.

Meet Betty

Bad times get better for woman, 81

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Close up of a smartphone showing photo of a wild fire.

Meet Patricia

Patricia Hernandez rises from the ashes. Again.

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Meet Aaron

Family members get help with home of their own

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Family of three pose for close up photo.

Meet Denise

Pinole family home for good in Pinole apartment

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Couple holds newborn baby on couch next to Christmas tree.

Meet Carlos

Mother in hospital a financial setback for family

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Woman poses for photo standing outside car.

Meet Marsha

Young grandmother gets a fresh start

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Family of four poses for photo near beach.

Meet Craig

Season of Sharing helps Pacifica family

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Volunteer sorts donated groceries at food bank.

Meet the Food Banks

Food banks turn to Season of Sharing Fund for help

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Older woman in a wheelchair smiling with other elders.

Meet Sandra

Ailing senior gets help with rent at new apartment in Benicia

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Bright orange produce in reusable green bags.

Meet the Food Banks

Food banks feed Bay Area hungry all year

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Woman smiling at receptionist desk.

Meet Annie

Housing lottery winner claims prize with some payment help

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Woman in a scarf sitting on a couch with hands in her lap, looking content.

Meet Jill

A little help lets single mom find a good job

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Man preparing food in a small kitchen.

Meet Larry

Gift of a studio for engineer left homeless after 2 accidents

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Mother and two children play on floor of living room.

Meet the Pequeno family

A year after getting help, Napa family counting its blessings

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Meet Horace

Horace is a two-time Purple Heart recipient and a single father. When his caregiver misused his benefits, he faced eviction.

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Meet Renee

When Renee’s daughter faced a childcare crisis, she left her job to care for her three young grandkids. But that selfless act came at a cost.

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Meet Juan Ramon

Juan Ramon left his job to stay by his wife’s side during her battle with cancer. But the family had fallen behind on rent and bills started piling up.

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Meet Brian

Brian, a self-proclaimed ‘diamond in the rough’ dad, reunited with his sons in San Francisco with help from Season of Sharing Fund.

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Meet Leticia

Leticia, a grandmother raising her three grandchildren, was facing financial strain. Season of Sharing Fund stepped in to help. 

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Meet Susan​

Susan was facing rent increases in the Bay Area. Season of Sharing Fund stepped in to help her move into a more affordable unit. 

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Meet Janet​

Janet was hospitalized for several days, impacting her family savings. Season of Sharing Fund helped bridge their crises with assistance. 

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Meet Susan

Susan was facing rent increases in the Bay Area. Season of Sharing Fund stepped in to help her move into a more affordable unit. 

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Meet Brian

Brian, a self-proclaimed ‘diamond in the rough’ dad, reunited with his sons in San Francisco with help from Season of Sharing Fund.

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Meet Leticia

Leticia, a grandmother raising her three grandchildren, was facing financial strain. Season of Sharing Fund stepped in to help. 

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