Community engagement is the intentional practice of individuals coming together to support one another and address local needs through small or large-scale actions. This process fosters social cohesion, ensuring that every resident feels seen, valued, and supported during times of personal or collective hardship. A vibrant community is built on the belief that no act of kindness is too small to make a difference. Whether you are donating physical goods, giving your time, or s

A local nonprofit that helps the families of critically sick children, is asking for some help of their own. There With Care says they're dealing with a perfect storm of greater need and fewer resources. And they're hopeful some generous donations will keep them from needing to cut back. What they're saying: Since July, 6-year-old Postino Ware Junior and his dad have been at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital hoping for a new heart. "We're here waiting. He's been a

A Contra Costa County woman brings the gift of music to foster and at-risk children every week, providing benefits ranging from...

The Market Street nonprofit Urban Angels, long a provider of donated clothing and meals to impoverished, shifted its focus late last year...

A former teacher from Oakland is opening up new experiences for city teens through nature. Growing up in Mexico, Caesar Barragan spent...

On a warm summer day at an East San Jose housing complex, Ayesha Charagulla is working to bridge the gap between privilege and poverty in...

Two Marin nonprofits help at-risk youth succeed

A new study suggests that Northern California’s pocketbooks are frequently opened for charitable causes, with six counties in the Bay...

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