Kern Community Foundation

Our mission is powerfully simple. Growing Community Growing Philanthropy.

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Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Our team will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

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Join us in welcoming Amy Travis as the new President & CEO of #KCF! Amy steps into the role on June 8, 2026, bringing a strong background in community leadership and philanthropy in Kern County. To learn more about Amy, visit https://t.co/TsyTBjVy4l. #CommunityFoundation

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Join us for the May workshop "AI Tools For Nonprofit Success" on May 22, 8-10 AM at KCSOS City Centre. Jim Damian will share best practices for using AI in nonprofits. Register: https://t.co/1jBS1r01mN.

#KAN #Nonprofit #Workshop #Kern #Community

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Join us for the 4th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Awards on June 3, 2026, from 11 AM–1 PM at The Woman’s Club of Bakersfield! 🎉 Congrats to our 2026 honorees! 🎖️ Tickets & sponsorships available: https://t.co/1jBS1r01mN #KAN #KernAllianceofNonprofits #LeadershipAwards #Kern

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Kern County GIVES BIG! 🎉 Our community raised over $1.4M for 129 nonprofits with 3,061 volunteer hours pledged. Thank you to everyone who supported our local nonprofits! 🙌 #GiveBigKern #GBK #Nonprofit #GivingTuesday #Kern

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Last call to donate! Go to https://t.co/aJWFpmqAgu and find a cause you support.

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🚨 Rush Hour Prize Alert! 🚨

From 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, the nonprofit with the most unique online donations wins!

Now's the time to share your Give Big Kern profile and rally your supporters! 💪💖

#GiveBigKern #GBK #GivingTuesday #Nonprofit

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🚨 The Lunchtime Rush Prize is live for #GiveBigKern! 🎉 From 12:30-1:30 PM, the nonprofit with the most unique online donations wins! Share your GBK profile link & motivate your supporters to donate now! 💪💖 #GBK #Nonprofit #GivingTuesday #Kern

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It's Kern County's Official Day of Giving! Go to https://t.co/NmFXxBJJoR and donate to a cause you support today!

#givebigkern #givingday #givingtuesday #GBK #kern

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Increase your impact. Donating on Give Big Kern Day, May 5, increases your favorite nonprofit's chances of winning a cash prize. Go to https://t.co/NmFXxBJJoR and donate or pledge volunteer hours to a cause you support.

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Get ready for #GiveBigKern! 🌟 Start your day at the Liberty Bell from 6-7 AM, then celebrate the impact with us at Temblor Brewing Co. from 5-8 PM. 🎉 Learn more: https://t.co/HrN68iODK6 #GBK #WatchParty #Nonprofit #GivingTuesday #Kern

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Thank you to our Bronze Sponsor, Blue Zones Project Bakersfield, for supporting over 140+ local nonprofits.

Sponsorships make it possible for nonprofits to participate in Give Big Kern at no cost.

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Join us for the Give Big Kern Watch Party at Temblor Brewing Co. on May 5, 5-8 PM! 🎉 Enjoy DJ Noe G, tasty appetizers, and win awesome giveaways! Nonprofits can snag cash prizes from our sponsors! 💰 #GiveBigKern #GBK2026 #GivingDay #GivingTuesday #Nonprofit

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A huge thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Mission Bank! 🙌 Founded in 1998, they're Bakersfield's only locally based business bank supporting #GiveBigKern. Your donations make it all possible! Visit https://t.co/NmFXxBJJoR to contribute. #Nonprofit #GBK #GivingTuesday #GivingDay

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Thank you, Greater Bakersfield Chamber, for its support of Kern County's nonprofit sector! Because of our sponsors, nonprofits receive resources, event access, and marketing at no cost.

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Join us on May 5th for the Liberty Bell Kick-Off event! 🎉 Participating orgs have a chance to win a $500 prize for their GBK total. Learn more about prizes: https://t.co/xE1EED1X25

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145 local nonprofits. So many ways to give! 💖🌟 Whether you're into youth programs, veteran support, or animal welfare, there's a cause for you. Check out https://t.co/NmFXxBJJoR to find one that inspires you!

#GiveBigKern #GBK #GivingTuesday #Nonprofit #Kern

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Celebrate the joy of giving this Give Big Kern season with a delicious donut from Sugar Twist Bakery! 🍩 Each donut sold supports 140+ local nonprofits. Thank you, Sugar Twist Bakery! Find a cause at https://t.co/NmFXxBJJoR.

#GiveBigKern #GivingDay #GivingTuesday #GBK #Nonprofit

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Double down for Kern County! Your donation could go twice as far through match opportunities.

Visit https://t.co/5goVtOFKvL and click the “Donations Match” button to find participating opportunities.

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Thank you, Eagle Mountain, for supporting Give Big Kern! Your generosity keeps it free for nonprofits and inspires our community to give back. Want to win a prize? Join us at our Watch Party on May 5 at Temblor Brewing, 5 – 8 PM! 🍻 #GiveBigKern #GivingTuesday #EagleMountain