Dear Reader:

Over the years, we’ve been awed by the generosity of readers like you who have made Share the Spirit possible. The East Bay Times and you, the readers and supporters, are helping neighbors in need and enhancing lives, warming hearts and bringing hope and joy to people coping with challenges.

Again this year, Share the Spirit stories focus on a wide range of people including children in need of education, seniors requiring care, families seeking food and shelter, and so much more here in the East Bay. All of this happens with the support of people like you. This is a community of givers, of helpers, of people who believe in the power of storytelling and the benefits of doing good.

This year, we invite you to join us in granting wishes this holiday season. Your ongoing support is crucial to sustaining these local organizations, reaching more individuals and turning dreams into reality.

Your generosity makes a difference. A gift of any size can have a profound effect, providing shelter for the unhoused, therapy for a youth with a disability, meals for a senior.

Make a difference by contributing to Share the Spirit and improving our community. Together, we can continue to bring hope, relief and joy to neighbors in need.

Thank you for your enduring support and for being an integral part of our community.

With gratitude,

Sharon Ryan

Publisher, East Bay Times

P.S.: Your entire donation stays local, with the East Bay Times covering administrative costs for the program.