For Immediate Release: BKRHC, Bakersfield, Kern County release local RFP for $2.74 million in grant funding for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP 2)

BKRHC, Bakersfield, Kern County release local RFP for $2.74 million in grant funding for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Local organizations encouraged to apply for funds for priority activities BAKERSFIELD, CA – The Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative (BKRHC) released a Request for Proposals for the second round of one-time state funding for the Homeless […]

FOR Immediate Release: Bakersfield/Kern awarded 229 Emergency Housing Vouchers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anna Laven, BKRHC Executive Director, 310-592-8557 (cell), anna.laven@bkrhc.org Bakersfield/Kern awarded 229 Emergency Housing Vouchers BKRHC, Housing Authority to collaborate; help address and prevent homelessness BAKERSFIELD, CA – The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HA) today announced it has been awarded 229 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) from the U.S. Department of Housing […]

For Immediate Release: 2021 Point in Time Count reports 2,150 individuals experienced homelessness on January 27, 2021

CONTACT: Anna Laven, Ed.D., BKRHC Executive Director, 310-592-8557, anna.laven@bkrhc.org  2021 Point in Time Count reports 2,150 individuals experienced homelessness on January 27, 2021 Bakersfield/Kern one of few regions in California to conduct 2021 PIT Count BAKERSFIELD, CA – The Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative (BKRHC) today released its 2021 Point in Time (PIT) Count Report. The […]

For Immediate Release: More than 200 people receive COVID-19 vaccine at local homeless shelters and navigation centers

CONTACT: Anna Laven, Ed.D., BKRHC Executive Director, 310-592-8557, anna.laven@bkrhc.org More than 200 people receive COVID-19 vaccine at local homeless shelters and navigation centers Individuals experiencing homelessness, staff at four emergency shelters and navigation centers vaccinated BAKERSFIELD, CA – More than 200 individuals experiencing homelessness and service provider staff received COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday, March 15, […]

Shar-On & Laborers of the Harvest Kick-Off in Arvin

Congratulations to BKRHC Member Shar-On and Laborers of the Harvest, on their kick-off event in Arvin last month on February 22. The organizations are working to help address homelessness and food insecurity through food and meal distribution events. Here are some photos sent to us by Shari Rightmer, who leads Shar-On and Laborers of the […]

Income Property Association of Kern To Hold Rental Assistance and Eviction Moratorium Workshop For Property Owners

Income Property Association of Kern To Hold Rental Assistance and Eviction Moratorium Workshop For Property Owners. The Rental Housing Economic Outlook webinar will discuss new developments in the State and Federal response to COVID-19 and what they mean for the rental housing industry. The Income Property Association of Kern will be hosting a Rental Housing […]

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