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 Whittier Police Memorial, Dog Park & currently rebuilding Parnell Park.
Fundraisers
Our fundraisers include the Whittier Spooktacular 5K and the Dancing with the Whittier Stars!
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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 | Police Memorial Statue |
| 2010 | Parnell Zoo addition of a mini-horse (Duke) |
| 2012 | Marley Floor for the Center Theatre |
| 2012 | GWT Fitness Equipment |
| 2013 | Parnell Park Zoo - Horse Trailer and supplies |
| 2013 | Michigan Park playground feature "Dinosaur" |
| 2013 | Support of the City's first Dog Park |
| 2013 | Inflatable Screen/Programs for community family events |
| 2013 | Parnell Zoo - addition of two Alpacas |
| 2014 | KaBOOM - Kennedy Park playground project |
| 2014 | All America City application |
| 2015 | Center Theatre lighting Project |
| 2015 | Police Services - Flash Camera |
| 2015 | Disaster Preparedness - Emergency Trailer donation |
| 2016 | KaBOOM - York Field playground project |
| 2016 | Laptop for Foundation programming |
| 2016 | Michigan Park Fitness Equiment |
| 2016 | Friday Forum Youth Program |
| 2017 | KaBOOM - Guirado Park playground project |
| 2017 | Art Exhibit Panels |
| 2017 | Police Canine and car amenities |
| 2017 | Wi-Fi capabilities at Community & Senior Center |
| 2017 | WPOA Benevolent Fund |
| 2017 | City Therapeutic Recreation Program |
| 2017 | Police SWAT Vests |
| 2017 | Police Memoriabilia honor Officer Boyer |
| 2018 | Disaster Preparedness - Electric Cart |
| 2018 | Fire Fighter Tribute |
| 2018 | Canine Safety Vests |
| 2018 | DUI Checkpoint Traffic Safety Lighting |
| 2019 | Bailey House Air Conditioning |
| 2019 | KaBOOM "Broadway Park" |
| 2019 | SWAT Unit Specialty Equipment |
| 2019 | Fire Sculpture "Stronger Together" |
| 2019 | SWAT Training |
| 2019 | City Art Banner Program |
| 2019 | Holiday Lights on 5-Points Bridge |
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
Maddi'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
Raised For Our Community So Far: $1,016,987.39
Our Projects
