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A Surge in Need

By Zev Lowe in Season of Sharing

Season of Sharing Fund Helps Bay Area Families Find Relief in Times of Crisis

As it launches its 35th annual campaign, Season of Sharing is providing emergency support so people can stay in their homes and find their way back to normal.

Contribute to the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund here. Across the Bay Area and around the country, people are just plain tired of Covid-19. We want to regain some semblance of normalcy and move on with our li…

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Janet Magana de Cuevas hugs her youngest son, Ruben Magana de Cuevas, 7, at their Vallejo home.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

| by Zev Lowe in Season of Sharing

In a time of crisis, Season of Sharing donors have stepped up to help Bay Area neighbors in need.

Executive Director Zev Lowe offers his thanks to donors and his perspective on how Season of Sharing has responded to the economic shock of the pandemic.

The past year has put a spotlight on the harsh inequities that keep so many people and communities from realizing their true potential. But it’s also revealed a deep well of compassion and caring across society. Fro…

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