Latest news with #GiveBigKern
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Give Big Kern raises over $1.75 million
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Give Big Kern, Kern County's Official Day of Giving, raised over $1.75 million on May 6, according to the Kern Community Foundation. Donors began donating to their favorite nonprofits as early as April 6. 138 organizations raised $1,755,671 and 7,888 pledged volunteer hours total, the foundation said. Biggest day of giving, Give Big Kern, is today Several nonprofits also secured matching gift sponsors and brought in $343,983 in matching funds. Over 140 community members created personal fundraising pages and brought in $156,503, the foundation said. The money raised during Give Big Kern will go directly to the budgets of participating nonprofits for various causes, such as animal welfare, education, veteran support and mental health support, according to the foundation. To view the list of prize winners or learn more information about Give Big Kern and next year's event, visit here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bakersfield Fire Department to host Open House, raise funds for museum May 3
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Fire Department invited the community to its annual Open House set for May 3. The Open House is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to BFD. The event is set to take place at Station 1 in downtown Bakersfield, located at 2101 H St. According to BFD, the Open House will feature live demonstrations, children's activities and food and refreshments. Arson units investigate 2 motel fires at La Mirage on Union Avenue The Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Society is also expected to be at the site to kick off their Give Big Kern campaign and raise funds to build the Bakersfield Fire Museum, BFD said. The museum will show the history of the fire department, offer interactive learning, a fire safety education center and a 9/11 education exhibit, according to officials. It is planned to be built directly across the street from Station 1. The event is free and open to the public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Give Big Kern' starting May 6
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — 'Give Big Kern' is coming May 6. On Kerns County's giving day, you can donate to a nonprofit of your choice. Some of the organizations include the American Cancer Society, the Bakersfield Museum of Art, Beyond the Stars No Limits and the Boys and Girls Club of Kern County. 'For 25 years, the Foundation has been in business to serve as a charitable resource for local donors and corporations and to generate capital that provides philanthropic solutions to help make Kern County a better place to live, work, and visit,' Kern Community Foundation said in a press release. Early giving has begun. To donate to your favorite nonprofits, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
