Newark, CA|News|
Alameda County Firefighters Collecting Christmas Toys
You may drop off unwrapped toys at the fire station.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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Castro Valley, CA|News|
Castro Valley Cub Scouts Collect Toys For Needy Children
The Cub Scouts contributed the toys to the Alameda County Fire Department's program.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Sherman Oaks, CA|News|
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council To Host Holiday Drive
New bath towels, new men's & women's underwear and new socks are requested.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
Gifts Handed Out To Star Boys & Girls Club Students In RSM
Cox Communications & the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley showered star students and their families with gifts handed out Thursday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Livermore Kids In Need Get Holiday Gifts From Local 'Giving Tree'
Do you know a Tri-Valley child who deserves a little extra love this holiday season? Place them on Pleasanton's "Giving Tree."
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
Camp Parks Firefighter And Marine Toy Drive This Weekend
Bring unwrapped toy donations to the drive-thru event this weekend.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|News|
Pleasanton Waitress Gets $1K+ Tip As Outdoor Dining Closes
The gift was made possible thanks to a local woman who participated in the "Venmo Challenge" to give back to workers in 2020.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Redwood City-Based GoFundMe Marks Milestone
World's largest crowdfunding platform commemorates 10th year since founding. GoFundMe has raised more than $10 billion for causes worldwide.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
Peninsula-Based GoFundMe Marks Milestone
World's largest crowdfunding platform commemorates 10th year since founding. GoFundMe has raised more than $10 billion for causes worldwide.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Silicon Valley-Based GoFundMe Marks Milestone
World's largest crowdfunding platform commemorates 10th year since founding. GoFundMe has raised more than $10 billion for causes worldwide.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Volunteers Needed For Hayward Food Giveaway
The food giveaway has been held weekly since April.
Alameda, CA|News|
Christmas Meals To-Go From Restaurant Benefits Alameda Shelter
The shelter is for abused and homeless women and children.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|News|
NoHo Home Alliance Launches 'New Year, New Day' Campaign
The organization plans to open their doors to people experiencing homelessness on Friday, raising their total to three days a week.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
Free Laptops Available For Disadvantaged In Newark
The program aims to help people find jobs through online workshops, job search, and more.
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Chargers And Pacific Premier Bank Donate Masks, Hygiene Kits
The Chargers and Pacific Premier Bank are launching Bolts Community Crew, designed to help Chargers fans volunteer in their communities.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
San Clemente, CA|News|
Mission Viejo Couple Serves Food, Care Packages At Daily's
Dan and Christie Forster are giving away loads of food and goodies to the homeless outside of Daily's Sport Grill this Thanksgiving.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Community Donates 200 Turkeys To Gilroy Charity: Report
Rocca’s Market General Manager Dan Keith helped coordinate the donation to the Gilroy-based St. Joseph’s Family Center, the report said.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Community Donates 200 Turkeys To South Bay Charity: Report
Rocca’s Market General Manager Dan Keith helped coordinate the donation to the Gilroy-based St. Joseph’s Family Center, the report said.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Port of Los Angeles Donates 2,000 Turkeys To Families In Need
The port and its police department joined CMA CGM Group, a shipping company, to donate thousands of turkeys and meals for the homeless.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
7K Cars Expected At 'We Give Thanks' Drive-Thru Event In OC
The 'We Give Thanks' partners will distribute turkeys, pies, and groceries to Orange County's needy residents amid coronavirus.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Tri-Valley Nonprofit Reunites Homeless Man With Family
In March, he was living in a bus shelter. Now, he's housed and reconnecting with family.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Police Collecting Toys For Needy Families
You may drop off toys at any San Francisco Walgreens.
Berkeley, CA|News|
Berkeley Philanthropist Honored For Work
Donald Frazier received the Social Impact Award at the virtual East Bay Philanthropy Awards.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Cal State L.A. Offers Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Today
Attendees will also receive free grocery bags and dental care kits.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Calabasas, CA|News|
14-Year-Old Girl Creating Hundreds Of Homeless Care Packages
Rachael Rosenberg of Woodland Hills founded Bundles of Kindness, an organization providing well-stocked care packages for the unhoused.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Award-Winning Redwood City Library Program Aims To Combat Hate
The event is being held as part of United Against Hate Week.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
Award-Winning Peninsula Library Program Aims To Combat Hate
The event is being held as part of United Against Hate Week.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Gilroy Cold Weather Shelter Opens
The Armory Winter Shelter (8490 Wren Ave.) opened Monday and will be open through April 15.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
How To Do Thanksgiving Dinner On A Budget In Fremont
As millions of U.S. families face hunger amid the pandemic, skip the whole turkey and consider these ways to save money this Thanksgiving.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Granada Hills Teen Wins $25K For Community Work
Nirvan Rayamajhi was awarded $25,000 for spearheading a number of different community service initiatives.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
$1.6M In Grants To CoCo Agencies Easing The Pain Of Coronavirus
Grants from the Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation are providing food, shelter, and other services to families in need.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|News|
San Ramon Seniors Treated To Heartwarming Gesture
Senior meal program recipients were surprised with bright sunflowers, lucky four-leaf clovers, and cute ladybugs, bunnies and turtles.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
El Cerrito, CA|News|
Free Childhood Immunizations, Free Turkeys This Week
A drive-thru immunization clinic has been set up to catch-up children on immunizations missed during COVID closures. Free turkeys, too!
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|Press Release|
Walnut Creek-Based Trinity Center Named Nonprofit Of The Year
Senator Glazer will honor the group for its work welcoming vulnerable populations during COVID-19.
