Assistance League® of Whittier

Assistance League® volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.

Serving the Greater Whittier Community

For Over

60 Years

Celebrating 70 years of service in Whittier!

Assistance League® of Whittier is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action through philanthropic programs in the Greater Whittier Area. Member volunteers are dedicated to ongoing support and a long-term presence in the community through hands-on involvement and innovative philanthropic programs.

Adorable kindergarten or preschool students hug each other in their classroom. They are wearing school uniforms.

Looking Out for Their Future

Through our community programs, we ensure children with the most needs get the support to succeed.

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We Make Great Things Happen

Our members volunteer more than 30,000 hours each year, making a big impact where needed.

Cheerful mid adult woman hands a warm blanket to a woman in need during a clothing drive.

Your Donation Matters

Our volunteer-run programs allow funds to go directly to serving people in our city of Whittier.

Philanthropic Programs

These are but a few of the small miracles we help make happen throughout any given year.

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Annually adapted to address local Whittier community needs.

dental

Dental Care provides emergency dental care for low-income K-12 schoolchildren.

gift

Provides wrapped Christmas gifts to families recommended by the Salvation Army.

school-bell

Empowers Whittier school students by providing appropriate school clothing that boosts their self-esteem and enhances their academic and social life.

education

Provide financial assistance to deserving senior high school students attending college.

books

Encourages children to read throughout the summer by providing funding for activities and incentives to support the Whittier Public Library Summer Reading Program.

puppet

To Tell the Tooth is an educational and entertaining puppet show. The puppets explain good dental hygiene habits for all second graders in the Whittier area schools.

baby

Provides layettes for newborn infants at PIH Health Hospital in Whittier to be distributed to mothers and foster babies without newborn essentials.

Accepting Applications for Volunteers

Become a member! Join an incredible group of volunteers dedicated to making a difference in the Greater Whittier Area.
Assistance League® of Whittier is now welcoming new members at any time.

$0Helped 389 students with clothing in 2022-2023
$0Budgeted for 2022-2023 scholarships at Rio Hondo Community and
Whittier College
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Bargain Bin Thrift Shop

Shop for clothes, shoes, purses, kitchen items, and other household items.

Tues. 10 am - 1 pm
Th.     10 am -1 pm
Fri.     10 am - 4 pm
Sat.    10 am - 1 pm

562-698-7012

Timeless Treasures Gift Shop

Vintage and designer clothing, upscale silver, china, upscale collectibles.

Th.  10 am -1 pm
Fri.  10 am - 4 pm
Sat. 10 am - 1 pm