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 …
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 …
Affordable meal delivery service is a lifeline for seniors, and struggling to meet demand
By ALEX SIMON | Bay Area News Group SAN LEANDRO — Majorie Ritchie is 98 years old and perfectly willing to share the secret to her longevity. “I am so …
Saint Vincent’s Day Home is a lifeline for struggling East Bay parents
By MARISA KENDALL | Bay Area News Group Sherie Williams was working a job she loved and approaching the home stretch of parenthood, with two pre-teens and a 19-year-old, when …
Legal aid nonprofit firm helps seniors in big ways
By GEORGE AVALOS | Bay Area News Group OAKLAND — Ms. EMaia recalls how she burst into tears when she witnessed a judge’s ruling over a guardianship fight that had …
