Fairfield couple carries on late son's legacy of public service
The Matt Garcia Foundation continued the work of the Fairfield native who declared as a sixth grader that he would one day hold public office.
East Bay couple's foundation provides support to families living with autism
Kerry Rich and Mizpah Brown-Rich are walking alongside families living with autism. The husband and wife remember how heart-wrenching it was when their son, Joshua, was diagnosed years ago at age 2.
96-year-old veteran organizing his 53rd annual San Francisco "toy-raising" holiday event
A San Francisco man is planning his 53rd annual party to generate toy donations for underserved children over the Christmas holidays.
Retired stockbroker teaching Oakland students financial literacy
The retired stockbroker wanted to help break the cycle of poverty among at-risk children. So, she founded Financial Literacy for Kid$ in 2020.
Pair of San Franciscans use surfing to help young people facing trauma
Two San Francisco natives are sharing their love of surfing to empower young people who are facing trauma in their lives.
Bay Area doctor pivots to helping girls, young women reap benefits from organized sports
A Bay Area pediatrician is making sure girls don't get left on the sidelines when it comes to the long-term benefits of playing team sports.
Sunnyvale volunteer's effort, nonprofit fuel women's college dreams
While two-thirds of women say high tuition is a barrier to enrolling in college, compared to less than half of men, a South Bay woman has found a creative way to help bridge the gap
Sonoma County's Dr. Bonnie Bergen reflects on 50 years of service dog concept she began
The founder and president of Paws for Purple Hearts is celebrating 50 years of the modern-day service dog concept she began by training dogs to serve people.
East Bay refugee from Cambodia devotes life to serving newcomers
More than 40 years ago, some 150,000 refugees came to the U.S. to flee the oppressive Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. One woman who resettled in the East Bay was inspired to serve newcomers who come to America to start over.
Bay Area family's nonprofit teaches children beach safety in memory of their son
A Fremont family launched a nonprofit that teaches school children about beach safety after their visit to a beach in 2021 ended in tragedy.
Bay Area woman leads birthday celebrations for people living in homeless shelters
A Peninsula woman has made it her mission to celebrate birthdays of shelter residents, making sure people living with homelessness are not forgotten while providing them hope for the future.
Peninsula woman's café provides hope, help for homeless
A Peninsula woman has been a source of hope and help the homeless in northern San Mateo County for nearly 30 years.
Livermore couple's nonprofit uses soccer to uplift communities, empower girls and young women
Girls in the Bay Area and Paraguay are empowering each other thanks to a Livermore-based nonprofit that a couple began with a decades-old promise kept.
Former member of rock band Boston now helping heal patients with the power of music
A former performing member of the rock band Boston is harnessing the power of harmony and healing with free music visits to bring people comfort and joy.
Pacifica man hosts annual benefit and surf contest for older surfers
A Pacifica man has brought a wave of opportunity and honor to older surfers through a 25-year-old surf contest.