We're a 2024 Curtis Floyd Community Grant Awardee!

The Bakersfield Ivy Legacy Foundation (BIL) is thrilled to be awarded funds from the 2024 Curtis Floyd Community Grant Program in direct support of the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI). We are honored that Curtis and Jennifer Floyd would take time to review the work that has already been done with this program.  These funds will allow for an increase in the number of field trips & guest speakers in the next session and much more.  We say thank you and we look forward to sharing the results of these activities!

YLI is a youth-led and interactive leadership development program designed to engage youth, ages 11-13.  This program, designed and implemented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Omega Omega Chapter gives youth the opportunity to explore their personal leadership skills, career options, civics & social awareness, and different countries & cultures.  With a successful kick off in September, a cohort of more than a dozen students began the program.  They meet monthly and will conclude in June with a showcase of all they’ve discovered and talents they have been developing. BIL has been proud to support the students and the sorority with supplies and facilities to grow this program.  The next cohort will begin next school year – visit www.ylibakersfield.com for more information.

A great celebration for our 1st co-hort’s Closing Ceremony is in the works. Please plan to join us! The YLI students are planning an inspiring exhibition. Tickets on sale soon at www.ylibakersfield.com