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Calling all plant enthusiasts and green thumbs! In

Calling all plant enthusiasts and green thumbs! Instead of our monthly Neighborhood Cleanup at the Pocket Park we are heading to the Panorama Vista Preserve!

Children First is partnering together with the @panoramavistapreserve to provide our community with a unique opportunity to plant 130-150 milkweeds!

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, "Milkweed plants support 12 species of butterflies and moths, including the Monarch butterfly. The nectar in all milkweed flowers provides valuable food for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Butterflies don't only need nectar, but also need food at the caterpillar stage." Let's volunteer together and help support our local ecosystem!

If you're interested in volunteering please send a confirmation email to interim Program Manager, Gabriel Arellano at garellano1511@gmail.com
#milkweedformonarchs #volunteering

Another successful Food Distribution serving over

Another successful Food Distribution serving over 200 families!! Thank you @capkfoodbank for all the nutritious food and our continued partnership. And a BIG thank you to @starbuckspartners @jvrobles5 @ollincan.yolotl @gloriacastr.o @quietbookqueen and all the returning and new volunteers this month! We couldn’t do it without your support! Until next month, East Bakersfield!
#foodinsecurity #eastbakersfield #community #volunteerwork

Children First is hosting a Día de Los Muertos Cr

Children First is hosting a Día de Los Muertos Craft Day on 10/21/23!
Join Amanda from @thestudiobakersfield as as she teaches us how to sew sugar felt skulls! All the information is included on the flyer attached here in both English and Spanish. Sign up using the QR code or by clicking the link in our bio!
#childrenfirst #community #diadelosmuertos #eastbakersfield #sewing #sugarskull

Big THANK YOU to our sponsor @luvspuncandyfloss fo

Big THANK YOU to our sponsor @luvspuncandyfloss for joining us again at our 2nd annual Literacy Gala! We cannot wait to see you there and have you provide your delicious sweets to our guests!
#childrenfirst #cfliteracygala #community #literacy #fundraiser

Hello Community Partners! Children First is hostin

Hello Community Partners! Children First is hosting a Resource Fair on 10/6/23 at the David Nelson Pocket Park (1511 Niles St) from 4-7 PM. We would love to see you attend and for you to provide your resources to the East Bakersfield community! If you are interested in signing up, click on our Linktree link and click on the vendor application form. Our space is limited to 20 vendors. Please DM us if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! #eastbakersfield #resourcefair

Our monthly food distribution is happening next Th

Our monthly food distribution is happening next Thursday! Please spread the word and come out and volunteer! Setup starts at 2PM (we really need volunteers from 2-4 PM!!) and FD starts at 4:30 PM!! This would not be possible without volunteers! Will you volunteer? #foodinsecurity #eastbakersfield #volunteering

Hello everyone! We are so grateful for all of the

Hello everyone! We are so grateful for all of the support we have received for our Literacy Gala this year! Here are five ways we hope to strengthen a culture of reading in East Bakersfield through your support!
#community #childrenfirst #literacy #gala

Some of our favorite pictures of today! 📸 Amid

Some of our favorite pictures of today! 📸

Amidst all the smiles and laughter, we also bid 'see you later' to two integral members of the Children First family.

Mya Fullmer, our dedicated Program Assistant, is embarking on an exciting new chapter as she heads off to college to pursue her dreams. Mya, your unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have left an indelible mark on our organization, and you'll be greatly missed!

Additionally, we extend our warmest wishes to Celina S. Palacio, our exceptional Program Manager, who is soon going on maternity leave. Celina, your leadership, passion, and dedication have been the driving force behind many of our successes, and we eagerly await your return with your precious bundle of joy.

As we bid farewell to Mya and prepare to welcome the newest member of Celina's family, let's remember that 'see you later' doesn't mean goodbye forever. It means embracing new adventures, growth, and the promise of reunions filled with stories to share. 🌟 Plus we have Gabe!!

Thank you both for your incredible contributions to Children First, and here's to the bright journeys that lie ahead!

🌼 #Farewell #NewBeginnings #TeamAppreciation #ChildrenFirst #Community

Our final Family Nature Day of the year! 🌿 The

Our final Family Nature Day of the year! 🌿 The day was met with a beautiful breeze as we celebrated a total of 8 wonderful events this season. We’re deeply grateful to each and every one of you who joined us to make these moments of connection, learning, and exploration possible. 🌼 Let’s look forward to more adventures in the coming year! 🍃

#FamilyNatureDay #CommunityConnection #NatureLovers #childrenfirst #ogal #community

We are overwhelmed by the support of our community

We are overwhelmed by the support of our community. We have the Champagne sponsorship available and supporting friend sponsorship. Everything else is taken!

Thank you so much for trusting us and contributing to our literacy program!

Sponsorships are limited so join while you can!

Can’t wait to see you all in November!

#community #childrenfirst #fundraiser #gala #champagnesponsor #sponsorships #literacy

This coming Saturday! Don’t miss it! 🪴 🧘🏻‍♀️ 🎨

We will have lots of activities for the whole family!

Thank you to all who applied!! Keep an eye out t

Thank you to all who applied!!

Keep an eye out this week for emails stating your hiring status! We are excited to get the new year (year 3!!!) of our Literacy Program underway!

Have a great week everyone!

It really takes a village and a real community to

It really takes a village and a real community to come together and make something happen. It starts with a plan, but that plan means nothing without people like you who help execute it and make it come to life!

Thank you to those that came out today to make our Neighborhood Clean Up! 187.3lbs of trash happened with the help of your hands! It surely doesn’t happen by itself!

Special thank you to @puppnelli32 and @artscouncilofkern for showing their support and talent by taking pictures of the event! Don’t we look amazing!? I’m still swooning.

Have an amazing weekend everyone! Don’t forget about Family Nature Day next Saturday 9/2!

#community #childrenfirst #eastbakersfield #volunteerlove #artscouncil #village #communitycleanup

Thank you so much @kernliteracycouncil for organiz

Thank you so much @kernliteracycouncil for organizing the Wine & Words event with the wonderful @jillthayerphd! It was such an honor to hear Dr. Thayer speak about her book Sojourns and her life’s work! There are so many budding stories waiting to be told here in Bakersfield and Kern County! Literacy is the key to opening those doors!
Until next time ✌🏽

@capkfoodbank took us on a tour of their warehouse

@capkfoodbank took us on a tour of their warehouse and showed our Children First Project Managers where the food comes from for the Food Distributions! (CF food distributions happen every third Thursday btw!)

Thanks Blaine Hodge and team for all the hard work you do to bring Kern county that much closer to towards food security! You are much appreciated and we are here to help in any way possible!

Check out all of CapK’s available resources. They are here to help all. There are many volunteer opportunities if you’re interested!

#community #Capk #foodbank #foodsecurity #resources #childrenfirst #teamwork

This coming Saturday is our Neighborhood Clean Up!

This coming Saturday is our Neighborhood Clean Up! It’s bound to be relatively good weather! Let’s go out and clean up what the rain might have washed up. Together we can make East Bakersfield shine!

#community #service #volunteercall #childrenfirst #eastbakersfield #bakersfield #cleanup #saturday #volunteer

Following an exhilarating gala meeting today, the

Following an exhilarating gala meeting today, the anticipation is building! Our decor concept is now firmly in place, and we’re eagerly looking forward to transforming it into reality.

What’s even more heartening is your presence, sharing in the evening’s magic and experiencing the rich tapestry of our culture. The beauty amplifies knowing that this event stands for East Bakersfield and directly supports the students in the area.

Join us in making this enchanting event come alive! Sponsorship opportunities await. Visit the link in our bio to get involved.

#gala #diadelosmuertos #culture #fundraiser #eastbakersfield #childrenfirst #nonprofit #sponsorships

☀️Food Distribution☀️ Can’t do it witho

☀️Food Distribution☀️

Can’t do it without the help of our community partners and board members! Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

#community #fooddistribution #eastbakersfield #childrenfirst #bakersfield #communityservice #volunteer

This needed to live on our timeline. Gala highligh

This needed to live on our timeline. Gala highlight from last year!

Tickets and Sponsorships available! Link in our bio! You won’t want to miss this event! November 3rd!

✨ Seeking Literacy Tutors ✨ Do you enjoy rea

✨ Seeking Literacy Tutors ✨

Do you enjoy reading?
Do you enjoy encouraging others to read?
Do you have four hours to spare each week for ten weeks?

If so, this position is for you! Fill out an application! The Children First team is dedicated to spreading the love of reading and aims to assist those needing that extra push to William Elementary Students!

No experience necessary. We will train you! Must have a love for reading and be able to pass a background check. Stipend available.

Have more questions? Send us a message or go to the link in our bio!

#community #reading #tutors #literacy #childrenfirst #eastbakersfield #bakersfield #loveofreading

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