From stories to action: Share the Spirit readers respond!
A partial list of those who have donated to help their neighbors in need. Travis Busa, left, and Julie Parker, read a book to their 17-month-old, Elliott Busa at their …
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center helps people turn good ideas into thriving businesses
Savory aromas of ropa vieja – the “old clothes” of slow-cooked pulled stewed beef with bell peppers, garlic and onion — often float from the kitchen space at Co-Biz in …
Rainbow Center works to support LGBTQI+ community
Over his 23 years, Marsai Turbin hasn’t often enjoyed the smoothest of life paths. Nor has he had the best of luck. An Oakland resident, Turbin spent much of his …
East Bay nonprofit aims to support children, families in early education
When COVID-19 hit the Bay Area earlier this year, the staff at Brighter Beginnings transformed their organization into a sort of emergency center. Brighter Beginnings, which offers a Head Start …
ShowerHouse Ministries is there with soap, food and hope
A warm breeze wafts over the motley assortment of people and dogs trickling into the expansive clearing along the San Joaquin River. Some wander around sipping coffee while others snack from …