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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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2025

An East Oakland teen’s grades plummeted during COVID’s worst days. Then he met a soccer coach.

Donations to Oakland Genesis Academy will enable the nonprofit to provide soccer coaching and play opportunities alongside academic support to 275 boys and girls from low- and moderate-income families in Oakland’s underserved East and West Oakland communities.
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2025

Mercy Brown Bag Program delivers health and hope to East Bay seniors

Donations to the Mercy Brown Bag Program enable the nonprofit to buy food for low-income older adults, providing a full month of nutritious groceries at its Fruitvale store, which serves an average of 2,200 hungry seniors each month.
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2025

Where Bay Area human trafficking survivors turn for help

Donations to Love Never Fails will help the nonprofit provide 75 teens and adults who are trafficking survivors and vulnerable individuals to access safe, restorative housing and IT workforce training alongside wraparound services like case management, mentoring, therapy and life ...
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2025

Immigration Institute of the Bay Area makes citizenship goals a reality

Donations to Immigration Institute of the Bay Area will help fund 250 legal immigration consultations and cases including naturalization, DACA, Employment Authorization Document and U visa.
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2025

Hijas del Campo helps to uplift farmworkers in east Contra Costa County

Donations to Hijas del Campo will enable the nonprofit to buy and distribute 500 food bags to 378 low-income farmworker families in Contra Costa County for two months, prioritizing access for people who face barriers to traditional food assistance.
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2025

Goodness Village In Livermore helps the formerly homeless rebuild their lives

Donations to Goodness Village help to cover staff costs needed to provide 24/7 care at this permanent supportive housing community for formerly unsheltered people, which helps the 28 residents currently living there to live with stability and belonging, heal from ...
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2025

Animal Fix Clinic brings hope to those who fear losing their pets

Donations to Animal Fix Clinic will allow them to expand their operations from 4 days per week to all seven days. This would provide services to an additional 500 animals.
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2025

For children exiting foster care, this local organization offers a critical lifeline

Donations to First Place for Youth will help fund their programs that assist young people who grew up in foster care with safe, stable housing and support to succeed in work, school and life.
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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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