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hsk-news, media, newsletters, Posts August 27, 2024 0

Empowering Kern, Building Futures: The California Jobs First Summit presented by the Kern Coalition

Join us for the Empowering Kern, Building Futures: The California Jobs First Summit presented by the Kern Coalition.

If you are a/an:

Resident of Kern County
Organized Union Labor Stakeholder
Community-Based Organization
Nonprofit Organization
Education and Workforce Development Leader
Government Official
Industry Leader

This summit is for you. Your participation is vital to enhancing the discussions and outcomes of this significant event to collectively strategize the future of workforce development in Kern County.
Event Details:

Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.)
Location: Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Cost: Free of Charge

Secure your spot now by registering through the following link by August 30, 2024: The CA Jobs First Summit Registration. All event logistics can be found on the Eventbrite page.
We look forward to your positive response and to welcoming you to what promises to be a significant and impactful event for the future of Kern County. Registration is required to attend the event.

hsk-news, media, newsletters, Posts, stories August 27, 2024 0

Fostering Active Living: Promising Practices Summit

The Fostering Active Living: Promising Practices Summit will be held this Thursday– the community is invited and it’s a free event. Building Healthy Communities has been invited to present on the work we do. Please join us if you can make it. Registration is required, here is the link: https://form.jotform.com/241587781235161

The Promising Practices Summit will be held in Bakersfield, CA, and will concentrate on successful initiatives and practical tips for implementing physical activity programs in your community. The Summit will also offer an opportunity to explore methods for guaranteeing that programs and initiatives are accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all members of the community.

Participants will:

Gain insights from peers who have successfully implemented physical activity strategies in their counties.
Connect with other professionals engaged in similar work within the field and participate in active listening and engagement to foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
Engage in interactive activities with other participants, including group discussions and individual reflection, to deepen your understanding and develop new skills.

This is an inclusive event open to all who implement a physical activity, nutrition, or food security program, including:

Community-based organizations
Community health leaders
Funded or non-funded CalFresh Healthy Living partners
Local health department staff or subcontractors
Preschool or K-12 administrators
Educators

Please share this opportunity with colleagues and community partners who could benefit from attending. The event will be hosted at Beale Memorial Library.

hsk-news, media March 19, 2021 0

The United Against CoVid-19 Coalition

United Against COVID (UAC) Coalition to Host Vaccination Clinics

Bakersfield, Calif. – The United Against COVID-19 (UAC) Coalition is partnering with the state to host three vaccination clinics, specifically targeting agricultural workers. One clinic will be held on Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m and Sunday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the David Head Center, 10300 San Diego St., Lamont, 93241, where 500 doses will be administered. A third clinic will be held Sunday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at El Mercado Latino, 1999 Edison Hwy, Bakersfield, 93305, approximately, 300 doses will be administered.

Agricultural workers can register for the vaccination by calling (661) 383-2588.

The United Against COVID-19 Coalition received funding from the Public Health Institute’s Together Towards Health Initiative to implement door to door canvassing and outreach and education to Kern County communities most impacted by COVID-19. To date, the Coalition has directly reached thousands of individuals. The UAC Coalition is educating vulnerable populations, distributing PPE, and providing a range of other services in a variety of languages and with cultural respect.

“The strength of our coalition is our ability to communicate effectively with the residents who are most threatened by this pandemic,” Gladys Flores of Unidad Popular Benito Juarez. “We are trusted messengers who know these families, live in these communities and therefore understand their concerns and can get them the help they need to survive.”

Some UAC member organizations have also received funding through the California Community Health Project which funded over 300 community based organizations throughout the state. Members of the coalition are All of Us or None, Building Healthy Communities Kern, Dolores Huerta Foundation, Jakara Movement, Lideres Campesinas, Unidad Popular Benito Juarez, and Vision y Compromiso.

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media December 19, 2018 0

Kern County’s Truth Act Forum // Foro Del Condado De Kern Sobre La Acta De Verdad

The Truth Act Forum, where the Kern County Sheriff’s Office will report to the public about ICE’s access to individuals in Kern County. // // El foro sobre la act de VERDAD, done la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Kern informara al public sobre el accesso de ICE a las personas en el Condado de Kern.