Notice: In need of all blood types.

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Give Big Kern!

Save lives in more than one way!

When you give,
people live.

Every 2 seconds, someone requires blood. Make an impact on lives in need and donate today.

Dodger Game

Shohei Ohtani
Signed Photo Giveaway

Eligible Dates:
July 28 – August 30

Prizes

Grand Prize: Framed & autographed Shohei Ohtani photo
Second Place: Two Dodger game tickets + transportation
Third Place: LA Dodgers jersey

“Donate between July 28 and August 30
for your chance to win!”

Give blood and save lives.

Every 2 seconds, someone in our community urgently needs blood transfusions to survive, and your compassionate donation can be the lifeline they desperately require, offering hope, healing, and the chance for a brighter tomorrow.

✨ It’s been a long time coming… ✨

Donate June 15th–20th for a chance to win a signed Gold Taylor Swift “1989” vinyl 💿💛⁠ ⁠ Then join us June 20th for our Taylor Swift themed in-house event featuring music, food, fun, and the announcement of our vinyl winner 🎤✨⁠ ⁠ Because being a donor never goes out of style 🩸✨⁠ We’re bringing the eras together for a day of music, food, fun, and donor celebration, plus the announcement of our signed Gold 1989 vinyl winner 💿✨ 📍 11515 Bolthouse Dr., Bakersfield, CA 🕘 9AM–3PM Because every era deserves heroes like you 🩸✨

CRITICAL NEED

CRITICAL NEED

Saving Real Lives!

Make a Monetary Donation

Your support can make a big impact! By contributing a monetary donation, you help us continue our work and reach more lives in need. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to our goals—thank you for making a difference!

Other ways to give.

Host A Blood Drive

Host a mobile blood drive at your business or organization.

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Volunteer


Join our life-saving volunteer team and serve our community.

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Donate Gifts


Donate event tickets, automobiles, property and more.

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Become A Partner

Partner with Houchin and support the cause.

Because you give, I live.

"My dad used to donate all the time, but then was unable to after contracting a blood disease. My sister has had to have several blood transfusions over the years, so I donate because I now understand just how important donations are, especially now that it has affected my family."

Because you give, I live.

"I donate because I've been on the 'other side' and desperately needed blood. I am grateful to others who have donated so that I could live. I want to give back, so I donate regularly."

Because you give, I live.

"I'm an oncology nurse, so I see firsthand how many of my patients need transfusions. Seeing these patients who need platelets motivates me to donate whenever possible. I want to help ensure that there is an adequate supply of blood and platelets for them and the rest of my community."

Donor of the Month!

Leonard Zasoski, Jr.

Leonard Zasoski, Jr. has been married to his wife, Bety, for 41 years. Together, they have two sons, Andrew and Joseph, and are proud grandparents to their 3-year-old grandson, Arlo. Leonard spent 44 years at Colombo Construction, where he rose to the role of Vice President of Construction Operations before transitioning to his current position […]

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Join forces to make a bigger impact in our community.

✨ It’s been a long time coming… ✨

Donate June 15th–20th for a chance to win a signed Gold Taylor Swift “1989” vinyl 💿💛⁠ ⁠ Then join us June 20th for our Taylor Swift themed in-house event featuring music, food, fun, and the announcement of our vinyl winner 🎤✨⁠ ⁠ Because being a donor never goes out of style 🩸✨⁠ We’re bringing the eras together for a day of music, food, fun, and donor celebration, plus the announcement of our signed Gold 1989 vinyl winner 💿✨ 📍 11515 Bolthouse Dr., Bakersfield, CA 🕘 9AM–3PM Because every era deserves heroes like you 🩸✨