Marie Harvey and her cat Mel were living in an unhealthy situation. Season of Sharing Fund helped them move into a new apartment thanks to rental deposit assistance.

Marie was a pre-school before a series of back injuries left her in excuciating pain. She's making progress with her recovery in her new home — thankfully on the first floor — and she's hoping to get back to school soon.

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SHARING STORIES is a series of portraits of people in the Bay Area who have received one-time emergency rental assistance from Season of Sharing Fund.

Rental assistance programs like Season of Sharing Fund are there for people when a month or two of rent can make the difference between staying in their home or becoming unhoused. Ultimately, rental assistance programs help prevent homelessness.

If you or someone you know in the Bay Area has experienced an unforeseen crisis and could benefit from one-time financial assistance from the Season of Sharing Fund, learn how to apply. If you are not in the Bay Area, you can always call 2-1-1 for local assistance.

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