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STEM Education & Exploration
Hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math through beauty science, hydroponics, experiments, robotics, and applied learning.
Empowering young people to thrive
Every young person deserves to feel seen, supported, and chosen.
Charmed & Chosen creates a safe, judgment-free space where Kern County youth build skills, confidence, resilience, and a future full of possibility.
10–18Youth served
FreeWeekly programs
LocalKern County care
Community begins with care.Meeting youth where they are.
STEM Education✦Financial Literacy✦College Readiness✦Mental Wellness✦Mentorship✦Community Resources✦
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Founded in 2020
By two mothers determined to show up when it mattered most.
Who we are
Presence. Consistency. Genuine care.
Charmed & Chosen Inc. is a volunteer-led youth empowerment organization serving underserved communities throughout Kern County.
Through free weekly programs, practical resources, mentorship, and hands-on learning, we help bridge educational and intergenerational gaps while developing confident, mentally strong future leaders and engineers.
A safe, judgment-free space where every young person is respected and encouraged.
Real-world preparation for college, careers, finances, wellness, and adulthood.
Whole-family support through meals, hygiene kits, clothing, and community resources.
Weekly youth empowerment program
Skills for today. Confidence for what comes next.
Our programs combine education, creativity, mentorship, wellness, and practical life preparation in an environment designed to help youth feel capable and connected.
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Financial Literacy
Practical lessons in budgeting, saving, credit awareness, responsible decision-making, and long-term financial confidence.
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College & Workforce Readiness
Academic planning, career pathways, apprenticeships, scholarship guidance, interview preparation, and professional skills.
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Mental Health & Wellness
Confidence building, emotional resilience, self-worth, healthy habits, personal care, and supportive conversations.
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Community Outreach
Resource fairs and large-scale events connecting families with education, essential supplies, trusted partners, and opportunities.
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Mentorship & Leadership
Positive relationships, leadership development, accountability, and encouragement that help youth recognize their own potential.
Why this work matters
We meet youth where they are—and walk forward together.
“Our goal is to leave an impression on every young person we meet—so they know they can thrive, become successful adults, and carry a caring spirit into the world.”
Opportunity becomes transformational when it is paired with consistency. Our work goes directly into neighborhoods too often overlooked, turning care and access into lasting change for young people and their families.
Our commitment
One young life at a time.
Education, wellness, opportunity, and support for families across Kern County.
You can make a difference
Help a young person discover what is possible.
Your support helps keep youth programs free and provides hands-on learning materials, meals, hygiene supplies, clothing, wellness resources, and meaningful opportunities.
In the community
Recent news & recognition.
Featured Story
STEM Lab sparks curiosity and confidence in local youth
A new hands-on learning space helps local youth explore technology, engineering, science, art, and new career possibilities.
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Get involved
Let’s build brighter futures together.
Volunteer your time, partner with our programs, sponsor a community event, donate supplies, or connect a young person with support.