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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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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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Previous Stories

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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2023

Goodness Village sparks creative energy for formerly unhoused neighbors

Goodness Village will use donations to support a creative arts space in the organization’s planned building of a community center. The money will fund tables, storage and art supplies.
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2023

“Dad, you came!” This Contra Costa nonprofit is helping struggling families thrive

Donations will help the Child Abuse Prevention Council purchase $100 grocery gift cards for 60 families during the holiday season to use for a special holiday meal, traditional treats for children, or basic needs, reducing the extra stress and burden ...
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2023

Richmond nonprofit gives a boost to immigrant families looking to better their children’s lives

Donations will help Brighter Beginnings’ fund its “adopt a family” program and provide vouchers to 300 families for food, furniture, clothing, educational toys and many other unmet needs to 300 families in Oakland County and in West Contra Costa and East Contra ...
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2023

How one Concord garden made a world of difference, and a reason to get out of bed

Donations will help LITA maintain and expand patio garden projects at East Bay nursing homes, purchase personal electronic devices so residents can enjoy music and movies, and materials for holiday celebrations.
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