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09/09/2025

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California is launching an awareness campaign for the California 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline, in recognition of the inaugural 988 Day on September 8 and National Su***de Prevention Month.

Caring for others starts with caring for yourself. 💙 The 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is available anytime, anywhere to provide compassionate support. Trained, caring counselors are ready to listen and connect you with local resources.
📱 Text or call 988 | 💻 Chat 988California.org

09/08/2025

🌿✨ Community Clean-Up Success! ✨🌿

This past weekend, the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted our second community clean-up — and WOW, what an impact we made together! 💪

📊 Our Results:

🧹 Over 22 bags of trash collected

🚮 3 bulky items removed (including a cement bench)

🌎 20+ volunteers came out to lend a hand

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, rolled up their sleeves, and worked side by side to make our valley a cleaner, more welcoming place. 💚

Community pride is built when we come together — and this clean-up was a perfect reminder of the power of teamwork.

A huge THANK YOU the organization that helped make this event possible

Kern River Conservancy
KRV Bridge Connection
Kern River Ceviche Company
Grocery Outlet
Lake Isabella & Bodfish Property Owner's Assoc.
Kern River Valley Masonic Lodge #827 (Kernville, CA)


Stay tuned for our next community project — and if you missed this one, we’d love to see you at the next!

09/07/2025

✨ ConnAdvo Turns One ✨

As of July 2025, ConnAdvo has officially been in business for one year! 🎉

While advocacy has been a lifelong calling for me, this past year has been about stepping into a new chapter—building ConnAdvo and navigating a career as a Community Health Advocate. It’s been a slow start, but I’ve been uplifted by so much support and encouragement from successful and inspiring members of our community. 💙

Alongside running ConnAdvo, I’m proud to wear many hats: entrepreneur, IHSS provider, NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Facilitator, and CO.STARTERS Core Facilitator. I’m also a full-time student working toward my degree in Human Services and Social Work so I can continue to grow in this field. On top of that, I hold certifications as a State Complex Case Manager, Community Health Advocate, and Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Advocate/Counselor.

Beyond ConnAdvo, I serve as founder of the Kern River Valley Caregiver Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting caregivers, and I lead a grassroots, volunteer-driven Harm Reduction Initiative to promote compassion, safety, and community well-being.

This first year has been full of learning, growing, and building connections—and I’m just getting started. Thank you to everyone who has believed in me, supported ConnAdvo, and joined me in this mission. Here’s to many more years of advocacy, entrepreneurship, and community health work! 🌱✨

09/02/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Month

I want to take a moment to acknowledge something that is deeply personal: like many others, I have struggled with suicidal ideation. Talking about this isn’t easy, but it’s important—because too often, silence makes us feel like we’re alone in our pain.

For too long I struggled in silence. I found my voice, this is why I advocate for su***de awareness. I gave myself one more day and then I gave myself just one more, then another, then tomorrow. I gave myself grace to decide, humbled myself with understanding I do not and will never completely control my life. It's one of the hardest thing to do is to allow yourself to hold off for just one more day. Let yourself think there is hope if it buys you time to turn things around.

It's not a bad life, it is a bad minute within a bad day, that turns into a bad month that seems like it will never stop. It can stop or at least slow down and not be so miserable. The work is hard, there are people out there lingering by the light ready to help you climb.

If you’ve ever felt this way too, please know you are not alone. These thoughts do not define you, and they do not make you less worthy of love, care, and belonging. There is help, and there is hope.

Reaching out is hard, but it can change everything. If you are in crisis or ever feel like you might hurt yourself, please call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Someone will be there to listen and help 24/7.

If you are struggling, please know you are not alone. Your life matters. There is help, and there is hope. Reaching out for support doesn’t make you weak—it shows incredible strength.

📞 If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7.

This month—and every month—let’s break the stigma, hold space for each other, and remind those who are hurting that they are seen, valued, and loved. 💚

08/30/2025

Are you struggling to manage your business finances? Our CO.STARTERS Core program can help. During the 11-week cohort, you'll learn how to break down your costs, create financial projections, identify funding sources, reach break-even, and more. Sign up today: gokite.org/co-starters-core.

08/17/2025

Does your family need help with housing, utilities, food, or caregiving?

If so, the 211 network, supported by United Way, is here to help.

211 is a free, confidential hotline available 24/7 in more than 180+ languages.

📞 Call or text 211 to speak to a trained community resource specialist about your needs.

➡️ Learn more at https://untdwy.org/3DiwJxp

08/09/2025

Take charge of your well-being this National Wellness Month! yellow heart

As a Medi-Cal member, you have access to benefits that support your physical and mental health.

Call your health plan to learn more! Or, visit dhcs.ca.gov/Medi-Cal/Pages/home.aspx

08/08/2025

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce and Fred Clark for graciously opening up a conference room in their building for our use.

As many of you know, I facilitate Connection Recovery Support Groups for NAMI Kern County, and I’ve been considering adding even more support groups here in the valley. Having access to this location in Lake Isabella — safe, secure, and centrally located — is truly a gift to our community.

This is just one of the many benefits of being a Chamber member. Not only do I feel supported in my efforts, but I also know the Chamber has the resources and connections to help ensure these programs succeed.

I’m deeply grateful for their commitment to our shared mission of supporting and strengthening our community.

08/07/2025

We’ve Moved!

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

We’re excited to announce that NAMI Connection Recovery in Lake Isabella has a new home — and we’re ready to welcome you!

This peer-led support group is open to adults living with mental health conditions.

Join us for judgment-free conversations, mutual support, and hope in healing.

New Location: 6416 Lake Isabella Blvd Suite A

Meeting Day & Time: 1st & 2nd Thursday of the month 12pm to 1pm

Free & Confidential

Whether you've joined us before or are thinking about it for the first time, you are welcome here. Come as you are — we’re here to walk the journey with you.

For more info, message us or call: 760.531.0077

NAMI Kern County

08/05/2025

🚛 Community Help Needed – Trash Hauling Volunteers 🚛

The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is organizing a Lake Isabella Boulevard Clean-Up on Saturday, September 6th, and we could use a little extra help!

We’re looking for anyone with a truck and/or trailer who might be available that day to help haul trash to the dump. Even just one load makes a big difference in beautifying our valley!

If you're available to lend a hand or want more info, please reach out—we’d love to have you involved. Thank you for helping us keep the KRV looking great! 🌟

07/17/2025

Truly an amazing organization here in Kern County!!!

Whether you're looking for funding, guidance, mentorship, or local events for small business owners, KITE will connect you to the resources you need to build and grow your business. Learn more at gokite.org.

KITE, the Kern Initiative for Talent & Entrepreneurship, is a project of SeedCore Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation proudly based in Kern County.