4th Annual Give Big at the Park: Nonprofit Meet & Greet
Saturday, April 18, 2026
8 AM - 1 PM
The Park at River Walk
Join us as we kickstart Give Big Kern at the 4th Annual Give Big at the Park: Nonprofit Meet and Greet. This event sets the stage for the main event on May 5, where we come together to make a difference in Kern County. Connect with over 70 nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving our community. The public will have a chance to win some amazing prizes.
Nonprofits interested in participating: registration is now open!
VENDORS
Annaluisa's Kitchen
Kona Ice
Event Details
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be registered with Kern Community Foundation and Give Big Kern
- Must have a GuideStar Transparency Rating Silver 2024 or higher
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Kern Community Foundation
Guardians Around The Earth
Greenfield Baseball Association
Public Safety Professionals Retreat (PSPR)
Bakersfield Youth Symphony Orchestra
Empowerment Dess Perkins
Carlos Marquez Forever 34 Foundation
Flood Ministries
Dress for Success Bakersfield
Participating nonprofits
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Advanced Center for Eye Care
Kern Around the Clock Foundation
The Mission at Kern County
Independence Through GRACE Foundation
Active alliance, a.k.a. the Bakersfield Marathon
The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity
746 Sports Foundation
Beyond the Stars No Limits INC.
Amelia Molloy’s Angels
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No Sister Left Behind
Covenant Community Services
NAMI Kern County
Thrive & Purpose Foundation
Creative Roots Foundation
Bakersfield Senior Center, Inc.
Aaron's Haven of Hope
Soar Solutions Youth Center
Marleys Mutts
Southern Sierra Council, Scouting America