Open Heart has been serving fresh, hot meals to the needy for the past 20 years.
He was aboard Air Force One and he was wearing a #CamilleStrong t-shirt in support of Camille Chabot
The homecoming, hosted by the Pleasanton Military Families Support Group, was the first for 2015.
Annually, 3,000 children have the time of their life in a unique camp experience at no cost.
Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program nominations for youth, ages 6 to 18, begin Jan. 30.
What Mota didn't know during that serendipitous encounter was that the girl she was posing with is fighting the fight of her life.
New Leaf Community Markets holds a holiday food drive each year to support the Alameda Food Bank.
The lunches were distributed to homeless assistance organizations in the East Bay.
Nominations are due January 16, 2015.
Congrats to Amador Valley High School
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Pleasanton New Leaf and other local businesses help local students transition from school to work, career, and daily living as adults
Recipients varied in age from 4 years old to a woman who was 104.
Daughters of the British Empire hosted a fashion show luncheon.
The Council's Annual Philanthropy Awards program recognizes East Bay residents for their contributions that make our communities better.
The annual “Hit for Hospice” tournament was held on September 12-14.
The event will be held on October 9 at 2300 First Street, Suite 250 in Livermore.
The Alameda County Fire vs. Alameda County Sheriff's Office will play to raise funds for Ruth Carpizo who attended school in Pleasanton.
Members describe how Rotary helps them help their community
Is Spot Hot...or Not?
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
"An entire generation of working mothers nobly tried to reach an unattainable goal, attempting to become something that didn't exist," writes Higgins.
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Learn about the noteworthy P.E. program at Lydiksen Elementary that builds muscles and fitness while teaching leadership and compassion.
Elisabeth Au-Yeung and Gina Piper have been appointed to the board of directors.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Tori Knuppe has created a movement called 'WARP'D' aimed at giving a new perspective on what women see in themselves, in the mirror and in their hearts.
The organization that gives out one of the nation's top prizes is seeking nominations for its Citizens Honors award, given to ordinary folks who do extraordinary things in a moment of crisis. Do you know someone?
From your best holiday recipes and gift ideas, to special traditions you cherish with family and opportunities to give back, we want it all!