Posted on Jul 26, 2021 In Announcements, Press Releases
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 […]
Posted on May 12, 2021 In Press Releases
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 […]
Posted on Apr 28, 2021 In Press Releases
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 […]
Posted on Mar 26, 2021 In Announcements
Posted on Mar 25, 2021 In Announcements
Posted on Mar 18, 2021 In Announcements
Kern County has released its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the 2021-2022 Federal Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program. You can download a copy of the Grant Application and Instructions from the BKRHC website by clicking below. Click here to Download the Grant Application and Instructions All applications are due by 4:00 P.M. on April […]
Posted on Mar 17, 2021 In Press Releases
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, […]
Posted on Mar 11, 2021 In Announcements
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 […]
Posted on Feb 04, 2021 In Announcements
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 […]