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Bakersfield, CA — August 23, 2024: Kern Community Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to Equine Rescue Outakuntrol to support the care of animals whose owners have been impacted by the Borel Fire. This grant is part of the Foundation’s broader relief efforts, bringing total funding for Borel Fire recovery to $24,650, including matching funds from 23ABC and the Scripps Howard Fund.
Equine Rescue Outakuntrol, established in 2009, has been assisting with the evacuation and care of animals from fire-affected areas. The grant will provide food, veterinary care, and supplies for horses, livestock, and dogs whose owners have lost homes or are otherwise unable to care for their animals due to the fire. Kern Community Foundation remains committed to supporting the community through the recovery process following 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.
