Who We AreFounded in 2005 to raise funds that will be used to educate, inspire and advance the community for the greatest common good.
Read More What We've DoneProjects include the miniature horse at the Parnell Park Zoo, the Whittier Police Memorial & currently the Greenway Trail Fitness Project.
Read More FundraisersOur fundraisers to date are: Police Memorial Campaign, Paws 4 a Cause, “Fit For Life” 5K Run/Walk and Dancing with the Whittier Stars.
Read MoreThe 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 fund raiser the Whittier Car Show held at Parnell Park. 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 $500,000 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. |
| 2014 | Michigan Park "Dinosaur" |
| 2014 | Donated an inflatable 28-foot outdoor movie screen and speaker systems for summer movies in park. |
| 2014 | Partnered with KaBOOM! to revitalize the playground at Kennedy Park.  |
| 2015 | Donated a security camera to the Whittier Police Department. |
| 2015 | Raised funds for the first off-leash dog park in Whittier. |
| 2015 | Raised funds to upgrade the lighting in the Whittier Community Center Theatre. |
| 2015 | Donated an emergency trailer for usage in case of disasters. |
| 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. |
| 2017 | Partnering with KaBOOM to revitalize the playground at Guirado Park. |
Community Donations through
"2016 Dancing with the Whittier Stars"
American Red Cross (Whittier Chapter)
Boys and Girls Club of Whittier
CAPC
Friends of La Serna
Friends of the East Whittier Middle School Instrumental Music Program
Studio Danza
Whittier Assistance League
Whittier City School District
Whittier Host Lions Club
YMCA of Greater Whittier
Grand Total: Over $500,000
