The KCAO Domestic Violence Awareness Walk and Resource Fair was held at the Hanford Civic Park on Friday morning to help the public gain information on the causes and preventive measures that are available though the county's health and services offices. 

KCAO invites the community to take a stand against domestic violence at our upcoming Domestic Violence Walk and Resource Fair on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Civic Center Park in Hanford.

KCAO is now recruiting volunteers for the upcoming tax season. With just a little training, you can become a certified volunteer tax preparer or serve in other important roles such as client intake, translation, or appointment scheduling. No prior experience is required, we’ll provide everything you need to succeed.

Applications are still open for our Head Start programs for the Fall 2025 school year! If you're a parent of a child ages 0–5, now is the perfect time to secure a spot in one of our high-quality, no-cost, preschool programs across Kings County.

Huge thank you to Tachi Palace, OneDigital, Renewable Solar, Lemoore College, EECU, P.A.T.Y ‘Studio, Robinson’s Interiors, Jasmin’s Flowers, Family HealthCare Network, Kings Federal Credit Union, Central Valley Print Solutions, CalViva Health, James G. Parker Insurance, and US Bank for sponsoring our Monte Carlo Casino Night Fundraiser! Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to put on this event and raise funds for The KCAO Food Bank!

This year, we are proud to announce that a local partner, People’s Funeral Chapel, is stepping forward to host a food drive in honor of Hunger Action Month, with all donations supporting the KCAO Barbara Saville Shelter as well as Kings Gospel Missions Shelters.

KCAO is proud to share an important milestone for our community: Kings County recorded the highest drop in active homelessness across California according to the most recent Point-In-Time (PIT) Count.

KCAO was awarded $6.83 million through the HOME Investments Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), which we will be calling the HOME Project.

et ready for a night of Glamour, Casino Games, Scrumptious Food, and Amazing Prizes at our Roaring 20's Monte Carlo Casino Night Fundraiser! Happening Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Hanford Fraternal Hall!

KCAO invites the public to a free special History Exhibition this August in celebration of our six-decade journey serving Kings County.

Kings Community Action Organization is proud to announce that we have officially achieved Bronze Tier recognition in the Pathways to Excellence program, marking an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.

This summer, the team at our Barbara Saville Domestic Violence Shelter organized a special Water Day to give the children currently staying at the shelter a chance to simply be kids.

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.

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.

KCAO is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Head Start programs for the Fall 2025 school year!

If you're a parent of a child ages 0–5, now is the perfect time to secure a spot in one of our high-quality, no-cost early education programs across Kings County.

Get ready for a night of Glamour, Casino Games, Scrumptious Food, and Amazing Prizes at our Roaring 20's Monte Carlo Casino Night Fundraiser! Happening Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Hanford Fraternal Hall!