Kern Community Foundation

Reflections for Women: 3rd Annual Fundraiser
2024-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Buck Owens Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, 93308, United States
Join Reflections for Women for its 3rd Annual Fundraiser

Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN): Grant Writing & Grants Management Panel
2024-03-15 08:30 - 10:00
Kern Alliance of Nonprofits March 2024 Training
KAN Training: Grant Writing & Grants Management Panel
The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is hosting nonprofit trainings. 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: March 15, 2024
Location: Chase Building, Christine Lizardi Frazier 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

6th Annual West High Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony
2024-03-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Stockdale Country Club, 7001 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield, 93309
6th Annual West High Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony
Please join us for the 6th Annual West High Hall of Fame Dinner honoring the accomplishments and exceptional achievements of alumni, former staff, and community stakeholders for their significant contributions to West High School.
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM Social – 6:15 PM Dinner – 7:30 PM Program
Location: Stockdale Country Club 7001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, California 93309
To purchase tickets: (CLICK HERE)

Charmed & Chosen Empowerment Center Grand Opening
2024-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Charmed & Chosen Empowerment Center, 1400 Easton Drive Suite 128, Bakersfield, CA, 93309, United States
Charmed & Chosen Empowerment Center Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
Event Starts at 6 PM
1400 Easton Drive Suite 128 Bakersfield, CA
For more information: 661-633-5495

Dinner at the Derby
2024-04-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Seven Oaks Country Club, 2000 Grand Lakes Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93311, United States
Dinner at the Derby
Benefiting – Youth Connection, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County, and Bakersfield North Rotary Foundation
Dinner at the Derby

Friday, April 12, 2024
Seven Oaks Country Club
2000 Grand Lakes Avenue, Bakersfield 93311
6:00 PM Cocktails and Wagers
7:00 PM Post Time
Buffett Dinner
Hats and Colorful Derby Attire Encouraged
Parade of Hats
Live and Silent Auction
Grand Prize Drawing
Benefiting – Youth Connection, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County, and Bakersfield North Rotary Foundation

https://bgclubsofkerncounty.ejoinme.org/Derby2024
The Kentucky Derby won’t be run until May, but the annual “Dinner at the Derby” fundraiser benefiting Youth Connection, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County, and Bakersfield North Rotary Foundation will be off to the races on April 12, 2024. The races are pre-recorded, with the winners of each of the 12 races entered into a drawing for the grand prize. There’s only one big winner, but wagering on the races adds to the excitement. The gambling is aboveboard, with winners being paid in tickets for the raffle, which consists of baskets donated by the board members of Youth Connection. The buffet dinner is Southern-themed. The parade of hats has guests don festive headwear in honor of “race day.” This fabulous event also includes a live and silent auction.
$150 Single OR $275 Couple’s ticket (includes Naming/Ownership of 1 Virtual Racehorse)
Ed Jacobs 661-325-3730 x 242
ejacobs@bgckc.org

BIMHI 5K Walk/Run Race Against Birth Inequities
2024-04-13 08:00 - 11:00 | The Park at Riverwalk, 11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, 93311
Black Infant Maternal Health Initiative 5K Walk/ Run Against Birth Inequities
Join the BIMHI 5K Walk/Run Race Against Birth Inequities and join the movement towards health equity.
Be among the first 200 to register, and you’ll secure your spot in this meaningful event. You’ll also receive a complimentary race t-shirt and medal as a token of our appreciation for your support in this crucial cause.
Date: April 13, 2024
Start Time: 8 AM
Location: The Park at Riverwalk 11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Costs: $40
To register: CLICK HERE

emPOWERment DessPerkins Foundation & Bakersfield Senior Center: Human Trafficking Donor Appreciation Brunch
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | 530 4th St. Bakersfield, CA, 530 4th St, Bakersfield, CA, 93304, United States
emPOWERment DessPerkins Foundation & Bakersfield Senior Center: Human Trafficking Donor Appreciation Brunch
Join emPOWERment DessPerkins Foundation & Bakersfield Senior Center as they host the Human Trafficking Donor Appreciation Brunch on April 13, 2024, from 10 AM – 12 PM.
Location: 530 4th St., Bakersfield, CA 93304
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
RSVP: diondquist@gmail.com or call 661-599-5455

Be Finally Free: Interesting Men Who Cook
2024-04-13 18:00 - 21:00 | The Gaslight Melodrama, 1248 Jomani Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93312, United States

Temblor: Bingo & Beers featuring Bakersfield Boxers & Bullies Rescue
2024-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Temblor Brewing Company, 3200 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States

2024 Give Big Kern Press Conference
2024-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | The Padre Hotel, 1702 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Join us for the 2024 Give Big Kern Press Conference!

WHAT: Give Big Kern Kick-off Press Conference
WHEN: April 16, 2024; 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 7, 2024. In 2023, Give Big Kern raised a record-breaking $965,893 for 137 local nonprofits. The collaborative effort helps Kern’s community-based organizations raise unrestricted resources while growing their visibility, capacity, and sustainability through raising dollars and volunteer hours. Donors can make donations on Giving Day or begin donating to their favorite local nonprofits as early as April 7, 2024!
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

About the Host of Give Big Kern – Kern Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with a straightforward mission: “Growing Community. Growing Philanthropy.” For 25 years, we have served as a charitable resource for local donors and corporations, generating capital to provide philanthropic solutions for Kern County. Home to nearly 200 charitable funds with over $40 million in assets, we’ve awarded about $30 million in grants and scholarships. Give Big Kern is a part of the Foundation’s initiative of Nonprofit Strengthening, which increases visibility, builds capacity, and improves sustainability for local nonprofits. For more information about Kern Community Foundation visit kernfoundation.org. For more information, visit www.givebigkern.org or contact Kern Community Foundation at (661)325-5346.

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.

Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN): High Functioning Governing & Working Boards Panel
2024-04-19 08:30 - 10:00 | City Centre, 1300 17th Street Rm 1A, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, United States
Kern Alliance of Nonprofits April 2024 Training
KAN Training: High Functioning Governing & Working Boards Panel
The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is hosting nonprofit trainings. 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: April 19, 2024
Location: KCSOS City Centre, 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

JJ's Legacy Gala Dinner
2024-04-20 | Stockdale Country Club, 7001 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield, 93309
JJ’s Legacy Gala Dinner
Get ready for a lush Tropical Night at JJ’s Legacy Gala on April 20, 2024. This year, it’s all about embracing the chic and vibrant essence of the tropics! 🌴✨
Join us in Kern County’s most enchanting evening, where elegance intertwines with the serene spirit of tropical chic. Dress in your island best and help us continue our vital support for the community.
Ready to be p

2nd Annual Give Big at the Park: Give Big Kern Nonprofit Meet and Greet
2024-04-20 08:00 - 13:00 | The Park at Riverwalk, 11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, 93311
2nd Annual Give Big at the Park 2024
Give Big at the Park 2024 will take place on April 20, 2024!
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Give Big at the Park: Nonprofit Meet and Greet.
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Location: The Park at Riverwalk
Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
On April 22, 2023, Kern Community Foundation hosted the inaugural Give Big at the Park at River Walk. It was a nonprofit meet-and-greet that showcased the vibrant nonprofits in Kern County. Over 60 local nonprofit organizations shared their missions, services, and stories with the attendees and nonprofit partners. The purpose of the event 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 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.

The Women's and Girls' Fund 2024 Annual Luncheon Celebration
2024-04-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Seven Oaks Country Club, 2000 Grand Lakes Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, 93311, United States
The Women’s and Girls’ Fund Annual Luncheon Celebration
The annual luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th, at Seven Oaks Country Club.
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.
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. Please register before April 5, 2024; 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/list/event?event_date_id=1762

Flood Ministries: 2nd Annual Spring Gala Fundraiser
2024-04-26 17:30 - 21:30 | 3417 Pegasus Drive, 3417 Pegasus Dr, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Save the Date! Flood Ministries presents 2nd Annual Spring Gala Fundraiser

Join us for fun, fellowship, and fundraising!

Time & Location:
Apr 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
3417 Pegasus Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308

If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Kari at Kari@floodbako.com

Relay for Life Bakersfield: Adios Cancer
2024-05-04 - 2024-05-05 | Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S P St, Bakersfield, CA, 93307, United States
Adios Cancer hosted by Relay for Life – American Cancer Society
Join us at the Kern County Fairgrounds on May 4th – 5th for a fun, free family affair for a great cause!
Register Today!
www.relayforlife.org/bakersfieldca

NAMI Kern County: Mental Health Gala
2024-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | CityServe, 3201 F Street, Bakersfield, 93301
NAMI Kern County presents 1st Annual Mental Health Gala
The first annual Mental Health Gala is on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 6 pm at CityServe, 3201 F Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
Black Tie attire. Guest Speaker, special music, and awards ceremony.

Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra: Scheherazade
2024-05-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Mechanics Bank, Theater & Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, 93301
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra: Scheherazade
Composer Discovery Project Winner | New Work
Part of Bakersfield Symphony’s “Growing our Own” Initiative
Prokofiev | Piano Concerto No. 3
Rimsky-Korsakov | Scheherazade
Saturday, May 4, 2024
6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Mechanics Bank Theater | 1001 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA, 93301

H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Bingo & Beers
2024-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Temblor Brewing Company, 3200 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Join H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection for its Bingo & Beers night at Temblor Brewing.
FREE TO PLAY! All ages welcome!
May 6, 2024
7 – 9 PM

Give Big Kern 2024 - Celebrate Kern County's Official Day of Giving.
2024-05-07
Give Big Kern 2024
Give Big Kern 2024 will take place on May 7, 2024!
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.

Redemption Ranch Sip & Shop Fundraiser
2024-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Sugardaddy’s, 5512 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA, 93309, United States
Please join a Mother’s Day Sip & Shop Fundraiser for Redemption Ranch.
Hosted by Sugardaddy’s Women’s Boutique
May 11, 2024
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
5512 Stockdale Hwy

Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN): Continuous Improvement
2024-05-17 08:30 - 10:00 | City Centre, 1300 17th Street Rm 1A, Bakersfield, CA, 93301, United States
Kern Alliance of Nonprofits May 2024 Training
KAN Training: Continuous Improvement
The Kern Alliance of Nonprofits (KAN) is hosting nonprofit trainings. 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: May 17, 2024
Location: KCSOS City Centre, 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 2024 Leadership Awards
2024-06-05 11:00 - 13:00 | The Woman’s Club of Bakersfield, 2030 18th St, Bakersfield, CA, United States
SAVE THE DATE KAN 2024 Leadership Awards
Kern Alliance of Nonprofit’s 2024 Leadership Awards will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 11 am-1 pm at The Woman’s Club Bakersfield. Tickets will be on sale soon.
To purchase a table or tickets: (CLICK HERE)

Bakersfield ARC Celebrates 75 Years
2024-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Riverfront Manor, 10421 Round Mountain Rd, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States

Bakersfield ARC: Riverfront Manor Ribbon Cutting
2024-06-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Riverfront Manor, 10421 Round Mountain Rd, Bakersfield, CA, 93308, United States
Bakersfield ARC is celebrating 75 years of dedicated service to the community! There will be a special media events and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Riverfront Manor.

Charmed & Chosen presents Thriving Thursdays Teens & Tweens
2024-06-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Charmed & Chosen Empowerment Center, 1400 Easton Drive Suite 128, Bakersfield, CA, 93309, United States
Charmed & Chosen presents Thriving Thursdays Teens & Tweens
This is a FREE 10-week girls group for ages 10 to 19. Thursday’s starting June 6th.

Covenant Community Services: Frank Lloyd Wright Birthday Celebration Events
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-08 | The Albin Home, 4260 Country Club Drive, Bakersfield, CA, United States
Join Frank Lloyd Wright Birthday Celebration Events to benefit Covenant Community Services. Space is limited to 50 guests. Text flwwine & flwbrunch to 44834 for tickets and details, or use the QR codes.
Birthday Celebration Events
Wine Tasting Friday, June 7th, 6 PM
Brunch Saturday, June 8th, 9 AM

Redemption Ranch: Father's Day Flapjack Fundraiser
2024-06-15 08:00 - 10:30 | Applebee’s Grill & Bar, 9000 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA, United States
Join Redemption Ranch: Father’s Day Flapjack Fundraiser
Redemption Ranch is holding a Father’s Day Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s on June 15th, 2024, from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

2024 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards
2024-06-22 17:00 - 22:00 | Mechanics Bank, Theater & Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, 93301
2024 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards
Tickets for the 2024 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards presented by Valley Stong Credit Union are now on sale! Bakersfield’s biggest night is only two months away, on Saturday, June 22. So, hurry up and don’t wait, get your tickets now!
To secure your spot text BBA to 366283. Act now – early bird pricing ends on Friday, May 3!
For more information, please visit https://beautiful.bakochamber.com/

California Karen Youth Connection 11th Annual Summer Leadership Conference
2024-06-27 - 2024-06-30 | Cordoniz Recreation Area Campgroud, 32175 Road 29, Raymond, CA, 93653, United States
