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New Hope Brewing in Oildale for Former Foster Youth

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OILDALE, Calif. — There is new hope brewing in Oildale, and it centers around a new coffee shop. Covenant Community Services’ aim is to restore lives and transform generations by providing job skills and training to former foster youth. The grand opening of Covenant Coffee marks a tangible change to an area struggling with a negative reputation. “Oildale is known for meth problems, gang violence and poverty. We want to bring hope here, not only for those…



Brewing Hope for City’s Foster Youth

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If Bakersfield’s Randy Martin could bottle up hope, he’d have his own reservoir.  Instead, he’s brewing it, one cup of java at a time, as another way of mentoring abused and neglected children trapped in the foster care system. Covenant Coffee in Oildale, which opened a month ago, is the brainchild of Martin, an effusive cheerleader for…



A Different Blend

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If you are among the vast majority of the world’s population, you begin your day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Every morning you hit that the snooze button, knowing you will inevitably have to roll out of bed and begin your day. For many, the arousing smell of brewing coffee is what allures…