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Category: Inspire Me

Everyone, especially now, needs to have hope. We are publishing a series of stories and profiles that showcase the remarkable volunteers, first responders and everyday heroes who are stepping up to serve our communities. Tell us about the heroes in your life here.

Mandela Partners and allies fight food insecurity in Oakland

by Amelia Williams, Bay City News Foundation January 25, 2021January 25, 2021

In the early days of quarantine, chef Enrique Soriano found himself in a pickle.  The pandemic had all but eliminated business for his catering company, Cocina del Corazón, which he had started in 2019 to help finance pro bono food donations. He and his business partner applied for grants and tried to start up a […]

Humanitarian of the Year honors for Velma Wilson, Kimyatta Newby

by Sam Richards, Bay City News Foundation January 25, 2021January 22, 2021

When then pandemic closed a California travel agency, the owners looked to their backyards

by Hoda Emam, Bay City News Foundation January 20, 2021January 25, 2021

Laid off during the pandemic, Vallejo couple turn woodworking hobby into a surprise success story

by Casey Cantrell, Bay City News Foundation January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

San Jose chef starts meal program to help restaurants, hungry residents

by Lloyd Alaban, San Jose Spotlight January 14, 2021January 19, 2021

Berkeley Public Library garners national award

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation January 12, 2021January 14, 2021

Two teens lead charity that gives school supplies to low-income students

by Woody Weingarten, Bay City News Foundation January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Bay Area Discovery Museum: Teaching under COVID

by Gina Gotsill, Bay City News Foundation December 30, 2020January 19, 2021

After bond measure fails at the ballot box, ‘We Are Pleasanton’ steps in to help schools

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation December 22, 2020January 19, 2021

Grassroots effort brings reproductive health care to indigenous farmworkers in Santa Cruz County

by Jessica M. Pasko, Bay City News Foundation December 18, 2020December 18, 2020

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