United Way of Central Eastern California

The Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation (Y2LEF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Bakersfield, CA. Their mission is to assist low-income and underrepresented students in planning and financing their college education, with the goal of increasing college access and completion rates in the Southern Central Valley. Y2LEF offers various programs and resources, including AmeriCorps, Cash for College, Pre-College Camps, Scholarships, and more. Y2LEF is dedicated to empowering youth and supporting their educational journey by providing post-secondary credentials, college certifications, and degrees that lead to meaningful employment. With a focus on promoting higher education, Y2LEF also offers college planning resources, scholarship opportunities, and hosts events such as the Migrant Education Parent Conference. Through their commitment to making a positive impact, Y2LEF aims to bridge the educational gap and create a brighter future for students in Kern County and beyond.Generated from the website

The Bakersfield Pregnancy Center exists to empower individuals with life affirming options when faced with a pregnancy decision. We offer free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds limited to the first trimester, parenting classes, material assistance and confidential advocacy for each client. All our services are HIPAA compliant, medically accurate and respectful of each individual.We now have two locations to serve Kern County!Downtown at 1801 18th Street, Bakersfield 93301Stockdale: 9900 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 109, Bakersfield 93311