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🇺🇸 From Serving Our Country to Serving Our Community. A Full-Circle Moment Worth Celebrating! ❤️

We’re still reflecting on last week’s Veterans Stand Down, and one moment has left us especially proud!

Our very own Floodster and Director of Programs, Manuel Vieyra, was honored with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Vince Fong for his unwavering service, courage, and continued dedication to our country and community.

As a U.S. Army veteran who once experienced homelessness himself, Manny’s journey is a powerful reminder that our circumstances do not define our future.

Today, he helps lead the work of restoring dignity, extending compassion, and creating pathways toward hope for individuals facing many of the same challenges he once overcame.

This is what coming full circle looks like. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to CAPK for celebrating Manny and helping shine a light on the incredible impact of his continued service.

Manny, we are incredibly proud of you and grateful for the heart you bring to Flood Ministries every day!

🎙️ Stay tuned to our stories for Manny’s powerful podcast testimony and his feature on KGET Channel 17!

#FloodMinistries #VeteransStandDown #CongressionalRecognition #VeteransSupportingVeterans #HopeInAction taken in Bakersfield, California by @floodbako

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What a fulfilling day it was for Flood Ministries to participate in yesterday’s Kern County Veterans Stand Down! 🇺🇸❤️

It was an honor to serve alongside our amazing community partners, connect with our veterans, and give back to those who have sacrificed so much for our country. We are grateful for the opportunity to come together with a shared purpose and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served.

Serving with purpose, compassion, and gratitude! ❤️

#FloodMinistries #VeteransStandDown #CommunityPartners #ServingOurVeterans #CommunityInAction taken in Stramler Park... by @floodbako

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10 days ago

🇺🇸 THE DONATION WINDOW IS SHORT—LET’S SHOW UP BIG! 🙌🏼

We have just a few days to come together and support local Veterans! Clean out those closets, grab those gently used clothes, and help us make an impact. 👕👖🧥

DONATE. SHARE. SPREAD THE WORD. ❤️🤍💙

Every donation helps us serve those who served. 🇺🇸

#VeteransStandDown #SupportOurVeterans #KernCounty taken in Bakersfield, California by @floodbako

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18 days ago

@floodbako Black & White Ball - 20th Anniversary Celebration- Twenty years of excellence. ✨

📸- @booklettratto by @floodbako

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19 days ago

🖤🤍 THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS! ✨

As we celebrate 20 years of Flood Ministries, we are incredibly grateful for the businesses, organizations, and community partners who continue to believe in our mission.

Your generosity makes this celebration possible and, more importantly, helps us continue bringing hope, dignity, and support to those we serve throughout Kern County. 🖤

We couldn’t do this work without you. Thank you for standing with Flood and helping us celebrate 20 YEARS of impact! 🥂✨

#ThankYouSponsors by @floodbako

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🌊 Adventure, connection, and a whole lot of fun on the water! 🚣‍♀️☀️

A huge thank you to Eagle Rafting for generously donating a rafting experience that gave individuals experiencing homelessness and those with limited resources the opportunity to step away from everyday challenges and simply enjoy an unforgettable day of adventure, laughter, and connection. 💙

Sometimes support looks like housing, resources, and services. Other times, it looks like creating moments where people can have fun, build memories, and experience something new. 🌊🙌

Thank you, Eagle Rafting, for making waves in our community and reminding us just how meaningful a day of joy can be!

#CommunityImpact taken in Kernville, California by @floodbako

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2 months ago

Magdalene Hope and The Bakersfield Women’s Center are partnering with @collectivechurch.co and @kcteenchallenge for an event to give back to our community and the women we serve. Join us on Saturday, August 29th at the Bakersfield Women’s Center as we will be giving away free breakfast burritos from Teen Challenge Food Truck, coffee from Rescue Grounds Coffee Truck, free haircuts, showers from @floodbako - clothing, hygiene kits and more. We will also be joined by @befinallyfreeinc - @stayfocusedministries - @mercyhouselc - @kernfamilyhealthcare - @celebraterecoveryofficial - All are welcome. by @floodbako

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2 months ago

Help us create a place to call home. 💜

Our YHDP program is furnishing two transitional living spaces for youth ages 18–24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. From beds and bedding to household essentials, every donation helps provide comfort, stability, and a fresh start.

New or gently used donations are welcome! 🏠💜

Together, we can help young people move from surviving to thriving.

#CommunitySupport taken in FLOOD Ministries by @floodbako

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2 months ago

A huge THANK YOU to Independence Through Grace for generously donating sack lunches to support our mission! 💜🙌

Partnerships like these help make the work we do at Flood Ministries possible. Together, we can continue showing up, meeting needs, and making an impact!

Is your organization looking for a meaningful way to give back? We’d love to partner with you! To donate sack lunches, call our front desk at 661-323-5663.

#CommunityPartnership #GiveBack #ServingTogether #CommunityImpact taken in FLOOD Ministries by @floodbako

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It takes a community to change a life. Whether you give one item or several, every act of generosity helps create a foundation where youth can find stability, dignity, and hope for the future. Thank you for standing with us. 🩵💙 taken in FLOOD Ministries by @floodbako

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2 months ago

Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming Kole from Congressman Valadao’s Office to Flood Ministries for a tour of our programs and a ride along with our Street Outreach team.

It was a great opportunity to share the heart behind our mission and provide a firsthand look at how we meet people where they are with compassion, hope, and practical support. We are grateful for partnerships that help strengthen our community. #HopeInAction taken in FLOOD Ministries by @floodbako

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Always grateful for opportunities to learn, grow, and connect! 🙌

A big thank you to the Independent Living Center for hosting such a valuable conference. We loved connecting with community partners, discovering new resources, and continuing to grow professionally so we can better serve our community.

Every opportunity to learn is an opportunity to serve with greater purpose. 💙 taken in Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center by @floodbako

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3 months ago