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Service. Support. Appreciation.

The Wounded Heroes Fund is a service organization for those veterans affected by the war on terror in an effort to provide them with support and appreciation they need in their return to civilian life. LEARN MORE >>

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The Kern County Wounded Heroes Fund has not-for-profit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are 100% tax deductible. CLICK HERE >>

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Officers

Wendy Porter
Executive Director

Scott Barnett
Vice President

Paul Bealessio
CPA
 Chief Financial Officer

Karen Taylor
Secretary

Board of Directors

Zack Scrivner
Board of Supervisors

Bakersfield West Rotary

Jason Matthew Geis
Sergeant Major
United States Army

Major Robin A. Matuk, M.D.
Army National Guard

Kern Gastroenterology Medical Group

Wesley Leon-Barrientos
Corporal, U.S. Army–Retired
Wounded Veteran

Glenn Porter
U.S.M.C.-VET
RE/MAX, Golden Empire Realty

Jason Gandola
Gandola Landscape & Lawn Care
Bakersfield Breakfast Lions

Evan Morgan
Corporal, U.S.M.C-Retired
Wounded Veteran

Casey Schaubschlager
Corporal, U.S.M.C-Retired
Wounded Veteran

Jeremy Staat
USMC 0331, Retired
NFL Alumnus
Iraqi War Veteran
 
Terri Bender
Realtor, Luxury Home Specialist
Re/Max Golden Empire

Location

3121 Standard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661-328-8600

About WHF

Service: The act of helping or doing work for someone.

The Wounded Heroes Fund is in essence a service organization with the specific purpose of assisting the men and women of our armed forces. Those looking for a way to repay the service of our military men and women can come together under the banner of WHF and contribute funds, time or their own unique skills and services.

  • WHF is a 100% volunteer organization. Our board members do not receive compensation, and our events are staffed by volunteers.
  • The WHF board is comprised of both current and past members of the armed services as well as prominent members of local businesses and various local service organizations.
  • Thousands have already contributed to the mission of WHF either through donations of time, money, or labor — or by attending our events to support our local heroes.

Wounded Heroes Fund Mission

To act as a service organization for those veterans affected by the war on terror in an effort to provide them with support and appreciation they need in their return to civilian life.

NOTE: WHF recognizes that not all wounds of war are visible. Decisions on financial assistance are made on a case-by-case basis by the WHF board, taking into account the needs of veterans based on their military medical backgrounds and current situations.

Upcoming Events

Click on an upcoming event for more information.

Grant Requests

Qualifications for grants are:

Wounded, Injured, Deceased, Purple Heart, PTSD, shed blood, amputee, combat stress, TBI

WHF Grants...

Provide for wounded in Service of our Country post 9/11
Case by Case basis
Money stays local
Are not required to be needs based

Download Grant Request Form for more info