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We currently have 127 active organizations on the Kern Connected Community Network. These organizations range from behavioral health clinics, school districts and community based organizations. KCCN recently hosted it's first Community Advisor Group (CAG) meeting of the year. The purpose of the CAG meeting is to assist in building a strong, healthy, and effective network. During this meeting, KCCN also shared Kern County's Q4 data to view network performance highlights.
For more information on KCCN (Click Here). If you would like to get connected to community resources (Click Here).
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Bakersfield Youth Jobs Program City Hall Fellowship | |
Kern Community Foundation staff had a farewell lunch celebrating Cristina's new endeavors. Cristina was a great asset when joining the team in 2020. Kern Community Foundation appreciates all the work she has done and will be missed by everyone. Thank you Cristina! | |
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NOR Chamber
President & CEO, Aaron Falk, was a special guest speaker at the North of the River Chamber. Aaron spoke about the importance of community foundations and how Kern Community Foundation can support local nonprofit organizations. If you would like to learn more about Kern Community Foundation supporting Kern County nonprofit organizations, (Click Here).
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Scholarship applications are now available! | If you are interested in a workshop or would like to know more about the scholarship process, please reach out to Angela@kernfoundation.org. | | | |
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The Spring 2023 cycle of the Upper Kern Fisheries grant is now open. The Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund was established as part of an agreement for fisheries mitigation during the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) re-licensing of the Kern River Number 3 Hydroelectric Plant (KR3), which is located on the Upper Kern River near Kernville. It was established with an initial contribution of $2.5 million by Southern California Edison (SCE), and has grown to nearly $3.5 million while distributing close to $1.7 million in grants benefiting the Upper Kern River Basin. Learn More
Application Due:
Monday, February 20, 2023
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The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity (The Center) recruiting new board members |  | |
The Center is actively recruiting new board members. We are committed to having a diverse board representing the entire LGBTQIA2S+ community in Kern County! The Center recognizes the sacrifice and honors the time board members put into helping The Center grow and fulfill its mission while maintaining a critical eye to supporting its values. The Board will support the work of The Center and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance.
The Center is a small non-profit that was an all-volunteer organization until 2016, when we employed our first two employees. The Center's staff and services have grown in the past few years and require board members who are up for the challenge of providing and supporting the growth, diversity, equality, and inclusion of all the members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. We are recruiting new board members for 2023! Come volunteer with us and shape the future of The Center. Check out our website for more information on joining and the online application.
For more information and application (Click Here).
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In July of 2021, the Black Infant and Maternal Health Initiative (BIMHI), was created to address the disproportionately high maternal and infant death rates experienced by the black community in Kern County. Over the course of a year, volunteers from 19 different organizations representing government, community-based organizations, the health care industry and community members, helped to develop a three-year strategic plan. BIMHI's mission is “Striving for birth equity through unity and empowerment.”
Their overall goal is to effect positive change in the death rates of Kern’s black infants and mothers. To achieve this, BIMHI has established the following goals:
- By June 30, 2025, will increase by 3% African American/Black health care professionals will be trained in Kern County by hosting a public awareness campaign, creating a two-year paid internship, and creating an educational pathway through local colleges.
- By June 30, 2023, mental health will be addressed as a factor for African American/Black infant and maternal mortality by facilitating focus groups and sister circles, while implementing a three-year phased public awareness campaign.
- By June 30, 2023, involve the community, especially African American/Black mothers, to create a monthly sister circle around wellness by locating a facilitator, selecting topics for discussion, and engaging the African American/Black community to participate.
BIMHI will be hosting a provider dinner/forum to educate our local maternal and infant medical providers on the health outcomes faced by our black community. The dinner will be held on April 14, 2023 and we are seeking sponsors to help with the cost of the dinner/forum. For more information please visit their website https://kernbimhi.com
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