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We welcome you to contact Faith In Action during our business hours (Monday- Friday; 9 am- 5 pm).

Phone:  661.631.9200

You may contact our staff directly:


Edward Carmona- Executive Director
eddie@faithinactionkerncounty.org

Faith in Action is pleased to welcome Mr. Edward Carmona as Faith In Action's new Executive Director. 

Originally from the city of La Puente in southern California, Edward attended Sacramento City College from 2000-2003 then transferred to UC Davis in 2003.  In 2005, he graduated with a BA in Chicano Studies (Social Policy) and Communications.  For the past 5 years Edward has worked with the Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) as the Lead Community Organizer. 






Chris Ballard- Lead Organizer
chris@faithinactionkerncounty.org

Chris Ballard is the lead Faith In Action community organizer. A product of Kern County, he went ahead to earn degrees in Government and Business Administration at Fresno State.  He believes true greatness in life is attained through ones service to family, community and a constant pursuit of the never-ending search for truth.



 Oliver Tan- Office Manager
oliver@faithinactionkerncounty.org

Oliver Tan is the Faith In Action office manager. He has a B.S.in Business and Public Administration from California State University Bakersfield. As a student, he was the enthusiastic food sale coordinator for the Japanese Student Organization and food coordinator of the International Students Club. He was born in Los Angeles, but has lived most of his life in Bakersfield.


 
News and Events


Upcoming Events:
Come and support us at our
upcoming actions and events

New Executive Director Welcome Reception
Thursday, September 9th 6:00 PM
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Social Hall
825 California Avenue
RSVP by email or phone

Homeless Health Fair
Time TBD
Lowell Park (4th and P Street) Bakersfield, Ca


Summer Leadership Academy (5 weeks)
Time: TBD
Compassion Christian Center
1030 4th Street
 
 
Parent Engagement Meeting
Time: TBD
South High School
1101 Planz Road
 
Sheriff Meeting
October 12th, 6pm
United In Christ
1701 Quincy Street, Bakersfield CA 93305