Helping People...
Changing Lives.
2023 has shown unprecedented need in our community. Families have faced hardships they never could have anticipated; from the ongoing impact of the global pandemic to economic uncertainties that have touched countless lives in Kern County.
In the face of these trials, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) has been on the front lines, doing work that truly matters. meeting adversity head-on and making a significant impact in our community..
Your year-end gift has the power to create genuine and enduring transformations in the lives of our neighbors who are struggling right here in our community. Please consider donating today!
For many of our neighbors, putting food on the table is a daily struggle. Thanks to our network of partners, the Wonderful Community Center at the CAPK Food Bank has been able to provide a staggering 19.1 million pounds of food to Kern County residents facing hunger.
This year, our M Street Navigation Center has provided refuge for over 1,700 homeless individuals, giving them a safe and welcoming shelter. Here they get nourishing meals, mental health support, and a pathway to permanent housing—a ray of hope for a brighter future.
In the heart of our community, our Friendship House & Shafter Youth Centers have served as both a safe haven and a nurturing environment for Kern County's youth. This year, nearly 100 children have forged friendships, received academic mentoring and found the support they need to thrive
This past year, our Oasis & East Kern Family Resource Centers have offered a full circle of support to over 2,700 families facing crisis including food, clothing, financial assistance, crisis intervention, and parental workshops. The CAPK team has worked tirelessly to keep families together, helping them conquer challenges that might otherwise tear them apart.