BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Nonprofits from across Kern County are coming together, all with one message. \u201cI\u2019m in Give Big Kern because it\u2019s an awesome organization. it helps nonprofits get the word out, it helps investors, sponsors, and donors actually look and see what each nonprofit does, and i can really put my money behind what they\u2019re doing because it\u2019s something i believe in,\u201d said Odessa Perkins, CEO & founder of Empowerment. <\/p>\n
For many organizations, it\u2019s their biggest fundraiser of the year. \u201cThis is our 6th year, and it has turned into our most important fundraiser. Our name, Kern Community Tennis Association, includes tennis, but really, what we\u2019re doing is so much more than that. And Give Big Kern has been a really good opportunity for us to get our message out beyond just the tennis community,\u201d said Jerry Matthews, president, Kern Community Tennis Association board of directors.<\/p>\n
For some, community support is what keeps their programs alive. \u201cThis organization is 100% locally funded through grants, donations, and sponsorships, and we can\u2019t do our programs without the support of the community,\u201d said Jessica Mathews, board treasurer, League of Dreams.<\/p>\n
Others say the impact goes far beyond just one day. \u201cGive Big Kern is one of our main days of giving, so obviously it\u2019s a day that supports all nonprofits in Kern County, and for us specifically it\u2019s money that goes toward serving all of these youth and families in our program,\u201d said Allison McClain & Jenn Young, with Bakersfield Angels. <\/p>\n
For many, it\u2019s also a chance to discover new causes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is wonderful to see all the neat things that are going on in Kern County. As I look at everyone\u2019s signs i go, oh my gosh, I need to look that up. It\u2019s wonderful that we are such a good nonprofit volunteer community,\u201d Regina Pryor, president, public safety professional retreat said.<\/p>\n
With dozens of organizations participating, leaders say every donation counts. \u201cOur involvement with Give Big Kern has exposed me and a lot of other members to so many great organizations in the community. so if not us, 147 other organizations deserve your consideration,\u201d said Jerry Matthews. <\/p>\n
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