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Bakersfield Nonprofits and Charities
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Kern Kiwanis Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
ernie1 wrote:
I have been donating to Kern Kiwanis Foundation for over a year; the foundation supports many programs and projects that support children throughout Kern County. The foundation pulls together individual donations to make a greater impact to the organizations... more »
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Flood Bakersfield Ministries Inc
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- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
SGauer wrote:
When I was first involved in Flood, I remember feeling overwhelmed by the needs of the individuals that we serve. Each week, I began to build relationships with people that had life struggles far beyond anything I could imagine. Yet, week after week,... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Bakersfield Pet Food Pantry
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
Bob_51 wrote:
Bakersfield is an area with a broad range of people from the very rich to those with nothing. Bakersfield Pet Pantry is a lifeline for the unfortunate few that can barely feed themselves let alone their pets. This group helps people with no questions... more »
Animals
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County
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- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 21 reviews
shirley4 wrote:
While I haven't worked directly with The Boys & Girls Clubs, I have supported and facilitated numerous youth-support programs and activities since the mid-1970s. ANY organization that demonstrably promotes, nurtures and enhances youth education, leadership,... more »
Children & Youth
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Kern Adult Literacy Council Laubach Method Inc
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
LPhillips78 wrote:
The Kern Adult Literacy Council is an outstanding non-profit that provides a much needed service to Kern County residents. The rate of illiteracy is extremely high in Kern County, and the Kern Adult Literacy Council provides free services to combat that... more »
Education
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Entrusted Legacy
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
Alexandra V. wrote:
This charity has worked toward changing the lives of children through staff development and training. The work has shown to be a great success and they are changing after-school programs across the state of California and hope to go change the lives of... more »
Education
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Kern Humane Society Inc
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
They have a thrift store at 2111 Brundage Lane in Bakersfield. It is all volunteers and the prices are really good, clothes are nice and most are $1 or less. Books are 50¢ or $1. I like that they give the money they earn to anyone who wants... more »
Animals
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Bakersfield Art Association
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
blankcanvaswip wrote:
What an awesome website! It caused me to visit their Art Center on 1817 Eye Street. They have all kinds of things in there to see and buy. I picked up a brochure on their classes that they offered too. more »
Arts & Culture
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Covenant Coffee
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 9 reviews
pwonderly wrote:
I first became aware of Covenant Community Services while at a local bicycle race in Bakersfield, California. I was drawn to their booth for the very good reason that they were offering delicious hot coffee. While there, I learned that they have a program... more »
Children & Youth
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Love Buster Inc
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
Barbara K.1 wrote:
I've been supporting several of the rural shelters in Kern County in California's Central Valley for several years by networking their cats to San Francisco Bay Area rescues. Sadly many of the cats that find their way into these shelters, whether they... more »
Animals
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WHOLE EARTH PETS FOUNDATION INC
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
barbarasark wrote:
I met a couple of members of this group at one of their fundraising yard sales and found them to be such lovely people. They have assisted my aging feral/stray cats with food. They are so very appreciated! Most of my kitties are older ones that were left... more »
Animals
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Afford Foundation
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Shirley24 wrote:
I have been actively involved with The Garden Project for almost 3 years now. I really enjoy being involved with a wonderful group of people anxious to give back to the community! It is such a wonderful feeling to be able to pick fruit that would otherwise... more »
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Assistance League Of Bakersfield
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
KRV Family Resource Center wrote:
The Family Resource Center was privileged to be contacted by the Assistance League of Bakersfield in 2012 to participate in the Operation School Bell Program. In 2012 the OSB volunteers took the time to drive all the way up to the Kern River Valley and... more »
Human Services
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Gurdwara Guru Angad Darbar Inc
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
Its the best non-profit I have ever come across in my lifetime ! Hats off to them ! They are the best by far ! No amount of words can describe my gratitude for them. They are just carrying out God's work in the noblest manner possible. more »
Religion
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Advanced Center for Eyecare
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
ACE provided eye exams for both my kids, my wife and myself. Their staff and doctors were very helpful and friendly and their clinic was very clean and comfortable. They do amazing work for our community. more »
Health
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Portrait Of A Warrior Gallery Kern County
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- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
mobileUser524163 wrote:
This is the best gallery in Kern County! We feature our 27 Fallen Warriors portraits who gave their lives for our freedom. Always Remembered & Never Forgotten! more »
Arts & Culture
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Camp Hamilton Veterans Memorial Park Inc
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- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Todddearmore wrote:
Camp Hamilton is the best in the area for recognizing and supporting local veterans. Unlike most veteran appreciation services that only recognize their service men and women twice a year during Veteran's Day and Memorial Day, Camp Hamilton recognizes... more »
Veterans
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Deborah Amoi Foundation
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 33 reviews
oragwam wrote:
The Deborah Amoi Foundation has provided educational support for young girls and boys to attend secondary school in Kenya. Most of these young individuals would not have had the opportunity to attend secondary school without the Foundation's support... more »
Education
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Josh Farler Foundation
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
CharmaineC wrote:
Josh was born July 27, 1985 and lived in Bakersfield California until his parents moved to Yerington Nevada. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in July, 2004 at the age of 19. He had surgery but it had spread so rapidly through-out his body and he... more »
Health
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE ASSOCIATION OF KERN COUNTY INC
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
junebug17 wrote:
ADAKC was suggested to me by a nurse when my Mom's memory and behavior was rapidly changing after the death of my Dad and she then came to live with my husband and I. Her changing behavior was foreign to me as I tried to adapt to this Alzheimer's World. ADAKC... more »
Health
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Global Family Care Network Inc
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
kekelly wrote:
This nonprofit is helping change lives all over the world! Not only are they empowering communities in developing countries to begin their own ways to help and support their community, they are also coming alongside the next generation. Global Family... more »
International
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California Veterans Assistance Foundation Inc
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
bob7 wrote:
This is a Company that has about a five year history in Bakersfied CA. It is by far the best program that has happen for veterans in Kern County more »
Homeless & Housing
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Bakersfield Burrito Project
- Location:
- Bakerfield, CA
5 stars 7 reviews
Aiden H. wrote:
Every Sunday, rain or shine, these guys go out and feed the hungry people of Bakersfield. Wonderful people doing wonderful things. more »
Human Services
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association - Bakersfield Chapter
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Oliviasmom wrote:
I started this organization in memory of my 14 year old daughter, Olivia Corinne Hoff. Olivia died from sudden cardiac arrest due to an undiagnosed heart condition known as Long QT Syndrome. Olivia's death is not in vain. I will continue to do all I... more »
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Divinely Done Sos Inc
- Location:
- Bakersfield, CA
5 stars 1 review
love_God wrote:
I experienced an amazing story with Divinely Done. Their mission is to help local families in Bakersfield, CA get a "leg up" in life. The Founders feel a need to help the local people who just cannot get ahead. These needs can be met by medical help,... more »
Religion
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