Despite a challenging year in 2022, donors contributed some $600,000 to East Bay nonprofits
Worries about high food prices and rising inflation didn’t stop generous readers from contributing a record amount to this news organization’s annual Share the Spirit campaign, benefiting nonprofits in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
“We are just so pleased that our readers make it possible to make these grants to deserving causes every year, and we really are so grateful to everyone who helped,” Robillard said. Now in its 28th year, Share the Spirit is supported by individual, foundation and business contributions. Since its inception, the Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation has supported the Share the Spirit and Wish Book programs each year with matching donations of up to $25,000. Bay Area News Group employees donated $12,000, an amount the foundation matched. The media group provided all the staff, marketing, accounting and processing fees, Robillard said.
Julia Lakes, Oakland’s Beyond Emancipation director of development, said the story about a young woman who was about to become homeless after aging out of the foster care system touched readers’ hearts. The nonprofit helped the young woman find stable housing, and counselors supported and encouraged her to enter and complete college — and even pursue a higher degree.
Lindsay Drakeley, leadership gifts manager for the food bank, also said many people can relate to her nonprofit’s cause. Every dollar donated can purchase two meals, she said.
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