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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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2023

Rising hunger spurs Martinez nonprofit to feed hundreds more people every day than before the pandemic

Donations will help Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa serve 2,000 warm holiday meals at its dining rooms and provide $10 grocery gift cards for 350 clients who cannot afford food.
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2023

Tri-Valley nonprofit helps pets change lives

Donations will help Paws In Need treat companion animals belonging to individuals experiencing financial hardship, keeping families and their beloved pets together. These funds will allow the organization to reach over 150 animals, and prevent overpopulation in overcrowded animal shelters.
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2023

Share the Spirit: How to succeed in small business — meet the organization that helps make it happen

Donations will help Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center deliver 10-week, Spanish-language courses for 30 lower income, Spanish-speaking individuals, to help aspiring entrepreneurs build the skills, business acumen and support networks to become successful small business owners.
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2023

Lincoln Families opened the doors for one mother to learn English — and so much about herself

Donations will help Lincoln Families support families during the holidays, providing turkeys, holiday foods, and gift cards so that parents can select and purchase gifts for their children. 
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2022

These Battle Tested Kids are learning to post victories in life despite the obstacles

Donations will help Battle Tested Kids subsidize tuition for low-income participants. It will also go toward sponsoring participants in camps and paying rental fees for gym time and for equipment. The funds would serve approximately 150 youth.
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2022

How an East Bay nonprofit gave one man a home after 30 years on the streets

Donations will help the Berkeley Food and Housing Project purchase ingredients for special holiday meals and gift bags with personal necessities for more than 400 people in the community experiencing food insecurity during November and December.
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2022

She succeeded beyond her imagination. This foster youth agency helped make it possible.

Donations will help Beyond Emancipation pay for holiday gift cards, rent support, food and other essential support services for foster youth through the winter.
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2022

What does ‘justice’ look like? These East Oakland teenagers are figuring it out.

Centro Legal de la Raza will use the donations to support the expansion of Youth Law Academy’s wellness and mental health programming for its students. The funds will support 30 students attending weekly after-school sessions.
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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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