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A look at those we’ve helped throughout the years

Since 1989, Share the Spirit has helped those in need in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and the rest of the Bay Area by publishing their “Stories” — an in-depth account of their hopes and struggles — in the East Bay Times during the holiday season. Readers responded generously with donations that helped these people and the organization involved. Here are some of those Stories from past campaigns:

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2021

Meals on Wheels Diablo Region offers more than food deliveries

Donations help support 56 nonprofit agencies of Meals on Wheels Diablo Region in Contra Costa and Alameda counties. Meals on Wheels will provide a year of Internet service for 50 low-income seniors to participate in Zoom health and wellness classes ...
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2021

Veterans Accession House helps homeless veterans find stability, community in Pittsburg

Donations will help Veterans Accession House install a badly needed air conditioning unit in one home and contribute to ventilation improvement for another.
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2021

Lions Center helps people regain the independence they lost when their eyesight dimmed

Donations will help Lions Center for the Visually Impaired offer vision services to older adults, group classes and activities for those with reduced vision and early detection exams for eye diseases.
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2021

Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area provides a safe, welcoming community

Donations will help Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area provide THRIVE classes (weekly developmental classes for children and adults with Down syndrome); weekly music therapy classes; a holiday event and meeting Santa Claus; our support groups for relatives and ...
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2021

Former homeless woman gives back to the center that gave her hope

Trinity Center was deeply impacted by COVID-19 with reductions in staff and volunteer programs. Donations will help the center return to its pre-pandemic services.
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2021

Berkeley Food Network battles hunger in COVID era

Berkeley Food Network provides meals to about 5,000 people per week. Donations will help them purchase seasonal holiday foods such as locally-grown organic produce, chickens, butter, eggs, and canned foods for distribution through their mobile distributions and on-site pantry. BFN ...
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2021

Facing tough times, Oakland residents get back on career track through Civicorps

Donations will help Civicorps support the salary of a case counselors, who provides trauma-informed counseling, conflict resolution, social services support, and case management to over 250 Corps-members annually.
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2021

Former foster youth inspired by East Bay Children’s Law Offices attorney

Donations will help East Bay Children's Law purchase holiday gifts for our clients and restock our inventory of books, toys and gift cards for children in need.
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Honoring Our Donors

A special thanks to those who have helped make the Bay Area a better place​

We would like to commemorate these people who, through their kindness and sacrifice, have aided those in need and create positive change in our community. Their generosity has left a lasting impact, inspiring hope for a brighter future. We are deeply grateful for their commitment and the difference they continue to make. We would also like to thank those who chose to remain anonymous despite their generosity.

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These East Bay organizations were featured in the latest holiday season drive. Read more about them and learn how you can still help.

Please take a moment to help these East Bay organizations this holiday season. Their dedication and hard work have directly helped those in need in the Bay Area community. Read more about them and how you can help:

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