East Kern County Community Foundation

03/29/2026

We need volunteers to help us out with a capital campaign to come up with the Usda Match funds to purchase the Emporium building on Twenty Mule Team Rd Accross from the senior center. This will give us the space needed to have a good pantry workforce training programs and financial literacy classes and IDA Savings account set up and asset tracking. We have a DMV kiosk application in and pending to bring DMV services to Boron and much more in the form of access to health care. So please let me know if your interested in helping us raise funds through posting daily or doing a fundraiser or helping us in Bakersfield at give big at the park we are registered for this and give big Kern in May. DM me or comment here get more info

Join the Give Big Kern team on Saturday, April 18 at 8 AM for the 4th Annual Give Big At the Park Nonprofit Meet and Greet. Visit www.givebigkern.org to learn more about the event.

02/22/2026

With more to come! Love it Thank You!

02/01/2026

Gear up for Give Big Kern 2026 with our in-person workshop!

Join us on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Larry E. Reider Education Center, Room 201 (2000 K St, Bakersfield), from 10 AM to 12 PM, followed by optional office hours from 12 PM to 1 PM, where you can ask questions and get one-on-one support.

Bring your laptop to follow along and access your Give Big Kern account. You’ll learn about key dates and deadlines, special events and promotions, competitive prizes, and what’s new for 2026.

This session is recommended for both new and returning participants.

12/17/2025

This year reminded us that real change happens when people and organizations show up for their community.

We are incredibly thankful for the partners who stood with East Kern County Community Foundation and helped turn compassion into action. Thank you to Kern Intern Connection, Kern Family Health Care, Walmart Ridgecrest, Matthew Lesko, and the Borax Visitor Center Foundation / Rio Tinto for your trust, generosity, and commitment to the people we serve.

We also want to recognize County Supervisor Chris Parlier and Animal Services Director Nick Cullen. Your leadership and willingness to collaborate continue to make a meaningful difference for families, animals, and neighborhoods throughout our region.

As we close out the year, we invite you to be part of this impact. Your support helps us continue this work and reach even more neighbors in need.
Donate today: https://ekccf.org/donate

Together, we are building a stronger East Kern County.

12/10/2025

If you’ve ever wished grant writing felt a little less overwhelming, this is for you. Our Free Grant Writing Masterclass will show you where to find the right grants and how to approach them with confidence.

You will walk away with:
✅ Practical funding strategies
✅ A helpful Grant Resource Pack
✅ A curated list of grant opportunities
✅ Support from a community that understands your mission

We meet every Wednesday on Zoom.
It is free for East Kern residents, nonprofits, and local partners.

Save your spot today → https://ekccf.org/ekccf-free-grant-writing-masterclass

12/03/2025

This Giving Tuesday, Your Gift Moves Our Work Forward

Today is a chance to invest in real progress across East Kern. Our team is already on the ground doing the work, and your support helps us go even further.

From improving access to clean water, to advancing affordable housing, to expanding education and job opportunities, the East Kern County Community Foundation is committed to building a stronger and more resilient community. You can see the work happening, and your donation helps keep it moving.

If you believe in practical, measurable change for local families, we invite you to give today. Every contribution strengthens programs that improve daily life in Boron and the surrounding region.

Donate here:
https://www.givelify.com/donate/east-kern-county-community-foundation-boron-ca-2j7wy5MTUyNzE3OQ==

Thank you for helping us continue this important work.

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, Help Build a Brighter Future

Every donation matters. Today, we invite you to stand with your neighbors by supporting the East Kern County Community Foundation.

From securing clean water for every home, to creating affordable housing and safe neighborhoods, to providing education, job training, and long-term stability, EKCCF is working to strengthen Boron and the entire East Kern region.

If you believe in community and in creating real opportunities for local families, please consider donating. Every gift helps us move closer to a stronger, healthier, and more connected East Kern County.

Donate here:
https://www.givelify.com/donate/east-kern-county-community-foundation-boron-ca-2j7wy5MTUyNzE3OQ==

Thank you for supporting this important work.

12/02/2025

It is Giving Tuesday and our cats need you

This year, Kitty Klippers achieved meaningful impact:

✅ 338 Total Animals Managed
✅ 164 Volunteer Hours
✅ 207 Animals Microchipped

Your support helps us continue spay and neuter services, microchipping, TNR, and care for abandoned and at risk cats in East Kern.

Donate today:
https://www.givelify.com/donate/east-kern-county-community-foundation-boron-ca-2j7wy5MTUyNzE3OQ==

See our Wishlist:
https://a.co/bl9x9KR

Thank you for helping us protect more cats and strengthen our community.

08/13/2025

Your next funding opportunity might be just days away, but only if you know where to look.

The Free Grant Writing Masterclass happens this Wednesday, and it could be the turning point for your funding strategy.

Live on Zoom | Free to join
For East Kern residents, nonprofits, and stakeholders only.
Includes Free Grant Resource Pack + Grants List

Reserve your spot now before you miss another week of opportunities → https://ekccf.org/ekccf-free-grant-writing-masterclass

08/11/2025

Imagine knowing exactly where to find grants that match your mission and having a step-by-step plan to apply.

That is what you will get at our Free Grant Writing Masterclass:
✅ Funding strategies that work
✅ Free Grant Resource Pack
✅ List of Grant Opportunities
✅ A community of leaders who understand your challenges

Every Wednesday on Zoom
For East Kern residents, nonprofits, and stakeholders only.
It is 100 percent free.

Claim your spot today → https://ekccf.org/ekccf-free-grant-writing-masterclass

08/09/2025

ATTENTION NONPROFIT LEADERS OF EAST KERN!!!

How many grants have slipped through your fingers because there was not enough time, support, or a clear plan?

It does not have to be that way.
Join our Free Grant Writing Masterclass and discover simple, practical strategies to find, apply for, and win more funding.

Every Wednesday | Live on Zoom
Bonus: Free Grant Resource Pack + Grants List

Sign up here → https://ekccf.org/ekccf-free-grant-writing-masterclass