Members of the BPOA, in association with Chili’s Restaurant, will be waiting tables on Monday, September 20, 2010 for our third annual “Tip-a-Cop Night."  All gratuities “earned” will go to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, where children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases are treated regardless of their family’s ability to pay. 

Last year's event made over $1,200 in tips alone for St. Jude's. 

Please plan on dining with us at Chilli's and help us support this worthwhile children's charity.

Aside from their duty to serve and protect, the men and women of the BPOA take pride in giving back to those organizations who rely on the charitable nature of our community. Of particular interest is supporting those organizations and participating in events that benefit our youth.

Each year, the BPOA contributes to the Society for Disabled Children, providing scholarships to send youngsters to Camp Blue Jay. Located in Tehachapi Mountain Park, campers enjoy activities such as riding horses, swimming, biking and building life-long friendships with other children who share similar challenges.

Another organization held near and dear to the hearts of the BPOA membership is the Childrens Miracle Network. The BPOA's generous giving helps children of every age and background overcome diseases and serious injuries without having to travel out of town to receive medical care.

Additional charitable organizations recently supported by the BPOA include:

Wounded Heroes of Kern County

Real Heroes of Kern County

Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House

St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 

American Cancer Society

Small Miracles

Bakersfield Police Activities League

A Life Interrupted

Kern County Museum