CSUB is proud to collaborate with various community partners to better serve our students and their families. Below is a list of organizations and programs that are available in Kern County.

Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK)

CAPK is one of Kern County's largest nonprofit 501(c) (3) corporations. Through a variety of programs and in collaboration with other human services agencies and organizations, CAPK helps low-income residents pursue their educational goals, secure and retain employment, maintain adequate housing, access medical services, obtain utility bill payment subsidies and residential weatherization assistance, counteract hunger and food insecurity, obtain child care and preschool education, and engage in personal and family development opportunities to build and achieve individual and family self-sufficiency.

Please visit 2-1-1 Kern County for additional information and resources.

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities are the first responders in helping our neighbors with food, clothing and other basic necessities regardless of age, race or beliefs. They offer rental and utility assistance, career education, CalFresh application assistance, and operate a local food pantry.

(661) 281-2130
825 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
info@ccdof.org
Visit the Catholic Charities website

Bakersfield Homeless Center

The Bakersfield Homeless Center creates a strong safety net for homeless and at-risk families by providing a broad continuum of services which begins with basic shelter. Once crisis needs are met, programs are offered to foster self-sufficiency including educational enrichment for kids and job development programs for adults. Please visit their website for more information about programs and services.

1600 E. Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 322-9199

Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault

The Alliance offers a range of services to support women and children who have been affected by domestic violence and abuse including food assistance, emergency shelter, counseling, and legal assistance. Please visit their website for a complete list of services and contact points.

1921 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
24-hour Crisis Hotline: (661) 327-1091
Visit the Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault website

FCC Broadband Benefit

Starting May 12, the Federal Communications Commission will launch a temporary program called the Emergency Broadband Benefit, which provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying tribal lands. Eligible households may also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers.

The program is limited to one monthly service discount per household.

Eligible households may enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail-in application.

Learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting the Emergency Broadband Benefit page, or by calling (833) 511-0311. More help is available at the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program website.

How to Prepare

Please use the next few days to get your documents in order by May 12.

As we all have learned over the past year, connectivity to the internet is a vital part of our daily lives, governing the way we communicate, learn, teach and work. At CSUB, we know that access is everything and are committed to giving our students, faculty and staff the resources and support they need to be full and active participants of our increasingly virtual world.