ConnAdvo LLC.

04/11/2026

KRV Community we want your input on something important.

What are your thoughts on tiny home villages as a form of transitional housing?

In other communities, these programs often include:
• Small, individual living spaces for short-term stability
• On-site restrooms, showers, and shared community areas
• Support services like case management, mental health, and recovery support
• Job training and workforce development opportunities
• Clear expectations, structure, and accountability to help people transition into permanent housing

For comparison, you may have heard of places like the Bakersfield Navigation Center, which provides structured shelter with on-site services focused on helping people move into housing and employment. Tiny home villages are similar in purpose, but offer more private, individual living spaces instead of shared shelter environments.

We’re not announcing a project—just trying to have a real conversation and understand where our community stands.

Do you think this kind of approach is effective?

What concerns would you have?

What would need to be in place for you to support something like this?

Do you think something like this could work in a rural community like the KRV?

We want honest, respectful feedback from all perspectives.

Drop your thoughts below or message us directly.

Kern County – Hope the Mission

Hope in Kern County Hope has partnered with Kern County to bring our knowledge and skill set and help eliminate poverty, hunger, and homelessness.The first Tiny Homes in Kern County, this site is comprised of 50 Tiny Home Units with 24/7 Interim Housing services, Case Management, and various other o...

04/03/2026

This year’s snowpack ❄️ isn’t just about water—it’s about your business 💼 (You don't need to be a member to attend, but do RSVP)

Join us next week as local river outfitters 🚣‍♂️ and campground operators 🏕 share what they’re seeing for the upcoming season:

• Expected river flows 🌊
• Shifts in visitor behavior 👀
• What it means for tourism & local revenue 📈

If your business depends on seasonal traffic—even indirectly—you’ll want to be in the room for this one.

📅 Wednesday, April 8
⏰ Noon – 1 PM
🍽 Dick’s Brews & Grub

👉 Reserve your seat today @ https://form.jotform.com/250335507888061

03/07/2026

02/25/2026

KRV Seniors - Neighbors Helping Neighbors Liberty Ambulance

02/25/2026

This is Community Health Advocacy at work. Showing up, having the conversation, starting the conversation. Being the voice of the community.

Thank you to all who supported these efforts... where just getting started!

Official meeting agenda is available here: https://www.kerncounty.com/government/board-of-supervisors/board-agenda-minutes-and-video

01/27/2026

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01/16/2026

01/06/2026

This is incredibly important for the valley. The county and state go off these numbers to determine funding and need. In order to have accurate count there needs to be enough volunteers to go and do the count. Please consider participating this year and in the years to come.

It is that time of year again! If you are interested in volunteering for the 2026 Point in Time Count, being held on January 28, 2026 at 3:30 am, please find

01/06/2026

Community Invitation: Kern River Valley Homeless Resource Collaborative

Kern River Valley organizations, service providers, faith groups, advocates, and community members

Kern County has asked that the Kern River Valley come forward with a more coordinated, centralized voice around homelessness so shared concerns, service gaps, and solutions can be communicated clearly and effectively.

In response, KRV is helping convene a Kern River Valley Homeless Resource Collaborative a space for local partners to come together, share information, identify gaps, and work collaboratively to better support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our region.

This collaborative is:
✔ About coordination and communication
✔ Focused on shared challenges and solutions
✔ Open to organizations and individuals working directly or indirectly with unhoused residents
📅 First Meeting:
[TBD]
[TBD]
[TBD / Virtual option]

If you are involved in outreach, housing, food access, healthcare, behavioral health, education, faith-based services, or community advocacy — your voice matters.

To participate or learn more, please contact:

Catlin Payne
connadvo@gmail.com
(760) 531 0077

Let’s work together to strengthen how the Kern River Valley supports our community.

12/27/2025

New Support Service

Transportation is a real barrier to care for many people. ConnAdvo is now able to offer limited transportation assistance to help active clients get to essential appointments, including medical, behavioral health, substance use services, housing, benefits, and court-related appointments.

This service is offered on a case-by-case basis, based on availability and need.

Transportation is not guaranteed, but when we’re able, we’ll help coordinate a ride.

If transportation is a barrier for you, please reach out to ConnAdvo directly to see if support is available.

Questions? Send us a message.

12/25/2025

Today is National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day ( ), commemorated each year on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. 💙

With a lack of safe, affordable housing across the nation, domestic violence survivors often face impossible choices between abuse and homelessness for themselves and their children. NNEDV mourns all who have died because they had no safe place to live, and we're committed to advancing policy solutions and other efforts that can save lives.

Learn more about this critical intersection: https://buff.ly/35kHmOq

[Image description: A blue-toned image of small cardboard houses on a wooden surface. Above, white text reads: "Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness." NNEDV logo below text. The NNEDV logo consists of 66 small house shapes arranged in a large house shape, and text reading: "NNEDV National Network to End Domestic Violence."]

12/25/2025

Patrick Markee spent two decades walking through New York City's tunnels, armories and intake centers. His book asks: what if homelessness isn't a personal failing, but the result of policy choices?