Tag archive for ‘nonprofits’
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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.
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Industry diversification, job training are keys to recovery
The latest economic report by the Great Valley Center paints a bleak picture for the Central Valley, but also offers ideas for making it out of the recession sooner.
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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.
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Junior League of Bakersfield donates $19,000 to community groups
Learn more at the nonprofit’s grant writing workshop for organizations that benefit women and children this Thursday, Sept. 17.
