Check out our highlight video of the CAPK's Oasis Family Resource Center's amazing event in Ridgecrest! We had the honor of celebrating 20 expecting and new moms, thanks to the generosity of First 5 Kern, CalCAPA, the CAPK Foundation, Baby2Baby, and Kern Family Health Care . Each mom received essential items like car seat/stroller combos, pack and plays, and diapers to help them welcome their little angels. Wishing all moms a healthy pregnancy and healthy babies! 🌟👶 #CAPKInAction #ridgecrest #newmoms #CommunitySupport #healthybabies
Community Action Partnership of Kern
Non-profit Organizations
Bakersfield, CA 3,154 followers
Helping People. Changing Lives.
About us
Established in 1965, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) administers close to a dozen programs aimed at meeting children, families and individuals at their point of need, for those who have had difficulty engaging the “American Dream.” The Promise of Community Action 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. Our Mission Community Action Partnership of Kern shall provide and advocate for resources that will empower members of the communities we serve to be self-sufficient. The work of CAPK touches the lives of more than 150,000 of your neighbors, co-workers, family and friends annually, by: Distributing 12.25 million pounds of food for the food insecure; Delivering nutrition to 20,000 women, infants and children; Serving more than 900,000 meals to Head Start and Summer Meals Program children; Providing utility assistance for 9,400 families; Offering after school and summer programs for 389 at-risk youth; Delivering early childhood education and preschool to some 3,000 children; Answering over 101,000 calls for human and social services referrals. The Community Action Partnership serves Kern County by providing an integrated network of services including: VITA- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Head Start/State Child Development East Kern Family Resource Center WIC- Women, Infants & Children Shafter Youth Center 2-1-1 Kern County Migrant Childcare Friendship House CAPK Food Bank Energy Program Central Kitchen
- Website
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http://www.capk.org/
External link for Community Action Partnership of Kern
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Bakersfield, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1965
Locations
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5005 Business Park North
Bakersfield, CA 93309, US
Employees at Community Action Partnership of Kern
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Eric Kelley MPA, CPP
Payroll/HRIS Administrator at Community Action Partnership of Kern
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Cheryl Gallion
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Lisa McGranahan, SHRM-SCP
Director of Human Resources at Community Action Partnership of Kern
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Yolanda Gonzales
Director Head Start/State Child Development at Community Action Partnership of Kern
Updates
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📚✨ This past week, we distributed an incredible 10,000 books to community partners around Kern County! This amazing effort was made possible by the generosity of the Molina Foundation, who provided this generous donation. A huge thank you to Kern County Child Support Service for helping us organize these books. Keep an eye out for them at the Ready Set Back 2 School events across the county! 📖 #KernCounty #CommunitySupport #MolinaFoundation #ReadySetBack2School #BookDonation #CAPKinAction
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Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a lasting impact? Our Head Start program is looking for dedicated Early Childhood Educators like you! ✨ Why Choose Us? - Competitive Wages & Medical Benefits: We value your hard work and dedication. - Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities: Invest in your future while you invest in our children’s. - Professional Trainings & Advising: Continuous growth and development in your career. Be a part of helping children develop their first and most significant skills in a supportive and enriching environment. 🔗 Apply Today and Start Making a Difference! https://lnkd.in/gYHtThyd
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Our CAPK team works tirelessly every day to provide programs and services that help our economically disadvantaged neighbors achieve stability and pursue self-sufficiency. Measuring our impact is important to see how much we have helped and where we can strive to deliver more support in our community. Our annual report captures all the amazing work our team has done for our community. You'll find it here: https://lnkd.in/g7nbFefe
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Happy 4th of July from CAPK! Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity that strengthens our community. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day! 🎆🇺🇸 #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #CAPKCommunity
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CAPK Oasis Family Resource Center had the privilege of honoring 20 expecting and new moms in the City of Ridgecrest. This event was made possible by the generosity of @First5Kern CalCAPA @Capkfoundation, Baby2Baby and Kern Health Systems. All new moms received car seat/stroller combos, pack and plays, diapers and many other essential items needed to assist them in raising these little angels. We wish every mom a healthy pregnancy and healthy babies.
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CAPK proudly supports the launch of the Pride Chamber of Kern! Together, we’re committed to fostering a more inclusive community and vibrant economy throughout Kern County. We’re excited for all the positive impact this Chamber will bring. #pridechamberofkern #inclusivecommunity #kerncounty #capkinaction
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Thank you to everyone who came out to our Job Fair! It was an absolute pleasure to host this event for our community and connect with so many talented and dedicated individuals. Your presence and enthusiasm made it unforgettable 💼 #JobFair #kerncounty #communityevent
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CAPK was invited to honor the incredible organizations and individuals making a difference in Bakersfield at the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards presented By Valley Strong Credit Union and the The City of Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce. The honoree's dedication and hard work are advancing Bakersfield making it a wonderful place to live and thrive. We celebrate your contributions and positive impact you have on our community! #communityheroes
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We would like to send a huge thank you to South Valley Farms for volunteering at the CAPK Food Bank. With their team of 96 individuals and amazing effort they were able to pack 14 pallets of food boxes for the senior food program, 5 pallets of hope boxes for our unhoused community, and pack 13 bins of produce! Thank you for helping us combat food insecurity in our community.