Non-Profits work together

Hanford Multicultural Theater Company (HMTC) is proud to partner with Warriors of the Wind for a special community screening that explores veterans, healing, resilience, and the power of human connection.

On August 25 at 7:30 p.m., HMTC will present the cinematic docuseries on the big screen at the Lil’ Brick Theater, 119 ½ N. Douty St. in Hanford.

Born from one Marine’s determination to prevent the loss of more friends to the veteran suicide epidemic, Warriors of the Wind travels through rural America, sharing the stories of veterans rebuilding their sense of purpose, identity, and connection.

The series explores how motorcycles, nature, service, and friendship can become powerful pathways toward healing. Through striking cinematography and deeply personal storytelling, audiences are invited into the lives of veterans as they navigate the challenges of returning to civilian life while discovering renewed meaning through community and service.

For HMTC, the partnership feels especially meaningful. Our theater was founded by a veteran family, and we have seen firsthand how community, creativity, and simply having a place to belong can make a difference. Our acting and improvisation classes—and our upcoming stand-up comedy classes—give people opportunities to connect, express themselves, laugh, and discover something new about themselves.

That same spirit of connection is at the heart of Warriors of the Wind. Whether the focus is veterans rebuilding their lives or community members simply looking for a place to create and have fun, small-town nonprofits can play an important role in building healthier, more connected communities.

But nonprofits cannot do this work alone. Community support matters.

HMTC is grateful for organizations such as the Hanford Rotary, which helps strengthen Kings County nonprofits through its fundraising efforts and generosity. That support is deeply appreciated because running a nonprofit comes with very real expenses—especially the cost of maintaining a physical space where the community can gather.

We understand that challenge firsthand, which is one reason HMTC is committed to sharing our space and collaborating with other organizations whenever possible. We believe that when nonprofits work together, the entire community benefits.

Hanford and Kings County are also home to a large military-connected community. With Naval Air Station Lemoore nearby, veterans and military families are an important part of the fabric of our region. We share a common belief in goodwill, service, and looking out for one another.

We invite veterans, military families, and the entire community to join us for Warriors of the Wind on August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lil’ Brick Theater.

And there is more to come.

In September, HMTC will host its Hanford Theater Festival, made possible in part through generous support from WestAmerica Bank. Performances will take place September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20.

Many of our actors and directors have military connections. Come see the shows—and see if you can guess which members of the cast and creative teams have served or are connected to the military.

Community is built one story, one friendship, one performance, and one act of goodwill at a time. That is something worth celebrating.