It’s been a hard year — but for tens of thousands of Oregonians, these are desperate times. And amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ensuing recession and the state’s wildfires, help has been even harder to find. On this episode, journalists highlight some of the charities and social service groups featured in The Oregonian/OregonLive's Season of Sharing campaign.

You'll hear from newsletters and special projects editors Amy Wang, daily life editor Grant Butler, Portland Trail Blazers beat reporter Aaron Fentress, and breaking news reporter Jayati Ramakrishnan.

Read about all 12 beneficiaries of the drive at oregonlive.com/sharing.

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