FLOOD Ministries

Ending out the week on a high note of gratitude! Amazon Bakersfield team, we can't thank you enough for your generosity and support of our mission to help the homeless in Kern County! You can rest assured that every last one of these donations will help change lives! From our hearts to yours- YOU ROCK!

Dearest gentlereaders... we mean, Floodsters! 😄 Have you signed up for our newsletter? Visit our website today to get the latest on Welcome Home stories, career opportunities, events, and more! Visit www.floodbako.com now!

Hey you! You with the kind heart, the incredible teamwork skills, and the hope for a brighter future! Flood NEEDS YOU! Join our Outreach team and be the reason someone's life changes!

Now accepting applications at www.floodbako.com/careers!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Thanks to our incredible community partner Blue Zones Project - Bakersfield, a blanket-making event will be held on September 25th at the Rasmussen Senior Center. Donations of fleece material to make tie blankets are currently being accepted at the locations listed. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!

We are grateful for every opportunity to serve the Wasco community! Thank you 23ABC Bakersfield!

Wasco staff, Flood Ministries provides resources to unhoused population Wasco Code Compliance staff and Flood Ministries employees team up weekly to locate unhoused people in Wasco and try to make contact with them in an attempt to provide resources.

There's so much magic in the air this month! And we have so much to share! Flood is thrilled to start showing precious move-in memories of resilient, empowered people who have overcome extreme adversity to find stable housing! The first is Frederick, who never gave up hope, and stayed true to his dream of exiting homelessness and creating a beautiful new life. Welcome home, friend!

Are you cleaning out your summer closet? Please consider Flood for ADULT SUMMER clothing donations! We have limited space for clothes, so schedule your drop-off as soon as possible. Please call 661-323-5663 ext. 1036 or email [email protected] to coordinate your donation!

Children's clothing, dress clothing, and shoe styles other than sneakers will not be accepted at this time.

HAPPENING NOW! We are collecting gift card donations in partnership with the KRV Bridge Connection to help victims of the Borel Fire! Come drop off your donations at our booth on the corner of 23rd and L by KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield!

Tomorrow! Join KRV Bridge Connection in partnership with Flood and other Kern service providers for a pop-up event benefitting victims of the Borel fire. Gift card donations are being collected this morning at KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield for distribution at this event! Don't miss your chance to help our Kern River community!

TODAY IS THE DAY! A huge thank you to Just Dance Thursdays, C&S Xperience, Clover Entertainment Group, and Prism Dance Project for joining forces to aid people experiencing homelessness in Kern County! And of course, Havana for Housing with Flood! would not be possible without the hard work of our local champion Stephanie Alvarez! The event will feature a beginner salsa class, followed by a night of social dancing. This event will also offer a 50/50 raffle, and delicious treats by Get it twisted! All proceeds will support housing initiatives in Bakersfield. Let us come together to create a positive change in our community. See you tonight!

Today Flood is launching our new program, Project Home & Health! THANK YOU to Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. for adopting Flood and helping us fill our "home" with donations for persons experiencing or exiting homelessness! We are grateful for your partnership 🥰

Today is a great day in the world of Flood! An incredible new housing location is open and ready to provide what was so aptly described as a "launchpad for hope" for newly housed residents. Congratulations to the The Housing Authority of the County of Kern on this success; we are excited to partner with you again on our journey of transforming lives!

Great news! Flood Ministries is GROWING! If you missed the window to apply for our last listings, now is your chance! Make sure to visit our website at www.floodbako.com/careers to turn in your application for our outreach team today!

Love in action! Thank you so much to our community partners Covenant Coffee for joining with our Arvin Navigation Center donation drive! This clothing will help our guests feel refreshed in this oppressive heat. We are truly blessed.

Have you gotten your tickets yet? We are going to have a blast dancing the night away on August 1st! Come meet Flood and learn a few cool new dance moves while you're at it! We can't wait to see you there!

www.floodbako.com/events

It's a beautiful day to change lives! Heat wave or no heat wave, Flood is determined to take services where they are needed most. We care about Kern County! If you see a Flood van this week, give a wave! We are always happy to see you.

Our team is GROWING! 😍 And we want you to be a part of it! If you've been considering a career change and have a compassionate heart for service, please apply for our new Outreach Program Service Coordinator positions today!

www.floodbako.com/careers

Congratulations to United Way of Central Eastern California for a fabulous 33rd Annual Community Professional Development Conference! Our leadership team feels so lucky to have been a part of this day and to have learned from such incredible experts. Thank you for your hard work!

Put your dancing shoes on! We are cranking up the summer heat!

We are proud to partner with Just Dance Thursdays and Clover Entertainment to host an evening of dance for our community! All levels of dancer are welcome- we promise you will have an amazing time! We can't wait to share our mission to end homelessness with you and learn some fabulous moves along the way.

Visit our website to purchase your tickets today! https://www.floodbako.com/event-details/havana-for-housing

Don't forget to submit your applications! We can't wait to meet you!

CALLING ALL LEADERS 📣

We are looking for an exemplary leader to join our Executive team! Applications will only be accepted for a limited time... don't delay!

Email a cover letter and resume with the subject line "Director of Programs" to [email protected] before midnight on June 26th, 2024.

CALLING ALL LEADERS 📣

We are looking for an exemplary leader to join our Executive team! Applications will only be accepted for a limited time... don't delay!

Email a cover letter and resume with the subject line "Director of Programs" to [email protected] before midnight on June 26th, 2024.

We need your help, Kern County!

Heat waves and constant exposure to the summer elements pose a significant threat to the health of those living without shelter. Simple tools such as sunscreen, hydration, and hygiene products help our friends stay protected throughout these dangerous months! Please consider donating; we welcome your contributions!

Team Flood wishes you a wonderful holiday weekend! Have fun, stay safe, and most of all- thank you to those who have given all to keep our country safe! 🇺🇲

Thank you for sharing our wonderful free library and Visionary Volunteer program 23ABC Bakersfield! We love our Arvin and Lamont communities!

HELPING THE HOMELESS: The Arvin Navigation Center builds the first Free Little Library in the community The library is part of the ANC's Visionary Volunteers Program, which hopes to address one of the greatest challenges for their clients after being housed—social interaction.

Tammy entered into homelessness when her father passed away; she was no longer able to care for herself, and she had no support system. Despite several disabilities and her grief, she did not
give up on finding a housing solution. Flood is grateful for the opportunity to have joined Tammy on her path to housing, and is thrilled to report that she is now safe and sound in her brand-new
house. We believe in your peace, Tammy. Welcome home, friend!

Our Arvin Navigation Center needs your help! Please save the date for our upcoming Basic Needs Drive!

Thank you, KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield, for sharing Jeff's story! We believe in hope for every person experiencing homelessness in Kern County, and we are so proud of Jeff for being a voice for those who are still without shelter!

Recovery turned redemption: How a Bakersfield man changed his life after living on the street BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Jeff Hurlburt is a son, a twin, and veteran who served his country in the NAVY. But for a while, his true identity was hidden by the fact that he had fallen on ha…