Posts by Randy
New Apartments for Foster Youth in Kern County
Covenant Community Services, Inc., in partnership with the Kern County Housing Authority (HACK), is proud to announce the opening of Cornerstone North Chester. The newly renovated building was initially built for a doctor’s office and has been transformed into 18 studio apartments for foster youth. The journey to new housing for foster youth began with…
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Covenant opens Cornerstone with the Housing Authority of Kern County
The Bakersfield, California, ran a short article about the new housing for foster youth developed by the Housing Authority of Kern County and will be operated and managed by Covenant Community Services. Here is the article “Housing authority turns church into subsidized apartments” by Jon Cox. Here are some pics of the build-out.
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Covenant Community Concert is Back for Round Three!
Steven Mayer of the Bakersfield Californian wrote an excellent article on the upcoming benefit concert on March 9, 2024. Here is the link: Covenant Community Concert helps aged-out foster youth Come out and enjoy the show by someone who has lived the foster care experience and is passionate about music and making a difference.
Read MoreGrandpa Tommy Hays was a hero to foster children
The Royal Family has lost a royal servant. Tommy Hays, also known as Grandpa Tommy at the Bakersfield Royal Family Kids Camp (RFKC), left this life to be with God on May 13, 2023. Grandpa Tommy was 93. Grandpa Tommy led an influential and historic life as a founding member of the “Bakersfield Sound” and touched the hearts and lives of many foster…
Read MoreChristmas is a Season for Giving
The message below is from our dear friend Jon English. Jon is a loyal supporter of Covenant Community Services and a partner in sharing hope. Last year, Jon led an effort to launch a Blues Concert Series to support Covenant. In May 2022, after three years of struggle and opposition, we held the inaugural Covenant…
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