In response to the Borel Fire in the Kern River Valley the Kern Community Foundation has activated the Borel Fire Relief Fund. The fund may receive gifts from individuals, corporations, and private foundations. The Foundation has a history of helping the Kern River Valley community and will be able to deliver monetary assistance efficiently and effectively. First and foremost, the fund will provide assistance to communities impacted by the Borel Fire. The focus of the fund is to provide assistance in the areas of resettlement, rebuilding, and infrastructure within the affected area.

How to Donate

How can I make a donation?

Credit Card Donations
– Go to Borel Fire Relief Fund (CLICK HERE).
**The Foundation is not able to assume credit card fees; to avoid this, donors may mail a check.

Check Donations
– Make payable to: Kern Community Foundation – Memo: Borel Fire Relief Fund
– Mail to: Kern Community Foundation, 5701 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 110, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Nonprofits

Nonprofits may request funding from the Borel Fire Relief Fund by filling out the Borel Fire Assistance Request Form through the Foundation’s Online Grant Portal. Applications are open during emergencies, and grants will be awarded on a rolling basis.

Resources

 Call Center Information:

• (661) 873-2660
  • Non-emergency resource line
  • Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• (661) 861-3110
• Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line to report missing persons
• Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
• As always, for any emergencies, please call 911

Evacuation Center: Residents under an evacuation warning or order can go to the Tehachapi Education Center located at 126 S. Snyder Ave., Tehachapi.

Animal Service: Animal Services are available to assist in sheltering companion animals at the center. Contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.

Large Animal Assistance: The rodeo grounds in Kernville (467 Scodie Ave., Kernville) is available for residents who need to move large animals or livestock. For more information, contact Orion, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 661-340-0026.

FAQs

For more information, who should I contact?
To learn more about the Borel Fire Relief Fund, contact Kern Community Foundation at 661.325.5346 or info@kernfoundation.org.

How will the money be used?
The Foundation will work with nonprofit and government stakeholders, establishing safeguards to secure proper distribution of the funds, which will be used for long term relief: resettlement, rebuilding, and infrastructure within the affected area.

How can nonprofits receive funds to provide fire relief services?
Nonprofits may request funding from the Community Disaster Relief Fund by filling out the Assistance Request Form through the Foundation’s Online Grant Portal. (CLICK HERE) to access grant portal.

What about fees?
100% of funds donated by individuals and families for the Borel Fire Relief Fund will go directly to provide assistance and fund recovery efforts, excluding credit card transaction fees.