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To stop domestic violence and sexual assault in Kern County and assist survivors in reclaiming their lives.
Saving at-risk domestic animals and promoting spay & neuter, shots, and microchipping.
To provide a no-kill haven for abused, abandoned and disabled dogs through programs of rescue, care of life, adoption and spay/neuter assistance.
To provide a safe and nurturing environment for battered and homeless women and their children while presenting them with options for a healthy lifestyle.
To discover treatments and cures for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest
Improving the lives of those in Kern County affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
To eliminate Alzheimer’s through research; provide support for all affected; and to reduce dementia through brain health.
To save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
To build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.