Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi

Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi!

We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives.

The Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi was founded in 1963, and we are proud to support the children of Tehachapi through our service projects.

This year, we are participating in and working on new and ongoing projects:

Our 2026 Participation & Projects:

• Tehachapi High School Scholarships – 2026 Graduates – $2,000.00
• Sponsor of Tehachapi Civil Air Patrol
• Sponsor of Rising Star Riders – An organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and adults with physical and/or emotional challenges.
• Little Free Library Boxes – Located throughout the Tehachapi community
• Adopt a Teacher – Providing classroom books to Tehachapi students
• Clothing & School Supply Drive (In collaboration w/ Salvation Army) – August 8, 2026
• Participant in Kids’ Day at the Museum – September 20, 2026
• Sensory Halloween – Park @ KB Homes – October 31, 2026
• Teen Government Day – Hodel’s, Bakersfield – November 4, 2026
• Veterans Day – Philip Marx Central Park – Tehachapi – November 11, 2026
• Hometown Christmas Tehachapi – December 5, 2026

What is Kiwanis?

Here is a quick video that explains what Kiwanis is.