Bakersfield, CA — September 30, 2024: Kern Community Foundation has awarded a $8,000 grant to Kern River Conservancy (KRC) to help with the post-Borel Fire. Floods can be devastating after fires, and this funding will help residents prepare for increased risks of rain runoff and flooding in burn-scarred areas.
KRC will work with local authorities and residents to identify high-risk areas and provide essential supplies, such as sandbags and wildland tools, to protect homes. They will also organize volunteers to clear debris and restore natural landscapes, improving drainage and reducing the risk of mudslides.
This grant was made possible by the Disaster Relief, Recovery, and Resilience Fund at the League of California Community Foundations through Kern Community Foundation. It is part of a broader effort by Kern Community Foundation and its partners, who have contributed $41,650 in direct relief and recovery for the Borel Fire.
How to Help:
Individuals, organizations and businesses are encouraged to contribute to the Borel Fire Relief Fund CLICK HERE. The Foundation will work with nonprofit and government stakeholders, establishing safeguards to secure proper distribution of the funds, which will be used for long term relief: resettlement, rebuilding, and infrastructure within the affected area. Nonprofits may request funding from the Borel Fire Relief Fund by filling out the Assistance Request Form through our online grant portal.
To learn more about the Borel Fire Relief Fund, contact Kern Community Foundation at 661.325.5346 or [email protected]. Donations can be made at kernfoundation.org/borel.
About Kern Community Foundation
Kern Community Foundation is a vibrant nonprofit enterprise with a powerfully simple mission: “Growing Community. Growing Philanthropy.” For more than two decades, the Foundation has been in business to serve as a charitable resource for local donors and corporations, and to generate capital that provides philanthropic solutions to help make Kern County a better place to live, work, and visit. Since its establishment in 1999, we have been home to almost 200 charitable funds, with assets over $40 million. We have awarded close to $30 million in grants and scholarships. For more information about Kern Community Foundation visit kernfoundation.org.
