Bakersfield Angels

Last Monday, we wrapped up our final program event of the year with our 2nd Annual Holiday Bingo Bash! Mentors and youth donned their best matching Christmas sweaters, shared a delicious dinner and had a blast playing bingo with exciting prizes up for grabs. They even received a special surprise visit from Santa himself! Special moments like these showcase the meaningful impact of our Dare to Dream program!

Are you the mentor Michael has been waiting for? 🌟 ⁠ ⁠ At Bakersfield Angels, we’re passionate about connecting youth like Michael with mentors who truly understand them—offering guidance, encouragement and support as they navigate their path toward a bright future. ⁠ ⁠ Michael is an outgoing, ambitious 13-year-old with big dreams. Could you be the one to inspire and empower him on his journey? Send us a DM or click the link to learn more and make a difference today! https://lnkd.in/g-rYdSfZ ⁠

Merry Christmas from our Bakersfield Angels family to yours! ⁠ ⁠ Thank you for bringing love, hope, and lasting impact to our foster care community this season and all year long. ⁠ ⁠⁠

YOU did it again!!⁠ So we want to say THANKS...⁠ ⁠ - To the Bridge Bible Church who provided Walmart gift cards for ALL of our families--over $11,700!⁠ ⁠ -To Mission Bank, Bakersfield Pilates Barre, Kinder Prep Academy, Moo Creamery, American Kids and Mango Haus who were collection spots for Gingerbread Kits--over 100 collected!⁠ ⁠ -To Valley Montessori Academy and Bakersfield Christian who were collection spots for fast food gift cards for our youth--over $700 worth!⁠ ⁠ -To Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital, who collected sports equipment for local group homes...⁠ ⁠ AND to each individual who purchased a gift card or gingerbread kit on our registry!⁠ ⁠ YOU made Christmas SWEETER for our youth and families!⁠

Happy Sunday!

Last Monday was nothing short of magical with Bakersfield Angels for our 2nd annual night at Christmas Town! ⁠ ⁠ 59 of our Love Box families came together to enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday lights, ice skating, and even a visit with Santa. To make the night even more special, families took home Walmart gift cards, along with gingerbread house kits for their little ones to enjoy! ⁠ ⁠ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and big thank you to @christmas_town for providing space for our families to make the most out of this Christmas season. Your generosity truly made a difference!

A Special Family Needs You! ⁠ ⁠ The Fernandez family is looking for support as they welcomed a new addition to their family. ⁠ ⁠ At Bakersfield Angels, we're committed to pairing dedicated caregivers with committed leaders who can encourage them as they navigate this incredible journey of fostering. ⁠ ⁠ Would you or someone you know be interested in helping the Fernandez family? Click the link to learn more about this opportunity!⁠ https://lnkd.in/gb5EuP_C

This holiday season, we’re celebrating the joy of our most recent connections! ⁠ We now have-⁠ 52 Love Box Matches ⁠ 120 Dare to Dream Matches⁠ ⁠ Each match is more than just a connection—it’s a lifeline of encouragement, hope, and love, especially during this special time of year. ⁠ ⁠ Ready to give the gift of impact? There’s still time to make a difference before the year ends! Visit the link to get involved! ⁠ https://lnkd.in/g-KS_CZk

Happy Sunday!

This year’s National Adoption Day turned dreams into reality! Witness the heartwarming moment as the Mendoza family officially welcome Maya into their forever family. Days like this are a beautiful reminder of the life-changing power of adoption.