Bay Area food bank staffers work around the clock to keep up with massive demand
By NATE GARTRELL | Bay Area News Group CONCORD — When Geo Dinoso travels around Solano and Contra Costa to distribute food to thousands of people in need, it’s easy …
Agency prepares students with disabilities for work in film, media
By JIM HARRINGTON | Bay Area News Group “Mork & Mindy” played a big role in igniting Jarod Lyke’s passion for acting. His grandfather introduced him to the famous ABC …
Pittsburg mom able to dream with help of Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
By ROWENA GONDEN | Correspondent PITTSBURG — Elsa Hernandez’ brown eyes are luminous as her thoughts turn to the possibilities that beckon now that she has a green card. Cradling …
Housing helps at-risk Oakland man put down roots during pandemic
East Bay Innovations, a San Leandro nonprofit, helped Oakland native find stable housing By GEORGE KELLY | Bay Area News Group OAKLAND — On a partly sunny midweek afternoon, Leroy Morgan …
Hayward woman credits Civicorps training with bringing dream closer to reality
Judith Verdin’s hope for a career in wildfire mitigation being aided by classes put on by nonprofit By HARRY HARRIS | Bay Area News Group HAYWARD — Dreams can come true. …
