We are thrilled to announce JJ’s Legacy 8th Annual Grillin’ and Brewin’ will take place November 9, 2023. This much anticipated fundraising event will have the same delicious, mouth-watering BBQ prepared by our local award-winning competition BBQ team, The Ridge Route Boys, Curtis Trigueiro, and PorkChop and Bubbas BBQ will join! New this year – popular local country music star Joe Peters will be our entertainment. The fundraiser benefits JJ’s Legacy Got the Dot High School Leadership Program and Club. This essential learning platform educates local students about the need and importance of registering to become an organ, eye, and tissue donor.
Bakersfield Senior Center Casino Night Fundraiser, a signature event, is key to financing the facilities and programs supporting our seniors. This wonderful opportunity offers great exposure for your company while supporting crucial community service to our seniors who need it most. The Bakersfield Senior Center helps improve the health and well-being of senior citizens targeting low-income, under-served seniors, and veterans by providing them access to better health services, programs that will allow them to socialize in an environment where they can share their life experiences and also be educated so that they can live long healthy lives. This will be a night of food and fun that you won’t want to miss! Our event will feature a full complement of staffed gaming tables, including Poker, Roulette, Craps, Bingo, Black Jack, fabulous hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, amazing raffles, a silent auction, music, and dancing.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Bakersfield Senior Center
“Safe Haven Kids of California City Presents Annual Back 2 School Backpack & Resupply Giveaway”
(SHKLCC) is an organization dedicated to help families and especially our youth in our community. Over the last year we have been able to help more than 800 families. We are currently in the early stages of planning our “Back2School Backpack Giveaway 2023 This amazing event for parents and kids to come out and enjoy a day of fun in the community. We will have an amazing sponsor for taking pictures for keepsakes of memories with the kids and families. We will be giving Backpacks to all the kids. Starbucks of Cal-City will be there supporting the community with free ice coffee and sweet tea for all, also Dolores Huerta Foundation youth will be there educating the community the importance of youth being involved and also be giving out free items to the community & many more organizations will be there. There will be a free raffle for all parents in attendance. You can win cool items for all / arts & crafts / food & water, juice / jumper house / free educational item pencil/ pens/ folders/ paper/ backpacks and a lot more for free to our community.
Last year we were able to give away over 200 + Backpacks to the kids and we are hoping to give even more this year.
(SHKLCC) has been doing amazing things here in our community. We started in a dirt field giving to our community with 10 to 15 people, now we have moved at our local recreation center and have over 150 to 200 people come out and support us. This year we would love to give even more. lt is becoming increasingly difficult for the organization to continue to provide their excellent services to our community. The reason behind this is due to the increasing costs and the current economic environment. That’s the reason why I’m contacting you. I feel strongly about the (SHKLCC). Your help to our organization will help us continuously help our community.
(SHKLCC) works very hard for the kids & families of our community.
Safe Haven Kids League of California City does not discriminate against race, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation, as well as other categories.
(SHKLCC) board members do not take a salary, all donations are used for our programs and our events. Any donations will be extremely appreciated, and will make sure our community knows where this generous donation comes from.
Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) October Training
KAN Training: Nonprofit Strategic Planning
The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is hosting Strategic Planning Training! Launched in 2016 by a small group of local nonprofit leaders who care deeply about building the capacity of nonprofit organizations in Kern County. They provide monthly educational workshops on various aspects of nonprofit work taught by qualified leaders, and quarterly social mixers designed to bring community-based organizations and their partners and supporters together for strategic networking.
Date: October 18, 2023 Location: KCSOS City Center, Rm 1B 1300 17th Street
*Training dates, locations, and topics are tentative and subject to change
All trainings will be from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., with check-in at 8 a.m.
Trainings will also be available on Zoom. Link will be sent upon registration.
Interested in becoming a member? Click (HERE) and submit your membership form today!
The Steering Committee meets monthly to guide the Alliance’s work in the areas of strategic planning, education and nonprofit leadership development, communications and outreach, advocacy, membership, and more.
Their mission was…To strengthen the Community Benefit Organizations of Kern County. Following a process that involved stakeholder feedback and strategic planning in the Spring of 2019, the new mission is…To strengthen the Nonprofit Organizations of Kern County through training, networking, and advocacy.
Interested in becoming a member of KAN? Click (HERE) and submit your membership form today!
KAN’s Vision is…To create a strong community benefit sector that plays a vital role in a healthy, prosperous and vibrant Kern County.
Stay up to date on news and events by subscribing to our email list or visiting us on social media: Facebook and Instagram @kernallianceofnonprofits
Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) September Training
KAN Training – Nonprofit Law: Advocacy and Lobbying Rules for Nonprofits
The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is hosting Nonprofit Law Training. Launched in 2016 by a small group of local nonprofit leaders who care deeply about building the capacity of nonprofit organizations in Kern County. They provide monthly educational workshops on various aspects of nonprofit work taught by qualified leaders, and quarterly social mixers designed to bring community-based organizations and their partners and supporters together for strategic networking.
Date: September 20, 2023 Location: Chase Building, Christine Lizardi Fraizer 301 1675 Chester Ave (corner of 17th and Chester)
*Training dates, locations, and topics are tentative and subject to change
All trainings will be from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., with check-in at 8 a.m.
Trainings will also be available on Zoom. Link will be sent upon registration.
Interested in becoming a member? Click (HERE) and submit your membership form today!
The Steering Committee meets monthly to guide the Alliance’s work in the areas of strategic planning, education and nonprofit leadership development, communications and outreach, advocacy, membership, and more.
Their mission was…To strengthen the Community Benefit Organizations of Kern County. Following a process that involved stakeholder feedback and strategic planning in the Spring of 2019, the new mission is…To strengthen the Nonprofit Organizations of Kern County through training, networking, and advocacy.
Interested in becoming a member of KAN? Click (HERE) and submit your membership form today!
KAN’s Vision is…To create a strong community benefit sector that plays a vital role in a healthy, prosperous and vibrant Kern County.
Stay up to date on news and events by subscribing to our email list or visiting us on social media: Facebook and Instagram @kernallianceofnonprofits
The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is hosting Onboarding Board Members Training! KAN was launched in 2016 by a small group of local nonprofit leaders who care deeply about building the capacity of the nonprofit organizations in Kern County.
Date: May 17, 2023
Location: KCSOS City Centre, Room 1C
*Training dates, locations, and topics are tentative and subject to change
All trainings will be from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m, with check-in at 8 am
Stay up to date on KAN News and events by subscribing to our email list or visiting us on Facebook and Instagram @kernallianceofnonprofits
The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is hosting Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Training! KAN was launched in 2016 by a small group of local nonprofit leaders who care deeply about building the capacity of the nonprofit organizations in Kern County.
Date: April 19, 2023
Location: KCSOS City Centre, Room 1C
*Training dates, locations, and topics are tentative and subject to change
All trainings will be from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m, with check-in at 8 am
Stay up to date on KAN News and events by subscribing to our email list or visiting us on Facebook and Instagram @kernallianceofnonprofits
The Bakersfield City School District, in collaboration with Stay Focused, is partnering with Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School, MLK Initiative, St. John’s Church, ShePOWER, and Compassion Christian Center to present “The Celebration of a King and a Day of Service,” to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will feature student presentations from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary school, Performers, Community Resource Vendors, Guest Speakers, and many more. Music, prize giveaways, free food, and live performances will be available.
The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is hosting Marketing Your Nonprofit Training! KAN was launched in 2016 by a small group of local nonprofit leaders who care deeply about building the capacity of the nonprofit organizations in Kern County.
Date: March 15, 2023
Location: KCSOS City Centre, Room 1C
*Training dates, locations, and topics are tentative and subject to change
All trainings will be from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m, with check-in at 8 am
Stay up to date on KAN News and events by subscribing to our email list or visiting us on Facebook and Instagram @kernallianceofnonprofits
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