Community Action Partnership of Kern

#HappyEaster! As you celebrate and spend time with loved ones, you can still help California use more clean energy! Take advantage of the spring weather and sunshine by powering down from 4-9pm and spending time outside. Unplugging is a great way to celebrate and #KeepItGolden

Cal State is accepting appointments and walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine. Together we can slow the spread in Kern County and keep our friends and family safe. Please see the images below for more information.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 30th at 10 AM, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) will be holding a virtual press conference with the Community Action Partnership of Kern County (CAPK) & the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC). They will be discussing the impact of the American Rescue Plan on children and families in the Central Valley. If you would like to attend, register today at https://docs.google.com//12iZYK3eSfghEoFnW_NEDk5/viewform. BakersfieldNow KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield 23ABC Bakersfield KUZZ News The Bakersfield Californian

Cesar Chavez worked tirelessly to help make the lives of farm workers better. We are working hard to do the same for Californiansby using cleaner energy, we can make each of our lives better for years to come. Join the movement for weekly energy saving tips and help us. #KeepItGolden #EUC

Take action to help those facing food insecurity in Kern County. ABC 23 and CAPK are teaming up to collect food for the CAPK Food Bank today. Drop off canned and boxed non-perishable food at the ABC 23 Offices at 21st and V Street in Downtown Bakersfield or donate online at capk.org/programs/food-bank/. There are drop off locations around Kern County. Visit ABC23 here to learn more: https://www.turnto23.com/23abc-senior-food-drive-donations. Thanks to Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, Nick Hill of the Black Chamber of Commerce, the Kern County Fire Department and local veterans for supporting those facing food insecurity.

Free COVID-19 vaccines for homeless individuals from 11:30 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, March 27 at Weill Park, 2601 Q Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Thank you to all who have served. Honor the Veterans in your life and remember to power down from 4-9pm and help California use cleaner energy. #KeepItGolden #EnergyUpgradeCalifornia

CAPK would like to thank and honor all Veterans who bravely served in our military. These courageous men and women help make America a great nation. Thank you for your time, sacrifice and commitment to ensuring our freedoms. Please note that CAPK will be closed Wednesday, 11/11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Have time to invest in making a big difference in your community? Want to learn to do taxes. CAPK's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is looking for volunteers to prepare taxes for low-income families. Free training and certification included. Contact us at [email protected].

Thanks to Lo Que Buena Radio for supporting the Housing for the Harvest program by providing meals to area farmworkers and helping us inform them of the opportunity to shelter at a hotel if they are exposed to COVID-19. Those in need call 1-800-273-2275 and ask for Consecha Sana.

Voting is Community Action!

The cold weather is coming and the residents of the M Street Navigation Center need your help staying warm this winter. You can call Mari at 661-501-2604 to learn how to donate new coats and cold-weather clothes. Or you can donate funds by visiting http://weblink.donorperfect.com/WarmforWinter

"Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other." Take Action in Your Community. Vote!

We hope everyone has a safe and spooky Halloween!

Your voice matters. Your community matters. Take action and vote to build a city, state and country where everyone can live the American Dream. VOTE!

Today is National Weatherization Day. CAPK Energy provides free weatherization services aimed at helping low-income families like Laura's reduce their energy bills and make their family budget go further each month. To find out more call 2-1-1 today. https://youtu.be/gYm8sWLYTAA

Learn more about the youth facing homelessness in Kern County. Be part of the panel discussion with local homeless services leaders at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

CAPK is dedicated to making the communities we serve better, more sustainable, healthy and just places to live. Voting is the most powerful Community Action an individual can take. So get out and vote.

Today's food distribution at Catholic Charities was the last Free Farmers Market for the year. As hunger continues to grow in our community, we are thankful for all the volunteers and community partners who make these events possible.

Today CAPK Head Start and Early Head Start programs picked up pumpkins that will be used to support our educational curriculum. Children will be carving, feeling and exploring them while discussing Harvesting and Fall Themes. Thank you to everyone who made this happen.