Community Impact
Promoting Health & Independence of the Elderly and Disabled
United Way supports organizations that promote the health and independence of the elderly and disabled through services such as:
- Elder care
- Elder abuse prevention
- Nutrition
- Job training and employment
- Independent living skills
- Recreation
ABLE Industries
8127 Avenue 304
Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: 559-651-8150
ABLE Industries provides training, employment, life skill education for individuals with disabilities and/or social economic barriers for the purpose of attaining maximum independence.
Website: www.ableindustries.org
The Creative Center
PO Box 943
Visalia, CA 93279
Phone: 559-733-9329
The Creative Center is a community arts center teaching visual arts, performing arts and life skills to developmentally disabled adults. Website: www.thecreativecenter-visalia.org
Happy Trails Riding Academy
PO Box 572
Visalia, CA 93279
Phone: 559-738-0128
Happy Trails enriches the lives of children and adults with physical, cognitive and psychological disabilities through their nationally accredited therapeutic horsemanship program. Website: http://wearehappytrails.com
Porterville Adult Day Services
227 E. Oak Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: 559-783-9815
Porterville Senior Day Care has changed its name to Porterville Adult Day Services. We provide quality licensed Adult Day Care and a resource center for the elderly. Website: www.padsinfo.com
Visalia Gleaning Seniors
2201 West Mid Valley
Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: 559-733-5352
Our primary objective is to assist senior citizen members to glean fruits, nuts & vegetables contributed by farmers, ranchers, packing houses and other organizations.
