Posts by kristy@portervillechamber.org
Free Hospitality Industry Seminar Planned
Free Hospitality Industry Seminar Planned The Sequoia Tourism Council, a collaborative of Tulare County chambers, cities, convention bureaus, The National Park Service, and the US Forest Service is offering a seminar for local businesses involved in the hospitality and retail industries. The seminar, coined Concierge College, happens on Thursday, September 26th at Galaxy Theatres in…
Read MoreCommunity Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – Court Appointed Special Advocates
Community Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – Court Appointed Special Advocates Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Tulare County supports the juvenile court and its dependent children who are innocent victims of abuse and neglect. CASA provides trained community volunteers to represent the best interests and voices of the children we strive to protect. Website: https://www.casatulareco.org Facebook:…
Read MoreCommunity Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – Central California Family Crisis Center
Community Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – Central California Family Crisis Center  Central California Family Crisis Center, Inc. is a multi-cultural organization which exists to protect individuals and families from domestic violence, economic deprivation, human trafficking, and homelessness by providing food, shelter, counseling, education, and other charitable services. The Family Crisis Center is a local non-profit…
Read MoreCommunity Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – Tulare County Stonewall Democrats
Community Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – Tulare County Stonewall Democrats Tulare County Stonewall Democrats is a chartered organization of the Tulare County Democratic Central Committee and affiliated with the CADem LGBT Caucus and the CDC (California Democratic Council). The purpose of the Tulare County Stonewall Democrats is to work within the Tulare County Democratic Party, providing…
Read MoreCommunity Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Community Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – American Association of University Women (AAUW) The Porterville American Association of University Women – AAUW is a local organization that is affiliated with State and National Branches. AAUW national is celebrating its 143-year anniversary; our local branch is celebrating 94 years of providing services and events to the Porterville community…
Read MoreCommunity Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – Goodwill Industries of South Central California
Community Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – Goodwill Industries of South Central California Goodwill Industries of South Central California proudly serves the Porterville community, fulfilling our mission every day. Our first store in Porterville, located at 910 W. Henderson Avenue, opened on July 18, 2011, with a Grand Opening on August 4, 2011. Since then, Goodwill has…
Read MoreCommunity Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – The Elks Lodge
Community Champions: Porterville’s Nonprofits – The Elks Lodge As a long-standing fraternal organization, the Elks Lodge has been uniting members through community services, philanthropy and fellowship for over 150 years. The Elks were founded and are still committed to promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity. Porterville Elks…
Read MoreShepreneurs of Porterville: Isabella Racca of Sugar Buzz
Shepreneurs of Porterville: Isabella Racca of Sugar Buzz Isabella Racca – sugar buzz My name is Isabella Racca. I am a 14-year-old small business Owner of Sugar Buzz Freeze Dried Candies. I’m in the 8th grade this year. I’m a member of the Porterville Chamber of Commerce. I love to play basketball and flag football.…
Read MoreShepreneurs of Porterville: Toshia Escalera of Porterville Drycleaners
Shepreneurs of Porterville: Toshia Escalera of Porterville Drycleaners Toshia Escalera – Porterville Drycleaners I started out working at the Press Shop drycleaners in Lindsay as a young girl in 2001. We had a fire in our Porterville shop in 2003 and when we reopened I came to work in the Porterville shop. I worked while…
Read MoreShepreneurs of Porterville: Kimberly Winsborrow of EV Insurance Solutions
Shepreneurs of Porterville: Kimberly Winsborrow of EV Insurance Solutions Kimberly Winsborrow – EV Insurance Solutions Kimberly Winsborrow is a seasoned Health Insurance Agent and owner of EV Insurance Solutions, with five years of dedicated experience specializing in Medicare and Covered California. With a client-centered approach and comprehensive expertise, she assists individuals in navigating the complexities…
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