The Mission at Kern County

The Mission at Kern County The Mission at Kern is the largest provider of emergency shelter & recovery services in Bakersfield.
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The Mission at Kern County, formally The Bakersfield Rescue Mission has been serving the community since 1952. In October, 2021 we celebrated 69-years of providing hope and restoration to a hurting population in our city. The Mission at Kern County provides shelter to nearly 300-guests each night, through our Homeless Intervention Services and Christian Discipleship Residential Program. Every year, The Mission serves more than 200-thousand meals…that's more than 500 meals every day… Join the Mission at Kern County, and help us transform lives through the power of Jesus Christ!

09/11/2025
09/11/2025
09/11/2025

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Mission at Kern County’s 13,000-square-foot kitchen and transitional housing facility broke ground on Wednesday morning. The facility broke ground at 9 …

09/11/2025
LASTING SOLUTIONS…Today we gathered in faith and celebration for the groundbreaking ceremony of our new kitchen and tran...
09/10/2025

LASTING SOLUTIONS…
Today we gathered in faith and celebration for the groundbreaking ceremony of our new kitchen and transitional housing! 🙌

This future space will allow us to serve more meals, provide safe housing, and create learning centers that equip our neighbors for lasting change.

⚠️ While construction is just beginning, we see this as a powerful step of God’s provision and the hope He is building in Kern County. Thank you for praying with us and standing alongside The Mission as we continue to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need.

🔗💚 Want to get involved? Donate today www.themissionkc.org & add “Lasting Solutions” in the notes.

We’re joining a national conversation around homelessness. On October 9-10, Carlos Baldovinos will sit on a bench—rain o...
09/10/2025

We’re joining a national conversation around homelessness. On October 9-10, Carlos Baldovinos will sit on a bench—rain or shine—for 24 hours to listen, talk, and share with our community.

🚨 It’s part of Conversations on a Bench, a Citygate Network event taking place in dozens of cities across North America. The goal? To reflect the love of God and create space for honest conversations about homelessness, addiction, and mental health. We’re hopeful this event helps shift hearts and spread the hope of Christ in our city.

🗓️ Mark your calendar to tune in live and see what happens when a community listens, loves, and leans into tough conversations. What do you want to know about homelessness? Drop your questions in the comments below.

🔗 GET INVOLVED: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/conversationsonabench
Join our event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/24324113100612405/

🧡 Meet Kenny"Before coming to the Mission, I was a hopeless drug addict following in the painful footsteps of my father...
09/09/2025

🧡 Meet Kenny
"Before coming to the Mission, I was a hopeless drug addict following in the painful footsteps of my father—trapped in addiction, shame, and brokenness.

I didn’t want to live the life I was living, but I didn’t know how to change. When I walked through the doors of The Mission, everything shifted. Through their program, I found not just sobriety, but healing, purpose, and a relationship with Jesus Christ that changed my life. Today, I serve as a case manager, helping other men find the same hope I did. I’m living proof that recovery is possible. If my story moves you, I hope you’ll support The Mission so more lives can be transformed like mine."

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821 E 21st Street
Bakersfield, CA
93305

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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The Mission at Kern County, formally The Bakersfield Rescue Mission has been serving the community since 1952. In October of 2012, we celebrated 60-years of providing hope and restoration to a hurting population in our city.

The Mission at Kern County provides shelter to nearly 300-guests each night, through our Homeless Intervention Services and Christian Discipleship Residential Programs. Every year, The Mission serves more than 200-thousand meals…that's more than 500 meals every day… and in May of 2018, we unveiled our new 36-Bed Lee & Krystyna Jamieson Recovery Home for Women with Children aimed at helping mothers struggling with homelessness and addictions through a faith-based 18-month residential recovery program.

Join with the Mission at Kern County, and help us transform lives through the power of Jesus Christ!