BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic is launching its annual Family Holiday Experience, helping local families this season with necessities.

The clinic’s annual Holiday Family Program is in full swing — providing gifts, toys, and necessities to local families so they can receive a full holiday experience.

One year ago, I met one of the families who benefited from this program. “We made a decision a long time ago that we weren't going to let life get the best of us… We just dug deep, and we both come from good stock, so we had a support system — our church and God.” Ruben Rivera tells me.

The clinic says it’s been doing this for about 20 years — but this year, the need is even greater. More families are asking for help, many facing rising costs

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