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Council proclaims May 2025 as Community Action Month, honors CAPK programs and new veteran housing project
Summary
The council presented a proclamation recognizing Community Action Partnership of Kern for services including Head Start, food distribution and veteran services; CAPK announced a planned 13-unit tiny-home project for veterans.
The Bakersfield City Council on May 14 presented a proclamation declaring May 2025 as National Community Action Month and recognized Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) for its programs serving Kern County residents.
Jeremy Tobias, CEO of CAPK, and board chair Maritza Jimenez accepted the proclamation and outlined CAPK programs: 12 Head Start locations in Bakersfield, a food bank network that distributed roughly 22.5 million pounds countywide (with nearly 14 million pounds distributed within Bakersfield in 2024 through a network of churches and local pantries), a 24/7 call center connecting residents to more than 1,500 services, and integrated veterans services following a March 2025 merger with the California Veterans Assistance Foundation.
Tobias said CAPK will hold a ribbon-cutting in June for a 13-unit tiny-home development called Covey Cottages that will provide permanent housing for veterans; he also noted CAPK’s partnership with the city on a Homekey Plus funding application for a project referred to as Ram Kabir.
Council members commended CAPK’s long-standing service across the city, with particular praise for its food-distribution network and downtown presence. No formal council action was required for the proclamation; it was presented as a ceremonial recognition.
