Bakersfield's AIDS Project, Ricky's Retreat

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Bakersfield's AIDS Project (BAP) was established in 1993 in loving memory of
Ricky R. Founder, Audrey Chavez and other family members felt it was important to honor the life of her brother Ricky, as well as to promote awareness as to how HIV/AIDS affects families and communities
The first meetings of Bakersfield's AIDS Project were held in Chavez' home. BAP's mission statement is: To promote quality, compassionate housing and services for Kern County persons living with HIV/AIDS. BAP Programs and Activities include:
HIV Education and Outreach
Speakers Bureau
World AIDS Day Activities
AIDS Memorial Quilt Displays
Kern County AIDS Compassion Week Activities
AIDS Walk
Drop-in Friday Support Group
Drop-in Friday Lunch
Drop-in Friday Workshops
GET Bus Transportation Program
Camp Jessie Lee for Children
Dinner of Thanksgiving
Client Christmas Dinner
Holiday Baskets
Hygiene Program

Bakersfield's AIDS Project is an all-volunteer organization~ All proceeds go directly to client services. Donations can be mailed to:
BAP
910 Grace Street
Bakersfield. CA. 93305
Memo: Ricky's Retreat

Because everyone deserves a family and a HOME...

11/19/2025

Join us from 8 to 10 AM Wednesday, November 19 at Catholic Charities for our Farmers Market Food Distribution Event.

This event is completely free and open to the public!

Food is distributed at a first come first serve basis until supplies last.

Please share this post to help spread the word. Thank you, and God bless. 🙏

11/03/2025
11/02/2025
11/01/2025
10/31/2025

Spread the word: Through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County’s Nutrition Program, children and teens ages 18 and younger can continue to eat healthy meals, including supper and a snack, after school at no cost. Children do not have to be classified as economically disadvantaged to participate; there is no paperwork to complete. The free meals program is intended to help bridge the gap for children who are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity after school.

10/28/2025

We can’t wait to celebrate Dia de Los Mu***os with all of you this Sunday!

Our President/CEO, Jay Tamsi stopped by the 23ABC News studio to chat with Mike Hart about KCHCC’s 15th annual Dia de Los Mu***os celebration. Check out the details below and get your presale tickets today!

Sunday, November 2
Kern County Fairgrounds | 2 - 7 PM

* Traditional Aztec Dancing & Blessing
* Live Music
* El Catrin & La Catrina Dia De Los Mu***os Costume Contest
* Performances by Ballet Folklorico Huaztecalli and Mariachi San Marcos
* Authentic Mexican Cuisine And Refreshments
* Free Kids Activities: Sugar Skull Decorating, Face Painting And Crafts
* Dia De Los Mu***os Merchandise & Vendor Booths

Come dressed to impress! Enter our La Catrina and El Catrine Costume Contest at this year’s Dia de Los Mu***os celebration. Sign up at the event in the morning.

GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE: www.kchcc.org

For Altar & Table/Vendor space, call 661-633-5495 or mail@kchcc.org

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910 Grace Street
Bakersfield, CA
93305

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