SeedCore Foundation

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful call to service, compassion, and building stronger communities. At SeedCore Foundation, we’re dedicated to planting seeds of opportunity through education and local support right here in Kern County — living out the spirit of service he inspired.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We are pleased to announce our 2025 Q4 Grant recipients: Brighter Bites, Kern Down Syndrome Network, and Rosedale Middle School (Civil War Day). These exceptional organizations are making a significant impact in our community, and we are honored to support their efforts. Visit their websites in the comments below to learn more about their essential work and discover how you can support their initiatives.

Merry Christmas!

As we gather with loved ones and reflect on the wonder of this season, may your heart be overflowing with genuine joy, a profound sense of peace that surpasses understanding, and a hope that lights the way through every moment. In the quiet beauty of the manger, we’re reminded of the greatest gift of all. Wishing you and yours a truly blessed Christmas filled with His presence.

Happy Thanksgiving from SeedCore Foundation!

Today, we pause with grateful hearts for every partner, donor, educator, entrepreneur, and community leader who helps plant seeds of opportunity across our region.

Your generosity and belief in this mission make it possible for students to learn, small businesses to grow, and communities to thrive.

As we gather with our loved ones today, we are reminded that impact begins with people like you—those who give, serve, and sow hope in the lives of others.

Wishing you a day filled with warmth, connection, and gratitude.
🍁 Thank you for helping us cultivate a brighter future.

— The SeedCore Foundation Team

This week, we honor the more than 38,000 Kern County veterans who served — and the spirit of leadership, sacrifice, and resilience they inspire in our communities every day.

We are pleased to announce our Q3 Grant recipients: Bakersfield Pregnancy Center, emPOWERment Dess Perkins Foundation, and Seek Truth Not Illusions. These exceptional organizations are making a significant impact in our community, and we are honored to support their efforts. Visit their websites below to learn more about their essential work and discover how you can support their initiatives.

Bakersfield Pregnancy Center - wehelpyou.org
emPOWERment Dess Perkins Foundation - empowermentdp.org
Seek Truth Not Illusions - seektruthnotillusions.org

Are you interested in creating a visualization of your nonprofit’s expected impact for your grant proposals? Join the Kern Alliance of Nonprofits’ Workshop on October 17 (8 to 9:45 AM) to learn how to build a logic model for your grant applications. Patrice Richter, retired KCSOS Director of Grants, will lead this workshop.

Looking for ways of incorporating AI and other technologies into your nonprofit's operations? The Bridgespan Group authored a unique guide in July that showcases several ways nonprofits have adopted AI. They also share a straightforward, step-by-step plan that can help you identify the best use cases of AI that align with your mission and everyday work. Read their article here: https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/exploring-ai-opportunities-for-nonprofits-and-the-social-sector

We are happy to announce our 2025 Q2 grant recipients: Youth for Christ of Kern County, Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Society, Independence through GRACE Foundation, Food for Life Ministry, Kern Dance Alliance, and the Blade Advocacy Center at East Bakersfield High School. These organizations are doing incredible work in our community and beyond, and we are honored to support their efforts. As usual, we've attached their websites in the comments below, so feel free to learn more about their work and discover how you can support their initiatives.

We dedicate this July 4th to the members of our community who work tirelessly to serve others: teachers, nonprofit leaders, and small business owners. They are beacons of love, hope, and prosperity, and we are deeply honored to have made serving them our core mission. We appreciate you, today and always.

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