From client to board president, a Tri-Valley Haven success story
(Photo: Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) When Andrea Brooks decided to get away from her abusive husband 23 years ago, she picked up the phone and dialed the operator. “Out …
Oakland agency helps immigrant rebuild life after elder abuse
(Photo: Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Jagdish Chawla seemed like he had accomplished the American dream. The Indian immigrant had launched a successful chain of East Bay pizza parlors, become …
Specially trained pups making huge differences in the lives of diabetics
(Photo Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) For most of her childhood and early adult life, Chrystal O’Malley feared the night. O’Malley, now 34, was 3 years old when she was …
Former homeless vets help others through Berkeley Food and Housing Project
(Photo Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group) Alex Thorson can relate to those in need, he was once in their shoes BERKELEY — Alex Thorson can often be found at homeless …
Mother and teen, survivors of traumatic burn injuries, heal by helping others
(Photo Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) It’s often said that being burned is the most painful injury a human can endure. Elisa Lozano and Kai Levenson-Cupp can attest to that. …