Thank you Kern County!

Get ready for Volunteer Big Kern & Give Big Kern!

INAUGURAL VOLUNTEER BIG KERN - January 10, 2025
Please join us for the inaugural Volunteer Big Kern, hosted in partnership with Blue Zones Project Bakersfield. Volunteer Big Kern is Kern County's newest one day volunteer event.

For more information, contact:
Teems Tulfo; fatima@kernfoundation.org
Kai Connolly; kai.connolly@sharecare.com

GIVE BIG KERN 2025 - May 6, 2025

Give Big Kern has raised millions of dollars from thousands of donors for hundreds of local nonprofits. For the first time, Give Big Kern has surpassed $1 million in a year for local nonprofits. Give Big Kern 2024 raised $1,529,018 and an incredible 22,067 pledged hours for 131 local nonprofits. Give Big Kern allows the people of Kern County to show support for organizations that improve our region, raising dollars and volunteer hours for local nonprofits through online crowdfunding, matching gifts, and pledges.

Mark your calendars for the next Give Big Kern on May 6, 2025.

All nonprofits must be registered with Kern Community Foundation, hold a GuideStar Silver 2023 or higher rating, and be AB 488 compliant.