United Way of Kern County
Community Action Partnership of Kern (na)
CAPK promotes self-sufficiency by providing and advocating for early education resources, women and infant health, emergency food, home energy improvements, youth services and other poverty fighting programs. CAPK has operated continuously since 1965 as the official nonprofit agenct in the war on poverty in Kern County.
Women’s Center-High Desert, Inc.
Providing direct client services for domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse victims. Educating our community to heighten awareness and reduce the risk of re-victimization.
Links for Life Inc. (Links for Life)
We fund mammograms, ultrasounds and needle biopsies for women who are under or uninsured. Provide wigs for any women going thought cancer treatment.
American Red Cross (American Red Cross – Central California Region)
Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Dress for Success Bakersfield
We empower women to achieve economic independence by providing professional attire and the developmental tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Kern County Network for Children Foundation (KCNC Foundation)
Exists to support foster youth with living expenses and to support child abuse prevention efforts in Kern County. Supports the Foster Youth Dream Center.
New Advances for People with Disabilities (NAPD)
New Advances for People with Disabilities private, provides programs and services for over 500 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities every day.
Bakersfield Art Foundation, Inc. (Bakersfield Museum of Art)
The Bakersfield Museum of Art strives to engage and inspire diverse audiences via visual arts experiences through exhibits, programming, and education.
Hoffmann Hospice of the Valley (Hoffmann Hospice)
As Kern County’s only non-profit hospice, our mission is to celebrate the sanctity of life, provide compassionate end-of-life care, and comfort the grieving.
Southern Sierra Club Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts is committed to providing an educational program addressing the elements of healthy youth development, preparing young people to achieve their full potential.
Bethany Services, Inc. (Bakersfield Homeless Center)
Provides food, shelter, and clothing and comprehensive case management, counseling, licensed childcare, housing placement, and job training to homeless people in Kern County.
Inyo-Mono Association for the Handicapped
Provides services to adults with developmental disabilities including pre-vocational training, independent living skills training, self-advocacy, job coaching, supported employment and supported ilving services.
~United Way of Kern County, Inc
Uniting the people of Kern County to build strong healthy communities by focusing on the building blocks for a better life: Education, Income and Health.
Clinica Sierra Vista
We provide primary and preventative medical, dental, and behavioral health care, health education and case management services to underserved, low income populations throughout Kern County.
The China Lake Museum Foundation
Educate the public at large to the armament and technology history of China Lake, the Navy and the unique community supporting these great accomplishments.
Kern Literacy Council
The Kern Literacy Council provides tutoring to residents in Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, GED preparation, Citizenship, and Family Literacy.
Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County, Inc. (ADAKC)
ADAKC improves the lives of Kern County residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders.
Desert Area Resources and Training (DART)
Provides services for persons with developmental/intellectual disabilities since 1961. These include employment training, childhood programs and supported living.
California Living Museum Foundation (CALM Foundation)
Kern County’s zoo featuring California native species and the only local wildlife rehabilitation center. Voted Bakersfield’s Best Family Attraction & Annual Event (HolidayLights)
Mendiburu Magic Foundation
The organization responds to the unmet needs of local children and their families that may be Facing cancer or other catastrophic or life threatening illness.