North Bay woodworker's creations helping feed needy families
A Santa Rosa man has found a creative way to raise money for Food for Bay Area Families by using his passion in life to construct his own way of giving.
South SF student group founds project to help abuse survivors heal
A group of students based in South San Francisco has earned recognition for a service project that was developed to help abuse survivors.
JA: Richmond woman transforms vacant lot into thriving community garden
After years of living next to an abandoned city lot, a Richmond woman took matters into her own hands, and ended up creating a thriving place of community in her neighborhood.
East Bay women spearhead important fundraising event for Fremont ministry
Two East Bay women lead a half century fundraising tradition that has its roots in the oldest Mission olive orchard in the state.
Dynamic duo helps businesses in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood
A pair of native San Franciscans is building a sense of community and empowerment in underserved neighborhoods.
Trio's nonprofit helps preserve Bay Area beaches with trash clean-up
Cleaning up along San Mateo County's beaches is not just a once a year event, but a year round effort that's growing.
Chaplain's handmade benches bring confront to families mourning military PTSD victims
Every day, 22 American military veterans die by suicide, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates. This week's Jefferson Award winner brings comfort to their families.
North Bay 95-year-old's nonprofit helping people bloom in journey to self-reliance
For more than 20 years, a North Bay woman has helped low-income families look good, feel good, and take confident steps toward self-reliance, from welfare to work.
SF Hunters Point woman uses her position to support Black business owners
Even before the pandemic, US Census numbers show that eight out of ten black-owned businesses failed in the first year and a half. This week's Jefferson Award winner is a woman whose goal is to turn things around.
Coastal cleanup is 82-year-old Berkeley woman's ongoing mission
California's Coastal Commission is holding its 38th annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday. For a senior citizen in Berkeley, beach cleanups are a weekly habit.
Samaritan House CEO expands nonprofit's reach during COVID pandemic
A Foster City man has led the fight against poverty for tens of thousands of people in San Mateo County to make sure no one is left behind in the pandemic.
Parents of Jenny Lin keep her memory alive by helping Castro Valley community
Nearly 30 years after Castro Valley teenager Jenny Lin was murdered, her parents have made it their mission to keep their daughter's memory alive and to help their community at the same time.
Mother and son team up to help homeless in Hayward
An East Bay mother and son are teachers by day, but outside the classroom, they team up to serve those in need in downtown Hayward.
Peninsula couple's Pie Ranch teaches community farming, mentors aspiring farmers
A Pescadero couple who started with a pie-in-the-sky idea is making a difference in food and farming on the San Mateo County coast.
Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.