Service and Education Award in Memory of Javier Lozano
This Award is offered in memory of Javier Lozano. Javier leaves behind a legacy of valuing our youth, and providing developing opportunities, in addition to community involvement and engagement. The award is $500 ... Continue reading...United Way of Kern County, The Blessing Corner to host Back to School drive
The Bakersfield Californian Facebook | Twitter | Email | Print | Save United Way of Kern County and The Blessing Corner Ministries will host a Back to School Drive-Up Event on Wednesday at the ... Continue reading...Feeding essential workers and families
With a goal of distributing 60,000 meals in 30 days, United Way of Kern County in collaboration with the Bakersfield Marriott distributed meals Wednesday evening. The ready-to-eat meals went to ... Continue reading...Central Valley United Ways Gifted $6.6 Million to Support COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Programs
BAKERSFIELD, CA (May 13, 2020) ― United Way of Kern County received a $1.3 Million gift from an anonymous generous donor as part of a $6.6 million gift earmarked for ... Continue reading...7 Ways to Help People Who are Food Insecure
Find Ways to Volunteer from Home or In-Person In this time of crisis, many people in our community are looking for ways to give back. We appreciate that our region ... Continue reading...Arvin latest city in Kern County to receive Born Learning Trail, promoting literacy, being active
What if children could play, jump, skip, run around and have a fun time all while understanding the importance of literacy? United Way of Kern County is on a mission ... Continue reading...KGET: Local non-profit food pantry celebrating anniversary with donation drive
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Blessing Box, a food pantry open 24/7, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The Blessing Box, located at the corner of Real Road and Stockdale Highway, was established ... Continue reading...Make a Difference
Here’s your chance to make a difference in the lives of new readers! Help us distribute books to Kern’s low- and moderate-income families, through our Book of the Month Club, ... Continue reading...Taco Tax Tuesday
On Tuesday, April 18th, from 10am until 8pm, the offices of United Way of Kern County (5405 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 200) will be transformed into a tax return oasis for ... Continue reading...MyFreeTaxes
Tax Preparation Checklist Visit MyFreeTaxes HERE. Use this list to help you get organized to file your taxes — either online or in person. Note: If you’re getting free help filing ... Continue reading...Thank you Pizza Hut!
Raising $25,000+ to help Erskine Fire residents is beyond great. Continue reading...CalEITC4Me Bus Tour Arrives in Bakersfield!
The CalEITC4Me Bus Tour comes to Bakersfield: Noon – 5:00 pm Sunday in the UWKC parking lot, 5405 Stockdale Highway (and New Stine). Appointments: 834-1820. Get there early for FREE ... Continue reading...Kern VITA Partnership
‘For thousands throughout Kern County, gaining access to the right resources during tax season is essential to receiving a full tax refund. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is an ... Continue reading...File Your Taxes for Free Online
California United Ways want to help you and your family build assets and be financially stable. Avoid the wait and prepare your own taxes for free. Start HERE. Continue reading...Forbes magazine lists United Way #1
Great news: United Way continues to top the annual Forbes list of the largest U.S. charities, and, in a new category created this year by Forbes, United Way is one ... Continue reading...
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