Everyone can be a philanthropist. At Kern Community Foundation, we’re committed to making it easy to find, learn about and give to the causes you care about most. Discover the impact local nonprofits have on our community with our comprehensive nonprofit database. Search for your organization of choice and find information to help you make the most of your charitable gift.
To put an end to homelessness in Kern County through collaborative planning and action.
To restore and equip those impacted by addiction, crime, incarceration, and poverty by providing education, instilling life skills and giving hope to overcome their circumstances
Establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for friendship, leadership and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
To provide a safety net for low-income families while ensuring children’s basic needs are met in a supportive environment
Focused on fostering an inclusive environment that supports holistic wellness
through culturally competent services.
Birthmom Buddies provides individual support services post placement for the moms that have given the gift of family and legacy to so many.
To provide resources, compassion, and community-driven programs to help recovery, healing, and break the stigma surrounding addiction.
To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
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