East Bay woman efforts provides new, filled suitcases for foster children on the move
An East Bay woman has found a way to offer dignity and comfort for some 600 foster children in Contra Costa County.
2025 Icon Award winners year in review
In 2025, we honored 49 people in our first year of the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award for Outstanding Community Service.
Lifelong Oakland friends "Knucklehead Santa, Chaz the Elf" give back to community for holidays
Two Oakland natives began spreading holiday cheer after a whimsical decision 17 years ago drove them to give back to their childhood community.
San Francisco woman's nonprofit feeds unhoused with dignity, gourmet touch
Make a sandwich. Make a difference. It's what a San Francisco woman does all year long to feed the unsheltered in San Francisco neighborhoods.
Bay Area residents lead Camp Kesem to support kids whose parents have cancer
Five million children are impacted by a parent's cancer diagnosis, according to the CDC, and two Bay Area leaders are harnessing the power of community to bring them hope and healing.
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.