Ken Teeters Foundation

Supporting veterans in need through comprehensive services and programs.
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KENNETH TEETERS FOUNDATION

Sporting Clay Shoot Fundraiser Saturday, March 29, 2025 | Kern County Gun Club Registration Begins at 7:00 AM | Competition Begins at 8:00 AM Lunch, Awards, Raffle Drawings, and more following the Shoot. Last day to register: Friday, March 21, 2025 For more information, please contact Kenneth Teeters at 661-496-1400 or via email at kennethteetersfouedation@yahoo.com. All donations are appreciated, and all proceeds for this shoot go directly to the repairs of veteran homes and vehicles. Registration for this event ends March 22st; however, gifts and donations are accepted and appreciated anytime. Please make checks payable to:Kern Community Foundation - P.O. Box 80311, Bakersfield, CA 93380Memo: Kenneth Teeters Foundation

The Mission

We provide support and assistance to veterans in need through various programs and services.
  • The Teeters Foundation, established by Kenneth Teeters, is dedicated to honoring and supporting local veterans who have selflessly served our nation. Born from personal experience and a deep understanding of the challenges veterans face, our mission is to provide practical, immediate assistance to those who have given so much for our country. We focus on critical areas often overlooked: home repairs, vehicle maintenance, and navigating the complex VA disability rating process. Our foundation stands as a beacon of hope for veterans struggling financially, offering a helping hand when it's needed most. With a team of experienced volunteers who truly understand veterans' needs, we're committed to making a real difference in the lives of those who've served. Training
  • Mental Health Support
  • Community Partnerships

Latest Projects

Veterans Helping Veterans in Bakersfield


Legally Blind Vietnam Veteran Receives Bathroom Renovation from Local Non-Profit.
By: Madi VollmerPosted 6:16 PM, Sep 25, 2024 and last updated 6:29 PM, Sep 25, 2024BAKERSFIELD. CALIF, (KERO) — Burt Alton, a Purple Heart recipient and Bakersfield resident, is getting help from Kenneth Teeters Foundation in renovating his bathroom.
Local non-profit to remodel bathroom for legally blind Vietnam veteran.Burt Alton, a Vietnam veteran, was severely injured in combat.New bathroom renovation will accommodate his needs.Kenneth Teeters Foundation, a veteran non-profit, is helping veterans. Home renovations can take time but the end result can be beautiful, and in this case, honorable! One local veteran is getting a bathroom renovation.Burt Alton is a Vietnam veteran who was deployed in 1966, and he tells me "I enjoyed my career, I had a good career but it was cut short."Cut short, in combat.
"I was severely injured in Vietnam. I was blown out of bed with a mortar." He said.
Burt is a Purple Heart recipient for the injuries he sustained in combat, but the recovery has been a life-long battle. He has artificial knees and is legally blind. "The shower that was in there was just inadequate. I couldn't use it with my eyesight. I was stumbling over it." Alton said. With this new bathroom renovation, it will accommodate his needs. Kenneth Teeters, who created the Kenneth Teeters Foundation, is a nonprofit, created by a veteran, to help veterans.Kenneth knows first hand the impact of the Vietnam War, and he's looking for the next hero to help."Next year we have to get a hold of different people, wanted heroes, friends of mine, to see who we are going to do next." Teeters said.The expected finish date is October 17th, 2024.