Bakersfield Senior Center – First Sunday Gospel Brunch
Join BCS every first Sunday as they celebrate faith, joy, and community.
530 4th St. Bakersfield, CA
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
RSVP: Call BSC 661-325-1113 or email info@bakersfieldseniorcenter.org
The Women’s and Girl
s’ Fund 21st Anniversary Luncheon Celebration
The annual luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th, at Seven Oaks Country Club.
Honoring our 2026 Grant Recipients and the Judi McCarthy Women’s Philanthropy Awardees Dr. Gayle Yraceburu and Padmavathi (Padma) Narayanan. Individual tickets are $95 per guest. Sponsorships available.
To register for your tables or for individual tickets with a credit card, please select from the list below and use the online registration system. Please register before March 13, 2026; however, we expect the event to be a sellout this year, so earlier registration is recommended.
For any questions, please contact Kern Community Foundation at 661-325-5346 or email wgf@kernfoundation.org. Thank you for supporting the Women’s and Girls’ Fund.
Payment
- To purchase tickets, tables, or sponsorships with a credit card, please visit: https://kern.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?event_date_id=2095
- If paying by check, please make it payable to Kern Community Foundation and mail it to 5701 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 110, Bakersfield, CA 93309. In the check memo, please reference the WGF Annual Luncheon.
Individual Tickets – $95
Table of 8 Reserved Seating – $800
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Give Big Kern 2026
GBK 2026 will take place on May 5, 2026!
Give Big Kern has raised over millions of dollars from thousands of donors for hundreds of local nonprofit organizations. Every year since 2016, Kern Community Foundation has hosted GBK to help local nonprofit organizations raise money and volunteer hours. GBK is a month-long event of community engagement in giving and volunteering that leads up to the first Tuesday in May. GBK is part of Kern Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Strengthening strategic initiative. The initiative increases visibility, builds capacity, and improves sustainability for local nonprofits. The effort shines a light on hard-working local nonprofits, empowering them to advance their marketing and development capabilities, and donor, board and volunteer engagement while encouraging networking and collaboration among nonprofit organizations across the sector. GBK would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Nonprofits participate in GBK at no cost. Marketing materials, event fees, online platform, and training are provided through our generous sponsors.
Interested in a sponsoring, please contact info@kernfoundation.org.
Other GBK 2026 Events
Press Conference – April 14, 2026
3rd Annual Give Big at the Park: Nonprofit Meet & Greet – April 18, 2026
Liberty Bell & Watch Party – May 5, 2026
Hosted by the Bakersfield Senior Center
You’re invited to an exciting evening of fun and fundraising at the Monte Carlo Night, the signature senior center fundraiser hosted by the Bakersfield Senior Center. This impactful nonprofit event in Kern County supports essential programs and services for local seniors—especially low-income, underserved, and veteran populations. All proceeds help support senior programs that promote wellness, social connection, and lifelong learning in our community.
Support this great cause while gaining valuable community exposure in Kern County. Sponsorship benefits include:
- Recognition in event materials, signage, and social media
- Complimentary tickets and VIP perks
- Opportunities to showcase your brand to corporate, nonprofit, and civic leaders
Guests will enjoy a lively casino-themed fundraiser featuring:
- Delicious hors d’oeuvres
- Cash bar
- Music and dancing
Join us for this exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of local seniors!
Secure your Monte Carlo Night Bakersfield Senior Center sponsorship or table today! CLICK HERE
32nd Annual Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Join us on April 7, 2025, from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Seven Oaks Country Club for the Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament. The Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament is a premier annual event hosted by Links for Life, dedicated to empowering women in Kern County who are battling breast cancer. In honor of Sharyn Woods, a cherished community member lost to the disease, this prestigious tournament brings together top-tier professional golfers and enthusiastic for an unforgettable day of competition. Proceeds directly benefit women undergoing breast cancer treatment, ensuring they receive the vital support they need. With its compelling format and unwavering commitment to a life-changing cause, the event continues to inspire, unite, and make a lasting impact on the fight against breast cancer.
Register for Links For Life’s event
The Women’s and Girls’ Fund 20th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration
The annual luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26th, at Seven Oaks Country Club.
Honoring our 2025 Grant Recipients and the Judi McCarthy Women’s Philanthropy Awardees: Neetu Jhaj & Alana S. Jackson
Individual Tickets – $95
Table of 8 Reserved Seating – $800
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
To register for your tables or individual tickets with a credit card, please select from the list below and use the online registration system: https://kern.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?event_date_id=1927
If paying by check, please make it payable to Kern Community Foundation and mail it to 5701 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 110, Bakersfield, CA 93309.
Please register before March 12, 2025; however, we expect the event to be a sellout this year, so earlier registration is recommended.
For any questions, please contact Kern Community Foundation at 661-325-5346 or email wgf@kernfoundation.org.
Thank you for supporting the Women’s and Girls’ Fund.
To purchase tickets or sponsorships, go to: https://kern.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?event_date_id=1927
Give Big Kern 2025
Give Big Kern 2025 will take place on May 6, 2025!
Give Big Kern has raised over millions of dollars from thousands of donors for hundreds of local nonprofit organizations.. Every year since 2016, Kern Community Foundation has hosted GBK to help local nonprofit organizations raise money and volunteer hours. GBK is a month-long event of community engagement in giving and volunteering that leads up to the first Tuesday in May. GBK is part of Kern Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Strengthening strategic initiative. The initiative increases visibility, builds capacity, and improves sustainability for local nonprofits. The effort shines a light on hard-working local nonprofits, empowering them to advance their marketing and development capabilities, and donor, board and volunteer engagement while encouraging networking and collaboration among nonprofit organizations across the sector. GBK would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Nonprofits participate in GBK at no cost. Marketing materials, event fees, online platform, and training are provided through our generous sponsors. If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor, please contact info@kernfoundation.org.
3rd Annual Give Big at the Park 2025
Give Big at the Park 2025 will take place on May 3, 2025!
Save the date for the 3rd Annual Give Big at the Park: Nonprofit Meet and Greet.
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Location: The Park at Riverwalk
Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
Join us for the 3rd Annual Give Big at the Park: Nonprofit Meet and Greet. The nonprofit meet-and-greet will showcase the vibrant nonprofits in Kern County. Last year, over 60 local nonprofit organizations shared their missions, services, and stories with the attendees and nonprofit partners. The event’s purpose was to educate the community by showcasing the different causes the local nonprofit organizations support. The event provided a valuable platform for networking and collaboration among the participating nonprofits. Give Big Kern has raised millions of dollars from thousands of donors for hundreds of local nonprofit organizations. Every year since 2016, Kern Community Foundation has hosted GBK to help local nonprofit organizations raise money and volunteer hours. GBK is a month-long community engagement event that involves giving and volunteering and will run until the first Tuesday in May. GBK is part of Kern Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Strengthening strategic initiative. The initiative increases visibility, builds capacity, and improves sustainability for local nonprofits. The effort shines a light on hard-working local nonprofits, empowering them to advance their marketing and development capabilities, and donor, board and volunteer engagement while encouraging networking and collaboration among nonprofit organizations across the sector. GBK would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Nonprofits participate in GBK at no cost.
Join us for the 2024 Give Big Kern Press Conference!
WHAT: Give Big Kern Kick-off Press Conference
WHEN: April 22, 2025; 10 AM – 11 AM
WHERE: Belvedere Room, The Padre Hotel, 1702 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA
WHO: Learn about Kern Community Foundation and local nonprofit organizations as we get ready for Give Big Kern.
WHY: Join Kern Community Foundation and local nonprofits as we kickstart Kern County’s Official Day of Giving, Give Big Kern, scheduled for May 6, 2025. Donors can make donations on Giving Day or begin donating to their favorite local nonprofits as early as April 6, 2025!
The community can get involved and support a cause by:
- Giving through: www.givebigkern.org
- Pledging volunteer hours through: www.givebigkern.org/info/volunteer
- Liking and sharing Give Big Kern social media content
Website: givebigkern.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GIVEBIGKERN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givebigkern/
Twitter: twitter.com/GIVEBIGKERN, #GIVEBIGKERN
For more information, visit www.givebigkern.org or contact Kern Community Foundation at (661)325-5346.