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

Kings Community Action Organization is now accepting applications for all Head Start programs for the 2026–2027 school year, with classes beginning in August.

Kings Community Action Organization’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is in high demand, with March fully booked and only a few appointments left in early April. In response, KCAO has announced new walk in opportunities to help serve more residents before the April 15 tax deadline.

Kings Community Action Organization has launched its 2nd annual Wings of Hope Fundraiser to support the Barbara Saville Domestic Violence Shelter and the survivors it serves every day.

Kings Community Action Organization is nearing completion of a major renovation at its Clay Center Head Start site, a project that will improve early childhood education services while creating a safer, healthier, and more accessible environment for children and families in Kings County.

Kings Community Action Agency is once again accepting applications for its Home and Energy programs, reopening access to weatherization and utility assistance for families across Kings County.

KCAO has opened appointments for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, commonly known as VITA, offering free tax preparation services to eligible Kings County residents.

Kings Community Action Organization is encouraging nonprofit organizations across Northern California to participate in the 2026 California Nonprofit Compensation & Benefits Survey, a statewide study designed to help nonprofits attract and retain talent through fair and competitive pay practices.

Kings Community Action Organization extends its deepest gratitude to the many donors, volunteers, and community partners who stepped up during the holiday season to support local families, children, and individuals in need. Thanks to an overwhelming outpouring of generosity, hundreds of families across Kings County experienced a brighter, warmer, and more hopeful holiday.

Each year, Kings Community Action Organization’s Home and Energy Department continues a special tradition by selecting one Head Start classroom to sponsor during the holiday season with the goal of ensuring that every child in the classroom receives a thoughtful gift and feels the warmth of community support.

Each year, from November 1 through December 31, KCAO invites the community to come together for its Community Champion Campaign, a special initiative that doubles the impact of every donation made during the holiday season.

As we reflect on the accomplishments and growth of 2025, Kings Community Action Organization extends its deepest gratitude to our Board of Directors for their leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our mission.

KCAO Deputy Executive Director Glenda Stephens has been named the Staff Member of the Year by the California Community Action Partnership Association, an honor presented during the 2025 CalCAPA Conference held in early November. The annual award recognizes one Community Action staff member statewide for exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to reducing poverty in California.

Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) Weatherization Assessor/Inspector Jonathan Hernandez represented the agency at the 2025 CalCAPA Conference in early November, where he led a workshop focused on strengthening statewide approaches to Department of Energy (DOE) weatherization programs.

Kings Community Action Organization saw one of its busiest months of the year this November, distributing holiday food to thousands of families across the county. With many residents facing seasonal layoffs and rising costs, KCAO’s food distributions provided both essential support and a sense of celebration heading into Thanksgiving.

More than 200 community members filled the Hanford Fraternal Hall on Nov. 7 for KCAO’s Monte Carlo Casino Night, raising funds that will support thousands of families through the KCAO Food Bank.

On Friday, October 10, 2025, KCAO hosted a powerful Domestic Violence Awareness Walk and Resource Fair at Civic Center Park in Hanford to raise awareness and support survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Over the past couple weeks, KCAO’s Head Start Program hosted a series of Family Engagement Nights at every Head Start site throughout Kings County. These special evening events invited parents and guardians to join their children after school for an afternoon of learning, play, and connection.

On October 28, 2025, Comcast hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in partnership with the County of Kings to celebrate the launch of its new rural broadband expansion project. During the ceremony, Comcast also made a generous $10,000 donation to Kings Community Action Organization to support the KCAO Food Bank.

Times Running Out! Get your tickets to KCAO’s Monte Carlo Casino Night Now! Happening next Friday, November 7th, 2025 at the Hanford Fraternal Hall.