KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Join the Bakersfield Angels' High School Ambassador Team as they host a 5k color run/family walk on Saturday, March 22, at the Back2Back Sports Complex. All ages are welcome! Scan the QR Code to register. #fosteryouth #bakersfieldangels #colorrun #5k #nonprofit #kern #community

Support ‘Carrot Cake for a Cause’ until May 6th!! Every slice bought at Sequoia Sandwich's Bakersfield delis donates $0.50 to Give Big Kern. Thank you, Sequoia Sandwich, for supporting Kern County's nonprofits. #GiveBigKern #CarrotCakeForACause #SupportLocal #GivingDay #GivingTuesday

At the Minter Airfield, Minter Field Air Museum Inc. is hosting the Brass Era/ Pre-war Bakersfield Swap Meet 2025 on May 2 & 3, 2025. Call Steven at (323)497-0601 for vendor registration and general information. #MinterAirfield #MinterFieldAirMuseum #BakersfieldEvents #Nonprofit

The Waterman Foundation, in partnership with Kern Community Foundation, is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Capital Grant Program. The Waterman Foundation will award approximately $40,000 to local nonprofits for capital projects, including building improvements, equipment purchases, and facility upgrades. A member of the Bakersfield Downtown Rotary Club must sponsor the application. Application window: March 1 – May 1, 2025. Apply today at kernfoundation.org/grants #capitalfunding #grant #bakersfield #downtownbakersfield

Kern Alliance of Nonprofits is hosting a "Nonprofits & Human Resources Law Tips" workshop on Friday, March 14, from 8:30 AM - 10 AM at 1300 17th Street, KCSOS City Centre, Room 1B. Presenter Daniel Klingenberger of LeBeau, Thelen LLC will provide valuable insights into navigating workplace laws and managing HR challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your HR knowledge or ensure compliance with legal requirements, this workshop is for you. Bring a friend and help spread the word! Complimentary donuts and coffee will be provided. To register, please visit kernfoundation.org/kan #KAN #community #nonprofit #kern #humanresources #HR #workshop

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Give Big at the Park: Nonprofit Meet and Greet! Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 AM to 1 PM at The Park at River Walk and learn about the different nonprofits that serve our community. Nonprofits, if you are interested in participating, go to https://lnkd.in/ghSS9Y32 to register. #givebigkern #gbk2025 #givingtuesday #nonprofit #kerncounty #givingday

Covenant Community Services Inc. is hosting its annual benefit concert for foster youth with headliner Orphan Jon and the Abandoned on Saturday, March 8th, beginning at 6:00 pm, featuring a BBQ meal from Salty’s BBQ at Salty’s Event Center. Scan the QR code to purchase tickets. For more details, call Samantha at 661-379-4783. #SupportFosterYouth #CovenantCoffee #benefitconcert #KernCounty #Nonprofit

Check out the new artwork by local artist Vicki Meadows, now on display in our office! If you are interested in purchasing, please get in touch with us at 661-325-5346. #Artwork #LocalArtwork #Bakersfield #Kern #Community #Art #Foxtheater

Covenant Community Services Inc. will host a "Mardi Gras Dinner" at Covenant Coffee at Stockdale Tower on March 4 at 6 PM. Limited to 40 guests. Chef Andrew Paparella has designed a wonderful menu paired with delicious wines. To RSVP, call Samantha at 661-379-4783. #fosteryouth #covenant #bakersfield #mardigras #fattuesday

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRB-SF) are jointly hosting the How to Develop CRA Partnerships with Banks Forum in Bakersfield, CA. The event aims to help nonprofits better understand the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and share effective strategies to foster community development partnerships with banks and other nonprofits. In addition, nonprofits and financial institutions will engage in structured networking to develop new partnerships that meet the needs of low- and moderate-income communities throughout greater Bakersfield. To register: https://cvent.me/W5D1MG #nonprofit #CRA #kern #partnerships