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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Held annually in May, Senior Day in the Park has become a cherished tradition in Tulare County. It's a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions, wisdom, and vibrant spirit of our older adults, who have played integral roles in shaping our community.
From early morning until mid-afternoon, the park buzzed with activity. Tables adorned with colorful decorations lined the pathways, offering an array of treats and refreshments for attendees to enjoy. With a Back to The Future theme, attendees were taken back with a blast from the past!
One of the event's highlights was the performance by Jeremy “Elvis” Pearce. Various activities and entertainment were organized throughout the day to cater to different interests and abilities. Volunteers circulated, ensuring that all attendees felt welcomed.
This year’s memorable Senior Day in the Park was filled with laughter, reminiscence, and celebration—a testament to the enduring spirit of our community and the invaluable role that our senior citizens play in shaping its identity.
Looking ahead, organizers are already planning for next year's event, eager to continue the tradition of honoring and cherishing our seniors.
If you’d like to contribute to this amazing initiative for our senior citizens here in Tulare County, consider donating to our K/T AAA - Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging fund. Learn more here.
