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An older man carefully organizes books and photos on a shelf—symbolizing legacy and care.

Meet Ebrahim

A 93-year-old lost his Supplemental Security Income. Then he got rent help

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Family gathered in front of a Christmas tree, smiling for a group photo.

Update on the Magana de Cuevas Family

Berkeley hospital worker’s life gets financially upturned – video update!

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A young girl in a pink tutu dances joyfully with father—capturing laughter, bonding, and play.

Update on Nixon!

Season of Sharing helps vet get a home, and get his daughter back – video update!

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A woman and man embrace joyfully outside their home while a child looks on—symbolizing reunion, love, and family strength.

Meet Maryuri

Facing immigration uncertainty and COVID-19, S.F. family gets help from Season of Sharing

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Woman wearing a mask stands in a salon setting.

Meet Sandra

Back-rent grant boon for hair stylist

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Holiday-decorated living room with a woman seated next to a Christmas tree.

Meet the Navarrette-Mojica Family

After COVID-19 layoff, months of homelessness, San Jose family settles in new apartment

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Young man sits on a bed in a room with blue bedding, gazing upward.

Meet the Plancarte Family

Season of Sharing helps St. Helena family in aftermath of Glass Fire

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Young woman in a mask stands in a driveway with mobile homes behind her.

Meet Jennifer

Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund helps homeless family climb out of despair

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Portrait of an older woman with a flower tucked behind her ear, smiling softly.

Meet Monika

Rent relief gives Peninsula woman time to find a new home

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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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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