Uncategorized Archives - CARE for Kids https://www.careforkids.org/category/uncategorized/ For the kids of Kern County Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:06:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.careforkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/smile-150x150.jpg Uncategorized Archives - CARE for Kids https://www.careforkids.org/category/uncategorized/ 32 32 177092247 C.A.L.M. Lighting https://www.careforkids.org/c-a-l-m-lighting/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:06:05 +0000 https://www.careforkids.org/?p=302 CAlifornia Living Museum is installing permanent light fixtures to the Children’s Train Station waiting area to enhance guest experience and safety during evening events. This $8,962 grant will pay for fixtures and a contractor.

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]]> CAlifornia Living Museum is installing permanent light fixtures to the Children’s Train Station waiting area to enhance guest experience and safety during evening events. This $8,962 grant will pay for fixtures and a contractor.

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]]> 302 Skateboard Foundation https://www.careforkids.org/skateboard-foundation/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:56:18 +0000 https://www.careforkids.org/?p=297 The Bakersfield Skateboard Foundation is launching a year-round skate camp designed to empower youth through skateboarding, community engagement, and creative expression at no cost to parent or child. This $2500 grant will purchase safety equipment for underprivileged kids.

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]]> The Bakersfield Skateboard Foundation is launching a year-round skate camp designed to empower youth through skateboarding, community engagement, and creative expression at no cost to parent or child. This $2500 grant will purchase safety equipment for underprivileged kids.

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]]> 297 CASA Christmas https://www.careforkids.org/casa-christmas/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:51:07 +0000 https://www.careforkids.org/?p=294 Holiday gift wishes of children in foster care who have been appointed to CASA. This $3500 grant is for Christmas gifts for 70 children.

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]]> Holiday gift wishes of children in foster care who have been appointed to CASA. This $3500 grant is for Christmas gifts for 70 children.

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]]> 294 Bakersfield Angels https://www.careforkids.org/bakersfield-angels/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:26:26 +0000 https://www.careforkids.org/?p=283 Grant for 10K to Bakersfield Angels Non Profit to provide backpacks, shoes and other necessities for foster kids in Kern County. “Every Sole Matters” is a huge assist to foster parents at back-to-school time. A huge thank you to our Board member, Matthew Clark for underwriting a portion of this grant.

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]]> Grant for 10K to Bakersfield Angels Non Profit to provide backpacks, shoes and other necessities for foster kids in Kern County. “Every Sole Matters” is a huge assist to foster parents at back-to-school time. A huge thank you to our Board member, Matthew Clark for underwriting a portion of this grant.

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]]> 283 Adoption Party https://www.careforkids.org/adoption-party/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:18:35 +0000 https://careforkids.org/?p=258 In 2021, CARE granted money for the National Adoption Day after party. The party included clowns, food and beverage and games. The party was held on the lawn of the Juvenile Justice Center where the adoptions took place. 

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]]> In 2021, CARE granted money for the National Adoption Day after party. The party included clowns, food and beverage and games. The party was held on the lawn of the Juvenile Justice Center where the adoptions took place. 

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]]> 258 PAL Shop with a Cop https://www.careforkids.org/pal-shop-with-a-cop/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:02:41 +0000 https://careforkids.org/?p=231 C.A.R.E. has granted $5,000 to Police Activities League in 2021. The children, all between the ages of 8 and 17, were chosen from BPAL’s afterschool program based on attendance, grades and behavior.

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]]> C.A.R.E. has granted $5,000 to Police Activities League in 2021. The children, all between the ages of 8 and 17, were chosen from BPAL’s afterschool program based on attendance, grades and behavior.

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]]> 231 Optimal Hospice Foundation https://www.careforkids.org/optimal-hospice-foundation/ Mon, 11 May 2020 17:57:37 +0000 https://careforkids.org/new/?p=177 C.A.R.E. has granted more than $40,000 to Optimal Hospice Foundation since 2007 to fund an annual “bereavement camp” for children who have lost a parent during the past year. The summer places similar aged kids together and provides counseling.

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]]> C.A.R.E. has granted more than $40,000 to Optimal Hospice Foundation since 2007 to fund an annual “bereavement camp” for children who have lost a parent during the past year. The summer places similar aged kids together and provides counseling.

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]]> 177 Junior Achievement https://www.careforkids.org/junior-achievement/ Mon, 11 May 2020 17:51:59 +0000 https://careforkids.org/new/?p=174 C.A.R.E. granted $4,800 to Junior Achievement to purchase 1250 money management learning kits for at-risk youth. These kits inspire kids living in poverty to break the cycle and teach them about saving money, using credit and managing money.

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]]> C.A.R.E. granted $4,800 to Junior Achievement to purchase 1250 money management learning kits for at-risk youth. These kits inspire kids living in poverty to break the cycle and teach them about saving money, using credit and managing money.

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]]> 174 Bike Bakersfield https://www.careforkids.org/171-2/ Mon, 11 May 2020 17:43:32 +0000 https://careforkids.org/new/?p=171 C.A.R.E. granted more than $2,850 to Bike Bakersfield to pay for helmets, bikes and safety classes. Our grant was used to make purchases for children who otherwise might not be able to afford a bike.

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]]> C.A.R.E. granted more than $2,850 to Bike Bakersfield to pay for helmets, bikes and safety classes. Our grant was used to make purchases for children who otherwise might not be able to afford a bike.

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]]> 171 Golden Empire Football League https://www.careforkids.org/golden-empire-football-league/ Mon, 11 May 2020 17:40:03 +0000 https://careforkids.org/new/?p=168 C.A.R.E. granted more than $8,800 to the Golden Empire Football League to pay for helmets and other safety equipment required for play. The league serves hundreds of local youth. This donation offset the cost of equipment for players.

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]]> C.A.R.E. granted more than $8,800 to the Golden Empire Football League to pay for helmets and other safety equipment required for play. The league serves hundreds of local youth. This donation offset the cost of equipment for players.

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