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The homeless population in Kings County rose by 7% from 2023 to 2024, as Juan Torres, the Special Projects Administrator with the Kings Community Action Organization, pointed out on Tuesday when he said the 2024 Point-In-Time survey identified 412 homeless individuals in the county.
Kings County crowned an achievement in terms of homeless housing on Friday morning with the official opening of the Sunrise Apartments which will house up to 22 individuals struggling with homelessness.
The Behavioral Health Bridge Housing initiative offers short-term housing designed to help vulnerable clients transition smoothly from homelessness to permanent housing.
At KCAO, we believe that strong communities are built through meaningful connection, consistent support, and joyful celebration. That’s why this summer, our Adolescent Family Life Program (AFLP) hosted a special BBQ event for the incredible youth and young families enrolled in the program.
For Father’s Day, our Head Start team at the Preston Green Learning Center celebrated the important role fathers and father figures play in their children's early learning journey.
This month, KCAO celebrated several milestones, including the Adolescent Family Life Program's summer barbecue for youth and young families, and the Head Start team's Father's Day barbecue at the Preston Green Learning Center. KCAO is also hosting a Roaring 20s Monte Carlo Casino Night fundraiser on November 7, 2025, with all proceeds supporting the local food bank.