East Bay · Community nonprofit
Help that shows up.
We connect East Bay families and unhoused neighbors to benefits, workshops, and emergency Hope Bags — and we walk the paperwork with you.
Impact
Not a scoreboard — a record of neighbors reached.
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850+
Taylor Hope Bags delivered
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312
Families connected to resources
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47
Workshops in 2024–25
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28
Partner agencies in our network
What we do
Three ways we show up — navigation, learning, and a bag when someone needs one tonight.
Resource referrals
If you’re stuck on benefits, housing waitlists, or which office to call — we find the right door and make the introduction.
Get helpCommunity education
Workshops on money basics and practical skills — plus discounted Coursera access so digital skills aren’t behind a paywall.
Ask about workshopsTaylor Hope Bags
Emergency kits for unhoused neighbors: hygiene, warmth, snacks, and a note with where to get more help — handed out by volunteers.
Fund a bagHow a Hope Bag works
Where a gift goes — from your phone to someone’s hands.
You give
We pack
We distribute
We connect
Step 1
You give
About $25 covers packing materials and core supplies for one bag.
Step 2
We pack
Volunteers assemble socks, hygiene items, snacks, water, and a warm layer when we can.
Step 3
We distribute
Mobile handoff in the community, coordinated with partner outreach when possible.
Step 4
We connect
Each bag includes how to reach us for longer-term help.
“I want everyone — no matter their situation — to find the support they need. I hope you’ll walk this with me.”
Lenore Soto
Executive Director, Community for Resilience
Need help?
Tell us what you need in one or two sentences. We reply within 1–2 business days. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.
Email usPartner with us
Human service agencies: we help your clients navigate resources and can coordinate Hope Bag distributions.
Email LenoreFund the next Hope Bag
Your gift pays for supplies, packing, and the time it takes to connect someone to longer-term help.
Suggested amount
Roughly covers supplies for 1 bag
Send via Zelle
- Choose an amount (or enter your own).
- Open Zelle in your banking app.
- Paste our email — memo: CFR donation.
- Email us if you’d like a receipt.