California State Resources Guide
The California Community Resource Guide offers a user-friendly online directory for locating state services, resources, and assistance.
It's time to spread hope and raise awareness by donating to the KCAO Wings of Hope Fundraiser!
KCAO is partnering with eleven Starbucks locations to offer Wings of Hope die-cuts.
Join KCAO for the Art for a Change Fundraiser on May 16
Mark your calendars for May 16 and be part of Art for a Change, a silent auction fundraiser dedicated to supporting the KCAO Barbara Saville Shelter.
Fueling Our Community with our Nutrition Education & Hunger Prevention Department
The Nutrition Education and Hunger Prevention Department is dedicated to serving the community through programs that provide essential resources to families and individuals in need.
March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, and for this month's news brief we are highlighting some of our team at the Nutrition Education and Hunger Prevention Department!
February 2025 Newsletter
Over the past 60 years, the impact of Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) on the communities of Kings County has been immense and life-changing.
Food Bank Service Center Updates
Juan Torres, Special Projects Administrator, provides an update on the Food Bank Service Center which will serve as a homeless shelter and food bank in Kings County.
KCAO: Building Stronger Communities through Collaboration
Tune in to listen to your host, Marilyn, discuss with Community Development Manager, Savino Perico, on how KCAO is leading the way in Kings County through partnerships and collaborations.
September 2024 Newsletter
This month, KCAO hosted two events with vaccine clinics.
On September 6, KCAO held a Health Clinic for its Head Start families. Families received vision and hearing screenings, dental screenings, and flu and COVID-19 vaccines during this event.
Final News Brief for the Year
This week’s News Brief will be the last one for the year. KCAO is in the process of creating a new vision for News Briefs.
Celebrating 60 years of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
On August 20, 2024, KCAO showcased a "KCAO Economic Opportunity Act of 1964" exhibit for employees only at the KCAO main office to show how we supported our community for 59 years.
Kasey: KCAO’s AI Chatbot
Kasey is an AI powered chatbot that enables staff, clients, community partners, and donors to discover KCAO programs.
Kettleman City FRC Back to School Event
On August 6, the KCAO Kettleman City Resource Center hosted its annual Back to School Event. Participants received backpacks, school supplies, free haircuts, a shoe giveaway, a COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic, and more during the event.
ITIN Workshop for Spanish Speakers
The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications is holding a Virtual Workshop on Facebook to help Spanish speakers understand Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN).
KCAO's Food Bank Service Center Gets Major Funding to Address Local Needs
On June 18th, KCAO received a generous funding opportunity of $612,426 from the County Board of Supervisors to support the KCAO Food Bank Service Center (FBSC) project.
KCAO Community Garden
Our Community Garden features 16 garden beds and nine fruit trees. It is open to the community Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. Our goal is to sustain growth and harvest fruits and vegetables throughout the year.
Avenal State Prison Donation to the Barbara Saville Shelter
KCAO expresses gratitude to the participants of the Avenal State Prison Youth Offender Program (YOP) for their kind donation to the Barbara Saville Shelter.
Grant Award from The Starbucks Foundation
KCAO was awarded a grant from The Starbucks Foundation.
We also want to extend our gratitude to our community members who joined us at the KCAO Summer Block Party event on June 28.
Extreme Heat Safety Tips
KCAO has joined forces with the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications to help keep Californians safer during this summer's extreme heat.
Summer Food Program
Learn about this year’s KCAO Summer Food Program providing free, nutritious meals for children all summer long, and don't miss the upcoming KCAO Block Party!