Where You Live Matters
Children born in neighborhoods with safe parks, fresh produce and clean drinking water can live up to 20 years longer than those born in less advantaged neighborhoods. In communities with poverty, poor air quality, stores that promote liquor and junk food, and a lack of sidewalks or parks, residents are much less likely to be healthy.
Who We Are
We are a movement advocating for health equity through power building, partnerships and narrative change rooted in inclusion and race.
We are residents, young people, community-based organizations, schools, and local government agencies coming together to address critical issues in order to create a #HealthyKernCounty for all.
What We Are Doing
The Latest
May Day Resistance March & Rally, May 1
Youth leaders from South Kern Sol, community organizations, residents, and local businesses…New Skate Park is Open and Ready for Action
There’s a new skate park in Arvin, and skaters from all over…Good Neighbor Agreement Reached Between Compost Facility and Community Groups
Committee for a Better Arvin, Comite Progreso de Lamont, and Center on…Bakersfield College to Host Public Health Hackathon
We are proud to announce that Building Healthy Communities South Kern is…