KCAO’s Holiday Lodge Bridge Housing residents recently had the opportunity to participate in a series of financial literacy workshops made possible through a partnership with Citi Bank.

KCAO employees and Head Start families came together for a World Cup watch party sponsored by Edison International, creating a fun and family-friendly space to enjoy the excitement of the tournament as a community.

School may be out for the summer, but healthy meals are still available for children and teens across Kings County through KCAO’s Summer Food Services Program.

California is bringing back SUN Bucks this summer to help families buy food while school is out. SUN Bucks provides eligible children with $120 in food benefits, with $40 provided for each month of June, July, and August.

Every May, Community Action Month is recognized across the country as a time to celebrate the work of Community Action Agencies and their commitment to helping individuals, families, and communities thrive.

Kings Community Action Organization is grateful to CalViva Health for its generous $11,000 donation in support of KCAO’s Barbara Saville Shelter.

KCAO’s AmeriCorps Neighbor to Neighbor volunteers recently hosted a Good Neighbor Day Block Party and Resource Fair, bringing together community members, local organizations, and acts of kindness in celebration of Good Neighbor Day America and America250.

Between May 5–12, KCAO Resource & Referral staff visited 250 family childcare providers across Kings County to personally express their appreciation.

KCAO celebrated Earth Day with a Block Party and Resource Fair on April 15 at the Home Garden Opportunity Center, bringing together nearly 100 community members for an afternoon of connection, sustainability, and hands on learning.

The Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative, also known as CVIIC, will host an immigration workshop at the KCAO Auditorium on Thursday, May 14th, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

KCAO is celebrating a successful tax season following the completion of its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, VITA, on April 15.

KCAO is now accepting applications for all Head Start programs for the 2026 to 2027 school year, with classes beginning in August.

The Hanford Sentinel recently published an article highlighting the City of Hanford’s expansion of its Homeless Assistance Response Team in response to increased service calls.

Kings Community Action Organization recently hosted the first Central California Resource and Referral Quarterly Meeting of 2026, bringing together representatives from across the region to collaborate on issues impacting families and childcare providers.

Students at KCAO’s Preston Green Learning Center recently had a unique opportunity to learn about recycling and waste collection thanks to a special visit from the City of Hanford and its recycling team.

Kings Community Action Organization recently partnered with the Armona Union Elementary School District for its 1st Annual Literacy and Community Support Fair, an afternoon dedicated to connection, learning, and community celebration.

Kings Community Action Organization is inviting the community to celebrate Earth Day at a special Earth Day Block Party on April 22

In this video, we share Daryeon Brown’s powerful story—a Lemoore College kinesiology student who experienced homelessness after being released from prison—and how the KCAO Lemoore College Program helped him secure stable housing and create a new path forward. 

College student homelessness is a widespread but often hidden issue affecting thousands of students trying to earn their degrees. In this video, we share Roberto’s powerful story—a West Hills College student who faced homelessness while pursuing his education—and how the KCAO Lemoore College Program helped him secure safe, stable housing so he could stay in school and thrive.

A sweet act of generosity is making a big difference for families served by the Barbara Saville Shelter.