Tag archive for ‘nonprofits’
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Raceday volunteers needed for Amgen Tour
Kern County residents who want behind-the-scenes access to one of the largest events in the history of Bakersfield can sign up to volunteer on May 20 when the 2010 Amgen Tour of California rolls into town.
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In lieu of flowers, commit acts of kindness
As keynote speaker at the United Way of Kern’s nonprofit conference, children’s advocate and community builder Wendy Wayne shares her story of how cancer took her on a journey of kindness, family, friendship and community.
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Whistle while you work for a free Disneyland pass
The “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” promotion encourages volunteerism by giving a free pass to Disneyland or Disney World in return for a day of volunteer work. But with more than half of the 1 million passes already given out, you better act fast. Here’s your guide to how.
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Longtime FLICS star gets a star of his own
David Kosakowski, board treasurer for Bakersfield’s nonprofit international film society, is honored with a star outside the Fox Theater for his years of dedication and “penny pinching.” The longtime FLICS volunteer has terminal pancreatic cancer.
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New TV series will spotlight Central Valley issues
Beginning this Friday, Feb. 5, a weekly half-hour show, “GREAT VALLEY,” will explore solutions to the economic, social and environmental challenges facing the Central Valley. The show is a joint project of the Great Valley Center and KVPT-Valley Public Television.
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Public art galleries respond to tough economy
Despite decreased revenues of up to 25 percent, and one landlord’s bankruptcy, Bakersfield’s public art galleries are holding strong to provide art and arts education to the community.
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‘Precious’ offers opportunity for anti-violence group
The Alliance Against Family Violence will use the much-anticipated film’s Bakersfield debut to reach out to victims of abuse. Here’s an inside look at how a nonprofit can partner with a for-profit for an outreach campaign.
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Joy comes to families in need at Garden Pathways
Community groups and businesses donate turkeys by the trunkload, boxes of holiday groceries and racks of business clothing to participants of the local family mentoring program. Here’s how you can help too.
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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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Help needed for tree planting, grove cleanup
The Tree Foundation of Kern is hosting the semi-annual volunteer work day at the San Miguel Commemorative Grove on Saturday, Nov. 21.
