BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Thursday at the Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace was an evening of music and inspiration during Garden Pathways’ annual “Heart of the Country” event.
Hundreds of people attended the event at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, with proceeds benefiting Garden Pathways’ mentoring and education programs.
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The programs help low-income families and at-risk youth, and some of those recipients shared their stories with the crowd.
“These are individuals that have benefited from community and are coming from at-risk editions and now have improved quality of life with employment, going to higher education and being healthy individuals,” said Juan Avila, COO of Garden Pathways…