Jacob Frost grew up in Bakersfield. He runs Sovryn, a company that helps businesses better understand their customers, streamline their processes, and increase sales. He is happily married to his better half, Gabrielle, and enjoys chasing after his 3-year-old daughter and the broken sleep of a 4-month-old son.
Greeter: Dave Wheldon
Prayer: Juan Bustamante
Flag Salute: Justin Salters
Song: Lean on Me
Roving Mic: Jorge Barrientos
Guests: Steve Rodrigue brought Kevin Lykins and Jose Gonzalez
Andrea Hansen brought Marcie Hronis Ryan Crowl brought his dad Bob Crowl from Chico Jordan Kaufman brought Chase Nunneley
Kelly Youngstrom brought Jacob Panero Shellena Heber brought Joanna Guillen
Good News:
Justin Salters announced a Luncheon at CSUB for the Maddy Institute with guest speaker Elex Michaelson but it was yesterday, so hopefully, it was wonderful and well attended despite my neglect.
Jean Luc Slagle announced a smashing success for the community outreach garden at CSUB on the 15th.
PROGRAM
Give Big Kern
Give Big Kern is an annual online day of giving hosted by the Kern Community Foundation to support nonprofits in Kern County, California. It began in 2016 as a collaborative effort to celebrate and amplify the giving spirit of the region, encouraging donations and volunteer pledges to local organizations. The initiative was spearheaded by the Kern Community Foundation, a public charity established in 1999 by founders Curtis Darling and Morton Brown, along with other community leaders. Their vision was to create a permanent local organization dedicated to fostering philanthropy in Kern County, and Give Big Kern emerged as part of the foundation’s Nonprofit Strengthening initiative. Since its inception, the event has grown significantly, raising over $4.2 million by 2024 for more than 150 nonprofits, with a record-breaking $1,529,018 raised in 2024 alone. The foundation’s leadership, including figures like Kristen Watson, has driven its evolution into a cornerstone of community engagement, reflecting the original founders’ goal of enhancing the quality of life in Kern County through collective giving.
Bakersfield Angels
Bakersfield Angels is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families within the foster care community. Their mission is to walk alongside these individuals by providing consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. The organization operates two key programs: the Love Box program, which connects volunteers with foster families to deliver monthly support tailored to their needs, and the Dare to Dream program, which pairs youth aged 11-22 with mentors to help them pursue personal goals and navigate life’s challenges. Emphasizing a trauma-informed, wrap-around service model, Bakersfield Angels fosters a community around foster and kinship families, empowering volunteers to make a meaningful impact. By promoting hope, belonging, and self-confidence, they aim to strengthen families and help children heal and reach their full potential, serving Kern County as part of a broader network under Transformations by Austin Angels.
Bakersfield Recovery Services:
Bakersfield Recovery Services (BRS) is a comprehensive substance abuse treatment program, dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with addiction while improving the community one life at a time. Through a 12-Step based Social Model, BRS emphasizes individual responsibility and accountability, offering a range of services tailored to diverse needs. These include residential facilities like Jason’s Retreat for men, Capistrano Community for Women (which accommodates women and their children), and Lincoln Street Retreat for pregnant clients and newborns, as well as non-residential Medi-Cal-funded services and sober living options for up to 50 men and women. The Multi-Service Center further enhances support by providing resources like parenting classes, job development, and family-focused services, fostering long-term recovery, family stability, and community integration. With a commitment to empathy, integrity, and empowerment, BRS helps clients rebuild lives damaged by addiction, addressing related issues like homelessness and criminal behavior through structured, compassionate care.
Waterman played an essential role in funding the computer lab, opening a whole new world of education, training, job search, and countless other benefits. (Read more about this)
Jacob Frost grew up in Bakersfield. He runs Sovryn, a company that helps businesses better understand their customers, streamline their processes, and increase sales. He is happily married to his better half, Gabrielle, and enjoys chasing after his 3-year-old daughter and the broken sleep of a 4-month-old son.
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