Donations to the Homeless Fund will help supply toiletries, clothing, identification card/application fees, furnishings, or cooking utensils/appliances, or may fund expenses like a utility bill or car repair for those experiencing, at risk for, or exiting homelessness.
For more than five decades the Lily Pond was a popular water feature in Mooney Grove Park. Due to the increasing cost of repair and maintenance over time, the Lily Pond is been non-functional for the past 15 years. To avoid demolition and to honor the history of the Lily Pond, the County is seeking donations from the community to help repair and restore the Lily Pond.
The funds donated to the Human Services At-Risk Youth fund benefit youth who are participating in an employment program and working to make the transition to adulthood and self-sufficiency. This program helps youth in need of emergency monies for necessities such as transportation, work apparel, utilities, medical, dental, and prescription expenses.
Your donations to the Step Up program will be used for collateral items (i.e., T-shirts, backpacks, etc.), venue rental, event food, printing, speakers' fees, awards, materials, and other items associated with Step Up—a movement to encourage youth to participate in extracurricular activities, foster positive associations, and connect to constructive social networks.
The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging helps provide programs and activities for local senior citizens, from arts and crafts to Medicare counseling, line dancing to home-delivered meals. Your donations to the Area Agency on Aging will help us continue to provide a wide range of services and activities to encourage older Americans to remain healthy, active, and involved in the community.
SPTF envisions a county without suicide and aims to accomplish this by implementing a full range of strategies, starting from prevention and early intervention. Your donations to the SPTF will help increase prevention and early intervention services, and help our community members better understand and recognize the signs and symptoms of suicide risk.
Contributing toward the support of our local veterans through the VSO General Fund is a great opportunity for the members of the community to give back and thank veterans for their services.
The Family Preservation Unit is responsible for the supervision of youth who are at risk of being removed from their home or have significant issues needing to be addressed.
Random Acts of Kindness Week, which will take place from February 9 to 15 this year, celebrates compassion, generosity, and the power of small acts to make a big difference in our communities and those around us. The movement aims to inspire individuals to perform spontaneous, selfless acts that brighten the lives of others without expecting anything in return.
At Tulare County Parks, we believe that nature has a unique power to bring people together, provide moments of peace, and create lasting memories. In this inaugural issue, we’re excited to tell you about the ongoing improvements across our eleven County Parks.
FTC wishes you a very happy holiday season and thanks you for your continued support.
We are thrilled to announce our first annual Christmas at the Museum, a festive event that brings the community together for a day of holiday cheer, wonder, and family fun. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the museum, located at 27000 S. Mooney Blvd. in Visalia, inside Mooney Grove Park.
Friends of Tulare County is accepting in-kind and monetary donations to benefit residents experiencing homelessness within our community.
This holiday season is a perfect time for those who would like to support our Tulare County Animal Services! There are needs throughout the year, but helping our staff care for and support these wonderful, adoptable pets and those displaced by natural emergencies is so important.
We celebrate this year’s Thanksgiving with immense gratitude. We express our gratitude for all the donations we have received and for the impact those donations have had on the lives of so many Tulare County residents.
On this #GivingTuesday (December 3), consider supporting Friends of Tulare County through a charitable donation to any of our programs to assist Tulare County’s underrepresented populations.
Show a senior you care! Donations will be used to purchase beanies, gloves, lap blankets, scarves, warm socks, and other items to help ensure homebound and isolated seniors are not forgotten this holiday season.
The Annual Child Welfare Services (CWS) Toy Drive has kicked off! You can help ensure that every child and youth in Tulare County who receives the services of CWS and is not able to be in the family home this holiday season receives a gift.
Contributions to our veteran services fund directly impact the lives of veterans in our community. Donations received will benefit initiatives for veterans in Tulare County and will be utilized to support Tulare County veterans, homeless/unhoused veterans, and low-income veterans and their families.
The 52nd Annual Senior Day in the Park, held on May 10th at Mooney Grove Park, was a resounding success. CSET, in collaboration with K/T AAA—Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging, organized the event to bring together residents of all ages to honor and celebrate our beloved seniors and their families.
On May 8, 2024, Step Up #LEAD program celebrated its graduation for the 2023/2024 leadership program. This year we had the honor to congratulate a total of 82 #LEAD graduate students from the 4 different cohorts in Visalia, Dinuba, Tulare, and Porterville.
The Mental Health Branch of Tulare County HHSA, along with our partners and community members, is thrilled to introduce "Untangling Roots – Cultivating Wellness and Recovery." This video series shares real-life stories of individuals overcoming mental health challenges to find recovery.
By observing Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month in April 2024, we can collectively make a difference in the lives of animals and promote a culture of kindness and respect. Consider donating to the Friends of Tulare County Animal Services Fund, to help continue the amazing work of providing resources and safety to all Tulare County Animals in need.
In recognition of the ever-shifting and dynamic world of adolescents, we are always looking for innovative ways we can be responsive to the needs of youth, their parents, and communities. Your donation helps!
Whether you've recently adopted a pet or you're considering it, or just never got around to fixing your furry friend, one of the most important health decisions you'll make is to spay or neuter your cat or dog.
Events such as the Fruit & Veggie Fest, held by the Nutrition Education & Obesity Prevention (NEOP) program at multiple venues throughout Tulare County, are used to facilitate behavior change in the homes, schools, worksites, and communities of low-income residents and to create environments that support fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity.
It is the time of year when Friends of Tulare County renews its annual commitment to the residents of Tulare County to assist underrepresented populations of all ethnicities and cultures through donations, charitable giving, and grant funding. If you have previously donated to or supported our organization, we thank you for your incredible contributions.