FLOOD Ministries

05/22/2026

It was a great honor to have Alison Burrowes, Director of Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, join our Executive Director, Jim Wheeler on this week's Floodcast! This is a very informative look at how KernBHRS serves our community, and especially those experiencing homelessness. Please take the time to listen.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hoBVtHvr46mrU4FLMUtRf?si=P3vD3qEXQ9CGNJgranjzeA

Flood Facts: Conversations About Homelessness · Episode

05/13/2026

A discussion with Andrew Dominguez about his life in the justice system and his subsequent work helping people experiencing homelessness.

Flood Facts: Conversations About Homelessness · Episode

05/05/2026

Give BIG Kern is happening right now.

Right now matters.

Every gift to Flood Ministries is already at work restoring dignity, meeting real needs, and helping people take their next step out of homelessness in our community.

If it’s on your heart, now is the time to be part of it.

Follow the link:
https://mtyc.co/hv0nmf

GIVE BIG KERN

05/04/2026

Join Flood Ministries in restoring dignity and changing lives across Kern County.

Every dollar moves someone closer to stability.

Give Big Kern kicks off tomorrow but early giving is open now.

Don’t wait. Be part of the impact today.

Follow the link to donate: https://mtyc.co/et4lrf

05/01/2026

"They Saw Me, They Heard Me, They Listened to Me"...our latest Floodcast with our very own Denise Brock. Denise shares her story as both a client and a staff member at Flood Ministries. Please listen, share, and like!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YhHfVkv5z3GAI2aAlUdXN?si=tZxJx_x2SnyqnzRhYUGsBQ

Flood Facts: Conversations About Homelessness · Episode

04/14/2026

FLOOD Ministries is thrilled to announce that we are Blue Zones Certified! Thank you to our leadership and our staff, who have joined this wellness initiative with enthusiasm and dedication! And thank you to our amazing Blue Zones coordinators for helping our nonprofit give back to our team 🩵

04/10/2026

"Scott McArdle is the Program Manager for Outreach at Flood Ministries, and he says “Anytime we can come out there and try and take the time to have that heart-to-heart conversation and let people know we’re not here, you know, to try and force anything. We’re here because we want to spread some love to you." 🩵

Local outreach teams and Bakersfield police work together in riverbed encampments to connect people with resources and support services.

04/09/2026

Give our newest episode a listen! It's not goodbye, it's see you later! 🥹

I'm going to break the fourth wall for just a moment and say thank you to everyone who follows and supports Flood. The opportunity to share our heart and our friends' stories has brought me so much joy. Your compassion and advocacy will continue to transform the landscape of our community through love. You matter. Even the smallest acts of kindness can change lives forever!

Gratefully,
Kari

https://open.spotify.com/episode/08F3EAghpPepnqtjOSRxLk?si=9PvQHj4WSka6L6nnkTy4kA

04/01/2026

Great things are coming...✨This is the crossover you've been waiting for!

Flood is proud to announce that we will soon launch a Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project! This program is designed to help transitional-aged youth claim their independence and secure long-term housing stability.

We believe it takes a village, which is why we’ve partnered with The Third Tradition Sober Living Home. Their dedication and heart for recovery and community is the perfect match for the resilience of the youth we serve.

Follow our journey and stay tuned to hear the powerful testimonies of our inspiring youth!

04/01/2026

Brandilynn is a beautiful example of perseverance in the face of hardship. Despite having to survive harsh conditions and navigating illness without a home to recover in, she continued on her path towards permanent housing and emerged victorious. We love to see your spirit shining through! Welcome home, friend!

03/27/2026

Caught being good!! Thank you so much to East Bakersfield High School's incredible students for hosting their own canned food drive to help friends of Flood! You are so thoughtful, and we are grateful for you! 🩵