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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

Unlocking higher education for low-income, first-generation tutors and students

Donations to Elevate Tutoring will enable the nonprofit to provide 400 hours of free STEM tutoring and mentorship to up to 200 K-12 Alameda County students. Funds will also support tutor fellowship scholarships and wraparound resources, including workshops, culturally competent ...
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2025

Reaching to those who want to teach amid Bay Area educator ‘shortage’

Donations will help Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher Empowerment & Placement (ECE STEP) to expand its East Bay operations, training and supporting 6 substitute teachers to fill roughly 30 vacant classrooms and enable about 600 low-income children to receive high-quality ...
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2025

How a new East Bay nonprofit is caring for caregivers

Donations will help Caregiver OneCall serve about 125 caregiver families in Alameda and Contra Costa counties with 24/7 support calls, caregiver wellness kits, respite-focused activities and resource navigation support.
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2025

At the Bay Area Rescue Mission, a mother finds reasons to live

Donations will help the Bay Area Rescue Mission provide 75,000 hours of case management, life skills classes, trauma-informed counseling and vocational training to women living at its Muriel E. Mayes Center for Women and Children and going through its one-year wrap-around ...
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2024

Amid fentanyl crisis, Bay Area health center sees more folks turning away from deadly drug

Donations will help Bay Area Community Health support 350 clients dealing with substance use disorders by offering a variety of services, including testing for opioids, HIV and hepatitis C and providing access to treatment; providing training and access to naloxone ...
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2024

How Battle Tested Kids is providing mentorship to the next generation

Donations will help Battle Tested Kids to offer camp to 150 underserved youth, and to support and fund three paid internships for at-risk youth wanting to pursue careers in sports, social media management, photography, web design, entrepreneurship or marketing. Goal: ...
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2024

Berkeley organization is a bright light for people with disabilities

Donations will help Easy Does It Emergency Services to provide 150 hours of repair services, plus wheelchair loaners, to seniors and physically disabled adults and expand service into Albany, El Cerrito and Richmond. Goal: $15,000
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2024

In the Tri-Valley, Open Heart Kitchen leads to miracles

Donations will help Open Heart Kitchen to operate its Open Heart Refuge shelter, providing overnight shelter for 20 people for 40 nights. Funds raised will help pay for shelter coordinator salaries and program supplies like cots and breakfast items. Goal: ...
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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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