Donate to East Kern County Community Foundation

East Kern County is a resilient community with tremendous potential, yet it faces significant challenges. Your gift can help support water and sewer planning, housing stability, energy and workforce pathways, and the families who call Boron home.

Choose Your Investment Level:

  • $20: Spay or neuter one feral cat right here in Boron through the SNIP Bus clinic.

  • $150: Cover the spay or neuter plus round-trip transport for one community cat to the clinic in Bakersfield or Simi Valley.

  • $250: Spay, neuter, and vaccinate five community cats through Kitty Klippers TNR, cover pet food, supplies, or a vet visit for one Boron Pets Support family, or get a refurbished laptop and internet set up for one Boron household with Human-I-T.

  • $1,000: Helps sponsor one resident through BACK 2.0's financial literacy course and contributes to their matched savings account once the program launches.

  • $5,000: Makes a major contribution toward a quarter of EKCCF's direct services, including medical transport, benefits enrollment, pet support, TNR, and digital access, for Boron, Desert Lake, and North Edwards families.

Your generosity shapes lives and builds a thriving community. Thank you for your support!

Message from the Founder

Megan Pater

I’m Megan Pater, founder of EKCCF. Living in Boron, I recognized the urgent need for improved services and infrastructure, motivating me to create a foundation dedicated to the growth and development of our community in Boron, California.

Transforming East Kern County:

How You Can Help Build a Thriving, Sustainable Community
Boron, CA. The East Kern County Community Foundation (EKCCF) is proud to announce a transformative initiative to revitalize East Kern County, bringing sustainable growth, equitable opportunities, and critical infrastructure improvements to an often-overlooked region. With a clear mission and a robust strategic plan, EKCCF is leading the charge to build a better future, but we can't do it without your help.

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