15-05-2025
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.
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