Oct. 2, 2024 – Brenda Jean’s Sober Living was founded in 2015 in Bakersfield. The facility is facing a financial crisis, but still providing food & shelter for the community. They host a weekly pantry, open to all. She has distributed over 180,000 pounds of food since 2019.
Brenda Jean Sober Living is not just a facility that helps individuals find their way back to society, but it’s also a place where community members can come get a meal. Im Eric J. Dockery your Bakersfield neighborhood reporter.
Despite their financial issues, they are still here opening their arms to those who are in need.
Brenda Jean was founded in 2015 with a mission to assist all residents with reconciliation and reunification with their families and friends. Essentially helping them become highly reliable citizens of society.
Brenda Jean Bowens said “It’s in my heart to do this plus Mom as I was growing up did this type of work too. She would help everybody and feed everybody who came along. So it’s my passion to do this, I love what I do.”
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