Support

Helping Hands

When you can’t afford what you need to succeed failure seems certain. That is why we created the Helping Hands program. It is a onetime assistance program of up to $500 that can help our clients get what they need to keep moving forward: a new pair of steel toed boots  required to start their new job, bus passes so they can get to and from work while they save money to get their car fixed, a laptop computer so they can continue their education. Prospective Helping Hands recipients work with their Service Coordinator to complete their application and determine the amount requested. All applications are then reviewed and approved by our Executive Director prior to being awarded. 

Jessica's Christmas

Jessica Clement was a young woman with a big heart who started the tradition of giving to the neediest families in Kern County during the Christmas season. Although she is no longer with us, her legacy continues through this event.

Jessica's Christmas benefits families from the low income housing developments for the Housing Authority of the County of Kern by providing a holiday meal to the families.  

 

Back-to-School Drive

In 2021 the Foundation began supporting families with back-to-school assistance.  It is a known fact that children who are prepared for school by having all of the necessary supplies perform better.  In addition, to making sure that school age children have school supplies, each child goes on a shopping trip with one of our Service Coordinators to pick out their first day of school outfit.  This program has helped build the self confidence of the youth in our programs and sets them up for success all year long.