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.
Bay Area duo create custom wigs for alopecia, cancer patients
Two East Bay women are bringing comfort and confidence to women who've lost hair due to cancer treatment and alopecia.
East Bay man devotes life to ministering, serving unhoused
An East Bay man who's run a homeless ministry for years gives away his own bed and the roof over his head to serve the unhoused.
Former SF prosecutor works to have rehabilitated prisoners resentenced, released
A former San Francisco prosecutor who helped produce a first-of-its-kind criminal justice reform law in the nation leads a nonprofit that works to safely release rehabilitated prisoners.
Oakland salon owner empowers marginalized communities with career training
Nearly 90% of new businesses opening every day are started by women of color, according to the latest U.S. census data. One of them, an Oakland small business owner, is now paying it forward.
Santa Rosa retired custodian helps breathe new life into downtown greenway
A retired custodian and his volunteer group are helping breathe new life into a greenway they call the crown jewel of downtown Santa Rosa.
Peninsula man's ministry credited for lifting people out of homelessness
Peter Stiehler rises before dawn on weekdays, cooking and serving a hearty breakfast so dozens of people experiencing homelessness in San Mateo County can start their day right.
Peninsula man honors son killed in line of duty by helping underserved youth
During the trial, the defense argued that the lack of positive activities for youth contributed to the shooter's criminal history. After sentencing, Dr. Frank Merrill got to thinking about what he could do for underserved young people.
SF 1st Chinese-American poet laureate shines light on Asian-American experience
As a poet, playwright, performer, and educator, Genny Lim shines a light on the Asian American experience. But the native San Franciscan never expected to be in the spotlight as the city's first Chinese-American poet laureate.
East Bay piano teacher uses competition to inspire students
An East Bay woman has inspired a love of music for more than three decades through a competition that's drawn young people from around the world.