Marin therapy dog group for first responders expands nationwide
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Group offering free surfing lessons to SF youth continue mission into second decade
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
Faith-based nonprofit helps young people build self-confidence
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
Santa Rosa filmmaker shares inside look at life with epilepsy
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
San Pablo nonprofit that helps low-income pet owners in need of new home
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
Former student-athlete leads Olympic Club Foundation in providing access to youth sports
A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.
Marin County woman helps young adults who age out of foster care by decorating homes
Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.
Mill Valley resident brings people together through his heartfelt art projects
A Mill Valley man known for his public art projects that bring his neighbors together is being honored for providing gifts to his community.
With grandson at the helm, famed bakery in SF Japantown celebrates 50 years
A Japanese-American bakery in San Francisco and its famous coffee crunch cake turn 50 years old this year. The man now running the bakery in the city's Japantown seeks to continue his grandfather's legacy.
San Francisco maker nonprofit Humanmade working to bounce back from fire
A first-of-its-kind San Francisco program that trains the next generation of makers is closed temporarily because of a fire, but Its founder is working to safely reopen as soon as possible.
Teaching about ocean history, preservation a decades-long mission for Pacifica educator
A Pacifica woman is being recognized for leading an annual ocean education program at a coastal school for over 30 years.
1st San Francisco Miss Chinatown still breaking barriers at age 99
A native San Franciscan who became the first Miss Chinatown 76 years ago recently received a sparkling new crown.
Japantown rebounds with help from San Francisco native's community district
A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
Peninsula man cuts short his career to help homeless people put best face forward
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
San Francisco nonprofit's "hygiene bank" helps low-income, unsheltered people across country
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.