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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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Woman wearing a mask distributes canned food at a food pantry.

Fighting Hunger

The pandemic left Bay Area families hungry and food banks overwhelmed

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Woman embraces a smiling child at a table during a holiday meal.

Meet the Magana de Cuevas Family

Berkeley hospital worker’s life gets financially upturned by COVID-19, then turns to Season of Sharing fund

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Mother and son sitting outdoors on a bench surrounded by trees.

Meet Deirdre, Victor, and Sage

Shortfalls on rent, propane hit West Marin family hard

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Man works at a desk with computer screens in a office setting.

Meet Bilal

Help with paying off bills relieves family’s worries

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Family of three poses for a portrait in their home.

Meet Rosa, Gamalia, and Lily

Working family gets help with rent after COVID-19 cuts their hours

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Older man interacts with a parrot perched on a cage.

Meet Danniel

Rent grant creates warmer holidays

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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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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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