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A man and two teens playing basketball at a park—capturing energy and teamwork.

Meet Maurice

Faith, basketball and Season of Sharing propel Oakland man toward success

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A woman in a red sweater sits calmly, hands folded—conveying warmth and presence.

Meet Gregoria

Season of Sharing assists grieving Napa family with rent

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Two children play with parent on couch—conveying play and bonding.

Meet the Nobellos

Season of Sharing helps Daly City family step up to 2-bedroom apartment

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A woman smiles brightly in a patterned blouse—radiating warmth and positivity.

Meet Teresa

Richmond grandma falls behind on rent during pandemic, but help steps in to avert eviction

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Volunteers load boxes of fresh produce into a vehicle—highlighting food distribution efforts.

Meet the Food Banks

Season of Sharing helps Bay Area food banks seeing unprecedented need as costs soar

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A woman hugs her dog lovingly while sitting on a bed—showing companionship and trust.

Meet Jetoshia

When she finally escaped his abuse, inner strength and a helping hand rescued her

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A man and woman sit on a couch during the holidays, holding hands—showcasing togetherness and joy.

Meet Alisha

Season of Sharing: Family’s COVID-19 infection nearly cost mom’s life, home

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A woman in a winter hat holds a small dog—portraying warmth and companionship.

Meet Mellow

Safeway clerk struggles with injuries

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A mother and two children sit together on a couch, smiling and embracing—illustrating love and generational connection.

Meet Latoya

Bay Area nurse finds new opportunities after child care crisis and unemployment

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A man sits on the edge of a bed in a dim room—suggesting solitude and contemplation.

Meet Michael

Season of Sharing Fund helps Marin widower retain apartment — and a sense of dignity

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Young people train in a boxing gym, focused and in motion—highlighting discipline and empowerment.

Meet Keoni

Season of Sharing helps COVID orphan who became parent and breadwinner to his brothers

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A man prepares coffee at a table in warm lighting—capturing culture and routine.

Meet Alvin

Season of Sharing helps Oakland man who puts family first

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A phone shows a smiling selfie of four people—highlighting connection in a digital age.

Meet Patrick

Rental assist aids Solano County resident’s recovery from work injury

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A woman ties a young girl’s shoelaces in stadium seating—showing love and tradition.

Meet Lileiti

She found a new home in Oakland, making good on a promise to her son

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A woman kisses a child on the cheek while showing a book—representing love and learning.

Meet Esbeidy

Immigrant family in pricey Napa gets crucial rent help from Season of Sharing

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Profiles of help and hope from the 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