United Way of Central Eastern California

Give. Advocate. Volunteer. That's what it means to LIVE UNITED.

United Way of Kern County leads a movement to uplift our communities through education, health, and economic resilience. We deliver programs and services to enhance the lives of residents we serve within the counties of Kern, Inyo, Mono, and northern San Bernadino. We bring donors, volunteers, advocates, and other stakeholders together to build powerful and sustainable coalitions and partnerships.

07/24/2024

A huge thank you to the Blessing Corner for their generous donation of school supplies! 📚🎒 Your support helps us continue our mission and make a positive impact in the community!

Photos from United Way of Central Eastern California's post 07/23/2024

UWCEC is excited to announce the launch of our new Farmworker Advancement Program! This initiative is designed to empower farmworkers with essential skills, education, and opportunities for growth. Register today!

¡UWCEC se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento de nuestro nuevo Programa de Avance para Trabajadores Agrícolas! Esta iniciativa está diseñada para empoderar a los trabajadores agrícolas con habilidades esenciales, educación y oportunidades de crecimiento. ¡Regístrese hoy!

Photos from United Way of Central Eastern California's post 07/22/2024

Join our UWCEC team for their first Ridgecrest Resource Fair today! We invite the community to connect with local organizations, enjoy family-friendly activities, and learn about valuable programs.

07/18/2024

Join our wonderful Education Team as a Family Life Educator! Apply today!

07/17/2024

Happy to help equip students for success! Our Education Team was able to donate 100 pencil bags filled with school supplies to Children First! 📓🖍️

Photos from United Way of Central Eastern California's post 07/17/2024

You're invited! Don't miss the Kern Health Equity Partnership's Community Health Conversations this month.

07/16/2024

UWCEC will be offering a free and virtual financial literacy workshop this summer! 25 students will be able to receive a $500 stipend at the completion of their training. Deadline to register is tomorrow at noon. Register today!

07/15/2024

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Photos from United Way of Central Eastern California's post 07/14/2024

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible VITA volunteers! This year’s appreciation dinner was a wonderful celebration of your dedication and hard work. We couldn't achieve our mission without you!

07/13/2024

🎉🎓 Huge congratulations to our participants for completing their financial literacy workshop training! Your dedication to learning and securing a brighter financial future is truly inspiring! Thank you to our sponsors for your amazing support!

Photos from United Way of Central Eastern California's post 07/12/2024

Empower the next generation with financial literacy! 💸📚 Our workshops are making a real difference, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to manage their money wisely. Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible!

07/10/2024

UWCEC will be offering virtual financial literacy workshops this summer! 25 students will be able to receive a $500 stipend at the completion of their training. Register today!

07/10/2024

We are looking for a fantastic new person to join our team! Applications for our Family Life Educator position are now open! For more information, please visit our website.

07/04/2024

United Way of Central Eastern California wishes you a safe and happy holiday!

Photos from United Way of Central Eastern California's post 07/01/2024

UWCEC will be offering free financial literacy workshops for rising high school seniors this summer! 25 students will be able to receive a $500 stipend at the completion of their training. Deadline to register is July 2nd at 11:59pm. Register today!

Photos from United Way of Central Eastern California's post 07/01/2024

Congratulations to Ishmeet Singh! We're proud to have you share your insights and lead the way for future leaders.

Photos from United Way of Central Eastern California's post 06/30/2024

We had so much fun today at the Love Should Be Fair Pride Fair! Thank you to The Center for inviting our UWCEC team! ☀️🌈

Photos from United Way of Central Eastern California's post 06/27/2024

A big thank you to everyone who attended our 33rd Annual Professional Development Conference! Your enthusiasm, participation, and support made this community event a big success!

06/25/2024

Join us TOMORROW for our 33rd Professional Development Conference! We're excited to learn and network with all of our vendors, workshop presenters, and keynotes!

06/24/2024

JUST 2 DAYS AWAY! We are looking forward to seeing you at our 33rd Annual Professional Development Conference!

06/23/2024

JUST 3 DAYS AWAY! Join us for our 33rd Annual Professional Development Conference this Wednesday!

06/22/2024

UWCEC's Economic Resilience department will be offering free financial literacy workshops for rising high school seniors this summer! 25 students will be able to receive a $500 stipend at the completion of their training. Register before July 3rd! Invest in your future today!

06/22/2024

JUST 4 DAYS AWAY! We are excited for our 33rd Annual Professional Development Conference! It will be a great day of networking and learning, we hope to see you there!

06/22/2024

Hurry, few tickets remaining! Don’t miss out on UWCEC'S 33rd Annual Professional Development Conference. Get your tickets now before they’re gone!

06/21/2024

JUST 5 DAYS AWAY! Want to join us for our 33rd Annual Professional Development Conference for a day of networking and learning? Get your tickets with the link in our bio!

06/20/2024

JUST 6 DAYS AWAY! Want to join us for our 33rd Annual Professional Development Conference for a day of networking and learning? Get your tickets with the link in our bio!

06/19/2024

Attention Everyone! Be aware of ticket scams, do not contact individuals claiming to sell our conference tickets. The only way to purchase conference tickets is via our eventbrite page.

06/19/2024

JUST 7 DAYS AWAY! Want to join us for our 33rd Annual Professional Development Conference for a day of networking and learning? Get your tickets with the link in our bio!

Photos from United Way of Central Eastern California's post 06/19/2024

The UWCEC team delivered a Hygiene Pantry to Mesquite High School in Ridgecrest! We are so happy to give back to our Ridgecrest community! Thank you to Cummins for all your support in making this possible!

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United Way of Kern County works on improving our community by focusing on Education, Income and Health. These are the building blocks for a good quality of life -- a quality education that leads to a stable job with enough income to sustain a family through retirement with good health.

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Bakersfield, CA
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