Tag archive for ‘Bakersfield Homeless Center’
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Counting the homeless, a personal perspective
When the Kern County Homeless Collaborative led an effort to count the homeless who live among us last week, grant writer Louis Medina with the Bakersfield Homeless Center was there. Here is his account of what it was like interviewing homeless people in the Lamont and Weedpatch areas.
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Health fair reaches out to homeless and poor
Community organizations and volunteers come together to offer health services and information to clients at the Bakersfield Homeless Center. The public is invited to a health fair there on Wednesday, April 28.
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Mayor continues effort to end homelessness locally
Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall is a sponsor of the upcoming exhibit at the Bakersfield Museum of Art which focuses on the plight of the homeless.
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Artists represent isolation, loss associated with homelessness
New exhibits opening Dec. 10 at the Bakersfield Museum of Art portray life on the edge of society for those who are displaced or homeless. The opening reception also includes a blanket drive for the Bakersfield Homeless Center.
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Food banks need donations and volunteers
The recession, drought and holidays are putting extra pressure on food banks to serve hungry families. Here are some ways to donate food items or your time as a volunteer to local nonprofit agencies.
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Homeless Center seeks Thanksgiving dinner donations
Turkeys, rolls, stuffing, pies, and many other traditional meal ingredients are needed by Friday, Nov. 20.
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Halloween party donations sought for homeless children
The Bakersfield Homeless Center is in need of donations of food, pumpkins, costumes, or carnival booth volunteers for its annual Halloween Spooktacular Carnival from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.
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Trade in your jeans to help abuse victims
Donate a pair of gently used jeans for victims of domestic violence Oct. 1-10 and receive a $25 discount off a new pair at two local boutiques.
