Who We Are
Founded in 2005 to raise funds that will be used to educate, inspire and advance the community for the greatest common good.
What We've Done
Projects include the miniature horse at the Parnell Park Zoo, the Whittier Police Memorial & currently the Greenway Trail Fitness Project.
Fundraisers
Our fundraisers include Police Memorial Campaign, Whittier Spooktacular 5K and Dancing with the Whittier Stars and others!
SAVE THE DATE!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
6 pm - 10:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE!
2019 Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
6:30 am
Fire fighter tribute sculpture
The Whittier Community Foundation is happy to announce that it has begun fundraising to build a Fire Fighter Tribute Sculpture outside of Fire Station 28 on Greenleaf. Our campaign involves raising $160,000 to ensure a display worthy of those who so selflessly serve our community. Two L.A. County firefighters have already posed for our artist, Alanna Roth, who is now hard at work sculpting her second Whittier-installed sculpture. We are grateful that, unlike the Police Memorial, our sculpture is constructed firefighters, and not the result of the greatest sacrifice. This is an unprecedented time in California’s wildfire history- a time when first responders are uppermost in our hearts and minds.
We have raised approximately $148,000 of $160,000 so far
Spring / Summer 2019
Our Town Newsletter
** Foundation KaBOOM!'s Broadway Park **
** Boots, Beer & BBQ **
** Holiday Banners **
** 2019 Dancing with the Whittier Stars **
** 2019 Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk **
The Whittier Community Foundation was created in 2005 with a mission to support community services activities from the education and enjoyment of the greater Whittier community.
We raise funds year-round through special events such as Dancing with the Whittier Stars, the Spooktacular 5K Walk/Run and our newest fundraiser the Boots, Beer & BBQ at the Quad. We have formed valuable relationships with organizations including the Whittier Host Lions Club and PIH Health as well as businesses and individuals.
To date, we have raised over $700,000 through private donations, grants, and fundraisers. We are proud to have given back to our community in the following ways:
| 2010 | Donated “Duke”, a miniature horse to the Parnell Park Zoo. |
| 2011 | Raised funds, designed and installed the Whittier Police Memorial in front of Police Station. |
| 2012 | Installed new floor at the Whittier Community Center Theatre. |
| 2012 | Installed 12 fitness stations of exercise equipment along the Greenway Trail along with Fit Facts Signs that share healthy living tips. |
| 2013 | Donated “Dinosaur Bones” play equipment to Michigan Park. |
| 2013 | Donated an inflatable 28-foot outdoor movie screen and speaker systems for summer movies in park. |
| 2013 | Raised funds for the first off-leash dog park in Whittier. |
| 2013 | Parnell Park Zoo horse trailer and supplies for emergency transportation of animals and purchase of two Alpacas |
| 2014 | Michigan Park "Dinosaur" |
| 2014 | Supported City's application to All American Cities |
| 2014 | Partnered with KaBOOM! to revitalize the playground at Kennedy Park (Video) |
| 2015 | Donated a security camera to the Whittier Police Department. |
| 2015 | Raised funds to upgrade the lighting in the Whittier Community Center Theatre. |
| 2015 | Donated an emergency trailer for usage in case of disasters. |
| 2016 | Partnered with KaBOOM! to revitalize the playground at York Field. |
| 2016 | Funded the Friday Forum Youth program for teens. |
| 2016 | Installed 12 fitness stations at Michigan Park. |
| 2016 | Computer equipment for PRCS Department |
| 2016 | Funding of Friday evening program for middle school students |
| 2017 | Partnering with KaBOOM to revitalize the playground at Guirado Park. |
| 2017 | Art Exhibit Panels |
| 2017 | Police Canine and car amenities |
| 2017 | Wi-Fi capabilities at the Community & Senior Center |
| 2017 | WPOA Benevolent Fund |
| 2017 | City Therapeutic Recreation Program |
| 2017 | Police SWAT Vests |
| 2017 | Police Memorabilia honor Officer Boyer |
| 2018 | Disaster Preparedness - Electric Cart |
| 2018 | Canine safety vests |
| 2018 | Holiday Banners |
| 2018 | DUI Checkpoint Traffic Safety Lighting |
| 2019 | Bailey House Air Conditioning |
| 2019 | SWAT Training |
| 2019 | Partnered with KaBOOM! to revitalize the playground at Broadway Park (Video) |
| 2019 | SWAT Unit Specialty Equipment |
| 2019 | Firefighter Sculpture (in progress) |
| 2019 | Art Banner Program in support of the Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation |
Community Donations through Dancing with the Whittier Stars
American Red Cross (local chapter)
Boys and Girls Club of Whittier
CAPC
Friends of La Serna
Friends of the East Whittier Middle School Instrumental Music Program
Imagine Whitter
La Serna High Keith Boyer Scholarship Fund
Maddie's Closet
PIH Health
Plaza De La Raza
Rio Hondo College Foundation
Special Children's League
Studio Danza
Whittier Area Community Church Sports & Recreation Scholarship Fund
Whittier Assistance League
Whittier City School District
Whittier College Center for Engagement with Communities
Whittier Historical Society
Whittier Host Lions Club
Whittier Police Officers' Association
Whittier Public Library Foundation
Women's and Children's Crisis Shelter
YMCA
Grand Total: Over $714,000
Our Projects
