Bakersfield Pregnancy Center
Amicus Foundation's Impact
Over the last two years the Amicus Foundation has specifically partnered with the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center to enable the center to continue expanding the number of individuals they can serve.
First, in 2023, Mrs. Sheila Lake attended the annual fundraiser and heard about the pregnancy center’s bold goal of paying off the $600,000 mortgage on their downtown location. Mr. & Mrs. Lake met with Erin Rogers, the executive director of the Bakersfield Pregnancy center, and offered a $300,000 matching gift with the rest of the $300,000 being raised from donors. As expressed by Erin Rogers, “John wanted to encourage the obedience of biblical generosity in others and believed this would be a great way to inspire that generosity and benefit the BPC. We discussed what being debt free would allow us to do in the future. How we could serve more clients and reach more areas of Kern County with the life-affirming services and support we offer each day.” The match was announced in March of 2023 and by December of the same year, the match was complete and the building was paid off in full in January of 2024. With the removal of a mortgage, the clinic is able to serve more of the community using their financial resources. “…We have indeed expanded our reach, opening a second office in Southwest Bakersfield, across the street from Cal State Bakersfield. In this location, we are serving approximately 80 clients per month, with more college students and clients from the far southwest part of town coming into this location,” (Erin Rogers, Executive Director).
Secondly, in February of 2025, during the annual fundraiser and 40th anniversary celebration, Mr. Lake offered a one-time $25,000 matching gift challenge for the donors attending the fundraiser. Thirty-five individuals volunteered to each give gifts of $1,000 thus exceeding the match goal. Erin summarized, “This year’s banquet was our most successful fundraiser to date! We are so grateful to the Amicus Foundation for, again, inspiring our donors to be courageous in their generosity.”
Real People. Real Impact.
Are you looking to give back to your community? Do you have a heart for men and women dealing with pregnancy-related concerns, and just don’t know how to help? Then become a Bakersfield Pregnancy Center Partner!
There’s a variety of ways to help! If you are interested in something specific- like hosting a baby shower, volunteering or donating, click the learn more button below. To see our special projects and needs (or even sign up to help), click the learn more button below. Volunteers, who can work at least 3 hours a week are needed to serve as client advocates and coaches, and work at least 3 hours a week. Other options for involvement include donating baby items, quilting a blanket, donating a pizza for our Guy’s Night Only, or hosting a baby shower!
With any questions or to learn more about becoming a volunteer, call us today. There’s so much you can do. We’re sure your talents, heart of service and compassion, and love for others will shine through whatever you do with the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center.