KCAO Celebrates Opening of Newly Rebuilt Clay Center Head Start Site with Ribbon Cutting Event
Kings Community Action Organization celebrated an important milestone with the ribbon cutting of its newly rebuilt Clay Center Head Start site on September 25th.
KCAO to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil and Resource Fair
Kings Community Action Organization and the team at the KCAO Barbara Saville Domestic Violence Shelter are hosting a candlelight vigil and resource fair on Wednesday, October 14th, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Tickets Now Available for KCAO’s Monte Carlo Casino Night Fundraiser
Tickets are now available for KCAO’s 2nd Annual Monte Carlo Casino Night Fundraiser, and community members are encouraged to reserve their spot before the event sells out.
Kings County Job Fair Connects Hundreds of Job Seekers with Local Employers
The annual Kings County Job Fair brought hundreds of job seekers and dozens of employers together for a day focused on career opportunities, workforce development, and community connection.
KCAO Launches Capital Campaign for Upcoming Food Bank Service Center
Kings Community Action Organization is proud to announce the launch of its capital campaign to support the development of the KCAO Food Bank Service Center, a once-in-a-generation project designed to address two of the most urgent needs facing Kings County: food insecurity and homelessness.
KCAO Summer Food Program Serves 10,490 Meals Across Kings County
This summer, KCAO’s Summer Food Services Program helped ensure children and teens across Kings County continued to have access to nutritious meals while school was out.
Family HealthCare Network Recognizes KCAO During National Health Center Week
Family HealthCare Network recently presented Kings Community Action Organization with a recognition award in honor of 2026 National Health Center Week, which took place August 2 through August 8.
KCAO and the Fresno Grizzlies Team Up for Shelter Fundraiser
Kings Community Action Organization is teaming up with the Fresno Grizzlies for a special baseball fundraiser in support of the Barbara Saville Domestic Violence Shelter.
Nothing Bundt Cakes Partners with KCAO During Hanford Grand Opening
Nothing Bundt Cakes recently opened a new location in Hanford and chose to celebrate its Grand Opening Week by giving back to the community through a fundraiser benefiting KCAO’s Barbara Saville Shelter.
KCAO Announces 2nd Annual Monte Carlo Casino Night Fundraiser
KCAO is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Monte Carlo Casino Night Fundraiser, returning this year with a Casino Royale Masquerade theme in support of the KCAO Food Bank.
KCAO Partners with Fresno Grizzlies for Barbara Saville Shelter Fundraiser
Kings Community Action Organization is teaming up with the Fresno Grizzlies for a special baseball fundraiser in support of the Barbara Saville Domestic Violence Shelter.
There’s Still Time to Enroll Your Child in Head Start for the 2026–2027 School Year
KCAO is still accepting applications for Head Start programs for the 2026–2027 school year, with classes beginning in August.
Citi Bank Partners with KCAO to Bring Financial Literacy Workshops to Holiday Lodge Residents
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 Hosts World Cup Watch Party for Employees and Head Start Families
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.
KCAO Summer Food Program Provides Free Meals for Kids and Teens
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.
SUN Bucks Helps Families Buy Food During Summer Break
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.
KCAO Celebrates Community Action Month and 61 Years of Service
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.
CalViva Health Donates $11,000 to KCAO’s Barbara Saville Shelter
Kings Community Action Organization is grateful to CalViva Health for its generous $11,000 donation in support of KCAO’s Barbara Saville Shelter.
Good Neighbor Day Resource Fair Brings Community Together Through Kindness
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.
Thanking the Providers Who Help Kings County Families Thrive
Between May 5–12, KCAO Resource & Referral staff visited 250 family childcare providers across Kings County to personally express their appreciation.

