Season of Sharing Fund helps Bay Area households who are striving to overcome an unexpected challenge. We provide assistance with housing (rent or mortgage, first and last month’s deposit) as well as other critical needs like utility payments. Assistance is provided in the form of direct payments to the supplier of services, such as a landlord or utility company.

Season of Sharing Fund is designed to provide short-term assistance to help Bay Area households overcome an unforeseen crisis. Assistance is available to current residents of one of the nine Bay Area counties, who are 18 years of age or older, and who are experiencing an emergency, crisis or unexpected event for which financial assistance is needed to maintain or improve household stability.

Season of Sharing Fund also provides support to Bay Area food banks to purchase food. If you or someone you know is in need of food, please contact the food bank in the county in which you reside.