Central Valley Coalition Competitors

Whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. Our global reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world. From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we’re mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive. Join us! #UnitedIsThe Way

Mission To serve children of the world. #KidsNeedKiwanis What started as a way to bring people together for the greater good has grown into a global network of do-gooders — connected by a love of people and possibilities. Today, we stand with more than 600,000 members in more than 80 countries from Kiwanis to Key Club to Circle K and beyond. Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children through local service projects and fundraising. Each year, clubs: Sponsor nearly 150,000 service projects Raise more than $107 million Volunteer more than 18 million hours Learn more about Kiwanis at kiwanis.org/about.

Established in 1965, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) administers close to a dozen programs aimed at meeting children, families and individuals at their point of need, for those who have had difficulty engaging the “American Dream.” The Promise of Community Action Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. Our Mission Community Action Partnership of Kern shall provide and advocate for resources that will empower members of the communities we serve to be self-sufficient. The work of CAPK touches the lives of more than 150,000 of your neighbors, co-workers, family and friends annually, by: Distributing 12.25 million pounds of food for the food insecure; Delivering nutrition to 20,000 women, infants and children; Serving more than 900,000 meals to Head Start and Summer Meals Program children; Providing utility assistance for 9,400 families; Offering after school and summer programs for 389 at-risk youth; Delivering early childhood education and preschool to some 3,000 children; Answering over 101,000 calls for human and social services referrals. The Community Action Partnership serves Kern County by providing an integrated network of services including: VITA- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Head Start/State Child Development East Kern Family Resource Center WIC- Women, Infants & Children Shafter Youth Center 2-1-1 Kern County Migrant Childcare Friendship House CAPK Food Bank Energy Program Central Kitchen