Posts Tagged ‘foster youth’
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.
Read MoreCovenant 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 MoreCovenant Wraps Up Foster Care Month
May was a busy month for Covenant Community Services and Covenant Coffee. May 7th marked the tenth anniversary of the coffee house opening at 1700 North Chester Ave., in Bakersfield, California. This date marks much more than a brick-and-mortar opening of a business; it was the launch of the Headquarters of Hope, or HQ of…
Read MoreCovenant concert this Saturday
Friends and fans of Covenant Community Services, Covenant Coffee, and helping foster youth! This weekend, Saturday, May 21, 2022, is the big show with headliner and Grammy nominee Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps. Performing Saturday will be local blues artist turned touring record producing all-around amazing dude, Jon Orphan, and the Abandoned. Rounding out…
Read MoreCovenant concert this Saturday
Friends and fans of Covenant Community Services, Covenant Coffee, and helping foster youth! This weekend, Saturday, May 21, 2022, is the big show with headliner and Grammy nominee Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps. Performing Saturday will be local blues artist turned touring record producing all-around amazing dude, Jon Orphan, and the Abandoned. Rounding out…
Read MoreCovenant Community Services May 21st Concert update
We’re very happy to announce that Deb’s very close friend and Grammy-nominated touring artist, Teresa James, and her band The Rhythm Tramps, have kindly accepted our invitation to step in and headline.
Read MoreCovenant Golf Classic Was a Smash
The Covenant Golf Classic was held April 12 at the beautiful Seven Oaks Country Club. Over 100 golfers came out to enjoy the day and support the work of Covenant Community Services. Many thanks to our sponsors, including the Hayden family foundation, Kyle Wigley, Surf Thru Car Wash, Clinica Sierra Vista, Montoya Physical Therapy, and…
Read MoreIn The Kitchen Dinner Series Starts Back at Covenant
Covenant is re-launching the “In The Kitchen” dinner events with the chefs from “The Kitchen!” This foodie event will be held at the Covenant Coffee House on May 27th, 2021. It will be a foodie delight and paired by sommelier Jeramy Brown. Beyond the great food and wine, the purpose of the night is to…
Read MoreChild Abuse Prevention Month Resources
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States. The designation is a reminder that child abuse and neglect is a serious issue that plagues our nation. There are 500,000 children in the out-of-home foster care system in The United States but many more children that suffer abuse daily. In 2009, more than…
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