Children

Girls on the Run Bay Area

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a national nonprofit with the mission to “create a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless...

Bay Area nonprofit aims to get youth jobs

The transition into young adulthood can be uncertain, especially for those without the proper support. A Bay Area nonprofit is opening...

The Impacts of Aging Out in Foster Care and Homelessness

Foster Care in America The child welfare program is an umbrella term for the systems in the United States that act in cases of child...

High Rate of Homelessness Among Young Adults in San Jose

South Bay leaders are looking for new answers after a recent survey found San Jose to have the highest rate of homelessness among young...

Giving San Francisco’s Unhoused Youth and Young Adults a Chance to Thrive

25 years of unconditional support. 25 years of long-term relationships. 25 years of never kicking anyone out of their program. “We’re one...

San Francisco nonprofit gives free eyeglasses to at-risk kids

The head of a San Francisco nonprofit that's been a "rock" of support for at-risk children has expanded its vision to meet a critical...

DECADE-LONG VOLUNTEER BRINGS REASSURANCE TO BAY AREA CHILDREN LIVING IN SHELTERS

Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Avery Robins. Read her story and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of...

Bay Area charities see uptick in donations on Giving Tuesday. Here's how you can help

Giving Tuesday is a day that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give. It was created in 2012 to encourage people to do good....

Bay Area Girl Scouts Lend a Helping Hand

Girl Scouts from troop 61707 visited the Bay Area site this Summer to help with puppy socialization and a few volunteer activities. They...