28 I Compassionate Care, Community Impact Compassionate care doesn’t stop at the office doors. Our employees live out our mission by giving their time, talents and hearts to support the broader Kern County community. In 2024, 357 KHS employees volunteered more than 1,035 hours at nonprofit organizations, food banks, homeless shelters and community events. From lending a hand during times of crisis to showing up for ongoing community needs, our workforce continually steps up to make a difference. KHS volunteers proudly supported organizations including: • Open Door Network Homeless Shelter • Morning Star Fresh Food Ministries • Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) – building supply boxes for seniors • St. Vincent de Paul Homeless Center • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Bakersfield Employee Volunteers: Our Compassionate Impact Our teams also participated in community events such as “Teaming Up Against Cancer,” raising awareness and hope for those impacted by cancer, and mobilized quickly to support families during the Shirley Lane water crisis. At KHS, giving back is more than a tradition—it’s part of who we are. Through every volunteer hour, our employees extend compassion, strengthen community ties and demonstrate the true meaning of care.
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