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Oakland

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE | Imani's Story

After numbing a lifetime of grief and trauma with alcohol, Imani was able to move towards healing and restoration.

A HEART FOR SERVING | Yadel's Story

You were there for Yadel when her family needed help getting on their feet. And now, Yadel gets to be there for her community.

BACK FROM THE DEAD | Jeremy's Story

Jeremy thought he’d never escape the streets. This Easter, he’s celebrating new life!

“I'M A STRONGER PERSON NOW” | Gerardo's Story

Gerardo was introduced to drugs when he was just 12 years old. That moment put him on a downhill track that would turn into a decade of addiction.

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February 1, 2024

Portland

Recovery Ministries Try to Help Portland Get Clean

After an attempt to decriminalize drugs made the addiction crisis in Oregon even worse, local Christians are pleading with the sick—and the state—to let them help.

Former convicts get a second chance at Oakland coffee shop run by former inmate

Itay Hod reports on how Big House Beans Coffee Shop is giving parolees a new lease on life after they get out of prison.

A FULL 180 | Lance's Story

Not too long ago, Lance found himself hopeless and lost outside the doors of CityTeam Portland. Today, he's an executive director at the very organization that saved his life.

CityTeam Portland: Plans for the Future

The programs at CityTeam Portland are designed to help people-of-the-street break free from homelessness and addiction. CityTeam Portland executive director Lance Orton joined us to share their plans to for the future.

Hundreds received Christmas Day meal thanks to volunteers in San Jose

The holidays can be a difficult time for some. Many people living alone on the street were treated to a real Christmas dinner Monday, put on by a group of volunteers. CityTeam in San Jose cooked up dozens of turkeys and hams, 100 pounds of potatoes, and much more -- all for one special Christmas meal.

'It is a fatal disease': State health campaign takes aim at heavy drinking

Those in the field of treating alcoholism note the disease does not discriminate based on who one knows, where they’re from or how much money they have. “Alcohol is probably one of the most deadliest drugs out there,” said Daniel Gamboa, program manager at CityTeam in Southeast Portland.

CityTeam Oakland in need of toy donations

The spirit of giving this holiday season, CityTeam Oakland is gearing up for the holidays. And while the organization plans to bring joy to 250 families, it is facing a shortage of toys and is looking to the community for help. Steven Martinez, who is the CityTeam Oakland executive director joined us on The Nine with how to help.

A HEART FOR SERVICE | Reggie's Story

After an unimaginable life of homelessness, hunger, and pain, Reggie now finds joy and purpose in daily acts of service. "The small things are what makes the big things big."

THANKFUL FOR A NEW LIFE | Luis' Story

Alcohol used to control Luis' life. Today, Luis is a new man and a critical part of CityTeam Oakland's team.

HOMELESS WITH HER SONS | Jordan's Story

Jordan found herself homeless with two boys under the age of two. She was able to find refuge at CityTeam House of Grace, and healing from past traumas.

A LIGHTHOUSE IN THE DARKNESS | CityTeam SF

Kurtis has experienced the restoration at CityTeam first hand. Now he's a leader at CityTeam SF and witnesses lives being touched daily. When people need help, they know CityTeam is a place where they can find dignity, respect, and essential resources.

How a California county aims to end homelessness

There are more than 580,000 Americans currently living without permanent housing. NBC’s Jake Ward explains how a housing initiative in California’s Santa Clara County is helping those facing homelessness get back on their feet.

“Felices y llenos de gracias”: ofrecen alimentos a miles de personas necesitadas en Acción de Gracias en SF

Voluntarios y trabajadores de las organizaciones Glide y City Team sirvieron cientos de almuerzos. “Siento que es...

Thanksgiving Day meals make holiday season brighter in Bay Area

It didn’t take Toby Chacon long to clean his plate on Thanksgiving Day. “I was hungry,” said the San Jose resident. “I was waiting for it for two days...”

Pre-Thanksgiving meal gives optimism amidst tough times in Oakland

The pre-Thanksgiving turkey meal served at CityTeam Oakland Wednesday night looked delicious, but for some residents, the free meal means they won’t go to bed hungry.

Couple’s journey out of homelessness, addiction, highlights mission of CityTeam Ministries

Austin and Rachel Reagan found sobriety and renewed purpose from South Bay organization that now employs them in key support roles.

Heart of Cabi Clothes raises domestic violence victims spirits with a fashion assist

Residents of a San Jose women’s treatment program [CityTeam House of Grace] get a fashion makeover to help rebuild their lives.

LIVING OUT HIS STORY | Steve's Story

Steve was going on 4 years homeless before coming to CityTeam. When he learned the news of his wife's passing, he was tempted to return to distructive behaviors. But he endured alongside his new community.

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April 26, 2022

San Jose

Food truck brings hot meals, essentials to San Jose homeless

Hope on Wheels is a new food truck program by CityTeam San Jose that provides hot meals and essential supplies to homeless individuals. In an effort to serve more (...)

Palo Alto Bus Route a Haven for the Homeless

Homeless people needing respite from the rain know one driver on the 22 route in Palo Alto will understand. He once was homeless himself. Kiet Do reports.

WMGK-FM John DeBella Turkey Drop Collects 9,056

The Turkey Drop benefits Cityteam Philadelphia, a local non-profit organization that provides holiday meals as well as other important services for individuals and families in need.

The kitchen at San Jose’s CityTeam hums on Thanksgiving

Although Thursday is a holiday, the kitchen at CityTeam San Jose is humming on all cylinders. “I was an executive with a hotel company. And after 26 years, I wanted to do (...)

Nonprofits bring Thanksgiving meals to San Jose’s homeless residents

Folks tend to travel long distances to eat on Thanksgiving. But for unhoused residents in San Jose, Thanksgiving dinner is coming to them. Amid the homeless encampment at (...)

It’s time to talk turkey for Santa Clara County nonprofits

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and that means social service agencies in Santa Clara County are getting ready to distribute holiday meals to thousands of people who (...)

CITYTEAM GRANT

Sharks Foundation and SAP provide CityTeam $500,000 Grant for Alameda County Mobile Food Pantry Expansion Project.

Opinion: Lived expertise shapes SJ emergency interim housing site

Have you seen them? They’re along the freeways, tucked under trees, on streets and sidewalks and quite noticeably in unsanctioned encampments along and around the (...)

“Nothing about us without us” – the starting point for an equitable and engaged community

“Nothing about us without us.” I heard this phrase from Claudine Sipili – a homelessness community activist and member of the Santa Clara County Lived Experience Advisory Board and Destination: Home’s board of directors.

Sharks Foundation, SAP Provide Grant to CityTeam For Mobile Food Pantry

The Sharks Foundation (@SJSCommunity) and SAP (@SAP_BayArea) have partnered to provide a $500,000 grant to local non-profit organization CityTeam (@CityTeam) to fund and launch the Alameda County Mobile Food (...)

How San Jose Homeless Shelters Are Adapting To The Covid-19 Surge

COVID-19 has been tearing through sheltered living spaces in San Jose, but at least one operator of such facilities has managed to keep all of its women residents safe during the pandemic.

Virus-Reduced Team at San Jose Community Non-Profit Feeds Thanksgiving Dinner to Homeless

Over the course of 2020, coronavirus has increased need for food and shelter throughout the Bay Area. On Thanksgiving Day, it also complicated efforts to provide help to those who need it.

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November 26, 2020

A LIFE CHANGING CALL | Jessica's Story

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ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE | Imani's Story

A HEART FOR SERVING | Yadel's Story

BACK FROM THE DEAD | Jeremy's Story

“I'M A STRONGER PERSON NOW” | Gerardo's Story

Recovery Ministries Try to Help Portland Get Clean

Former convicts get a second chance at Oakland coffee shop run by former inmate

A FULL 180 | Lance's Story

CityTeam Portland: Plans for the Future

Hundreds received Christmas Day meal thanks to volunteers in San Jose

'It is a fatal disease': State health campaign takes aim at heavy drinking

CityTeam Oakland in need of toy donations

A HEART FOR SERVICE | Reggie's Story

THANKFUL FOR A NEW LIFE | Luis' Story

HOMELESS WITH HER SONS | Jordan's Story

A LIGHTHOUSE IN THE DARKNESS | CityTeam SF

How a California county aims to end homelessness

“Felices y llenos de gracias”: ofrecen alimentos a miles de personas necesitadas en Acción de Gracias en SF

Thanksgiving Day meals make holiday season brighter in Bay Area

Pre-Thanksgiving meal gives optimism amidst tough times in Oakland

Couple’s journey out of homelessness, addiction, highlights mission of CityTeam Ministries

Heart of Cabi Clothes raises domestic violence victims spirits with a fashion assist

LIVING OUT HIS STORY | Steve's Story

Food truck brings hot meals, essentials to San Jose homeless

Palo Alto Bus Route a Haven for the Homeless

WMGK-FM John DeBella Turkey Drop Collects 9,056

The kitchen at San Jose’s CityTeam hums on Thanksgiving

Nonprofits bring Thanksgiving meals to San Jose’s homeless residents

It’s time to talk turkey for Santa Clara County nonprofits

CITYTEAM GRANT

Opinion: Lived expertise shapes SJ emergency interim housing site

“Nothing about us without us” – the starting point for an equitable and engaged community

Sharks Foundation, SAP Provide Grant to CityTeam For Mobile Food Pantry

How San Jose Homeless Shelters Are Adapting To The Covid-19 Surge

Virus-Reduced Team at San Jose Community Non-Profit Feeds Thanksgiving Dinner to Homeless

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