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-Our Mission -
"The Mission of Operation Soulwinner is to make
an impact in the lives of those struggling
because of crime, poverty, and hunger.
Creating partnerships with churches, businesses,
and other organizations will enable us to
respond to the needs of the less fortunate.
We will provide emergency food and relief items,
basic children's necessities, as well as
educational and academic assistance. It is
our desire to build brighter futures and
healthier lifestyles by offering hope to the
hurting and needy through the gospel of Jesus
Christ."
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You can make a difference!
Youth and families in the Bakersfield
area are in crisis. They are having to cope
with the harsh realities of life. Many
are struggling with or have become
victims of drug and alcohol abuse, gang
and domestic violence, poverty, hunger,
crime, and death. Sadly, the list goes
on. Their effects are devastating,
leaving people scarred physically,
emotionally, and mentally with nowhere
to turn for help. This epidemic is
destroying countless lives. Many are
left feeling hopeless and are in
despair. We all know someone who is
hurting.
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Poverty
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Poverty is lack of money,
lack of health care , lack
of education, lack of
shelter.
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One in 8 Americans live in
poverty.
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Poverty's reach crosses
every barrier-age, race,
gender ,and family
situation.
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Hunger
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Hunger in children can
cause infant mortality,
growth stunting, iron
deficiency, anemia and
increased chances for
disease.
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Hunger affects children
physically, socially,
mentally and
emotionally.
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Hunger is food
insecurity.
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Crime
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Homicide is the second
leading cause of death among
people 15-24 years old,
followed by suicide!
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Youths ages 12-17 named
drugs as the most important
problem they face.
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Domestic violence is the
leading cause of injury to
women between the ages of
15-44.
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Thousands are victims of
poverty crime on a daily
basis.
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Daily, children are
subjected to abuse and
neglect.
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News Post |
April-07 |
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Operation Soulwinner
If you are interested in making a
positive difference in the lives of
our neighbors in Kern County, you
can do so by
contacting Ray Ballard,
president of Operation Soulwinner,
to let us know that you would like
to get involved.
We are currently seeking the
following:
* Volunteers
* Potential Board members
* Business and corporate
Partners
* Prayer Partners
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