Members if you know of any people –men or women who would like to give back to the community, invite them to our Members Dinner on Tuesday, September 28th at 5 pm.  The dinner will be at Auntie’s, everyone should have had an invitation mailed you your home. If you have questions please call 562-693-6533 […]

Please view our website to learn about all the exciting programs we sponsor and all the ages we serve.   If you have questions please call 562-693-6533 or email alwhittier@verizon.net

Assistance League of Whittier is collecting books for infants, crawlers and toddlers!! These little ones are in the Infant Development Center program at Whittier Union School District. This program is designed to support teen parents by providing their children with free, high quality, developmental childcare. But teen parents need books to read to their child. […]

March is Wee Wardrobe baby shower meeting. All members bring new items -diapers, onesies, bibs, receiving blankets, caps, botties, socks and footled sleeper. Members will assemble 45 layettes for PIH maternity ward for mother’s who don’t have anything for their babies to wear home. We had to to cancelled our meeting( because of the virus) […]

At our President Day 2020 these past Presidents of the Assistance League of Whittier attended our meeting In the back row -Sylvia Folz(1995-1996), Ruth White(2004-2006) Karla Rafferty (2012-2013), Ann Thorne (1990-1991), Ginny Ball (1997-1998), Allison Morgan(1983-1984), Linda Crowley (2011-2012,2013-2014 2015-2016 she loves being President), Mindy Schupmann (2010-2011), In the front row-Virginia Boles (2008-2010), Diane Stattler […]

Fourth District Supervisor JANICE HALN  of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors once again awarded Assistance League of Whittier $10,000 for Operation School Bell philanthropic program.   The funds were used to help clothe children from South Whittier and Los Nietos School Districts which was held at Target in September.   Thanks you again and again!

A big Thank You to Rotary Club of Whittier’s “Community and Youth Service Award” for Operation School Bell.  This Award of $1,120  helped Assistance  League of Whittier clothe elementary children at  October 2019 Operation School Bell Event at Target.

Come join us for Assistance League of Whittier bi-annual Carousel of Trees, Trinkets and Treasures fundraiser.    If interested please call  at 562-693-6533 (leave a message) or email us at alwhittier@verizon.net,

Assistance League of Whittier has been serving our community for 65+ years!

Assistance League of Whittier member Jan S delivered 32 baby layettes to Labor and Delivery Coordinator Valerie Martin at PIH Hospital in Whittier, CA.  Wee Wardrobe programs purchases, assembles and delivers layettes so new unprepared mothers can take babies home with clothing and blankets.

Action! Week– BOOKS, BOOKS Collecting NOW for Action Week Feb 23rd-Mar 1st Want to help? Assistance League of Whittier is collecting books for infants, crawlers and toddlers!!  These little ones are in the Infant Development Center program at Whittier Union School District.  This program is designed to support teen parents by providing their children with […]

Today we met our 2018-2019 Scholarship recipients from Rio Hondo Community College  Samatha Rajsavong, Valentina Higgins, Tyrance Greene, Whittier College Oralia Alcorta . Representing Rio College Cynthia Nickell-Director of Development Rio Hondo Foundation and representing Whittier College are Timothy Anderson -Interim VP President for Advancement, Jessica Stock-Associate Director of Development and Julie Aldama – Director […]

Fifteen past Presidents of Assistance League of Whittier attended our Scholarship and President Day Meeting.  We are so lucky to have these smart and committed past Presidents.

“Kids on the Block” performed for the students at George Key School dedicated to educating, embracing and enriching the lives of special needs students in Placentia, CA.  George Key School Facebook page is filled with very happy faces enjoying the performance.

HATS OFF to our sixteen  puppeteers who faithfully arrive at the Chapter House before 8AM on a Wednesday or Thursday morning to load up the stage and props before taking off to schools to present our dental puppet show “To Tell the Tooth”.  Starting January 9th and continuing for seven weeks, two shows per day […]

Nov 30, 2018 and Dec 1, 2018 Includes 3 Home Tours 3 Gorgeous and Unique Whittier Homes 1927’s Mediterranean Estate 1940’s Abode Home 1980’s Beverly Hills of Whittier Home  Shopping Outdoor Café Christmas Boutique Jam, Jellies and Baked Goods $1,000 Money Tree Opportunity Drawing and much more! Tickets can be purchased at Assistance League of Whittier […]

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the Whittier (CA) City Council commended the Assistance League of Whittier for the donation of $8,500 to the Whittier Public Library.  Assistance League of Whittier  was recognized for longstanding dedication to promoting literacy and the love of reading through the summer reading program and bookmobile. A second commendation was presented to […]

Assistance League of Whittier  has had a busy summer meeting with school district staff at Whittier City School District, East Whittier City School District, South Whittier School District and Los Nietos School District. Representatives from the Board, program chairs and Kids on the Block attended the meetings with staff to review the services available to the […]

Excited to start the 2018-2019 year , Assistance League of Whittier held their annual installation on May 21, 2018.  

Legacy of Literary  encourages children to read! Assistance League of Whittier collected 189 new books  and were delivered to Whittier Salvation Army.  Now families at the Whittier Salvation Army will enjoy reading these books.

On Feb 20, 2018 South Whittier School District Board recognized the Assistance League of Whittier for their extraordinary contribution to the South Whittier School District and Community.   Members accepted awards for Operation School Bell and Dental Programs!

Assistance League of Whittier VP of Philanthropic Programs Jan Sprague delivered 48 case of RID shampoo to East Whittier, South Whittier, Los Nietos and City of Whittier school distributed to children families as needed.

  Former Whittier Assisteen Stacey Lee won the PEN award in the Young Adult category for her second book: Outrun the Moon. This is a compelling story set against the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Stacey is also the author of the critically acclaimed Under a Painted Sky. Congratulations to Stacy. What an exciting accomplishment. (Pictured […]

It was a joyful day as Assistance League of Whittier’s Jan Sprague delivered Christmas gifts for eight families to the Salvation Army Whittier.  The eight families submit their Christmas lists and ALW members shop and wrap the gifts!  Accepting the gifts is Lt. Jennifer Bearchell at the Salvation Army Whittier.  Merry Christmas to the families […]

Kids on the Block were in the annual Whittier Uptown Association Parade.  The puppets love the parade and they are a big hit with young and old. Kids on the Block performs programs on Bullying,  Healthy eating and other social concerns for Greater Whittier area

In the fall of 2017  Assistance League of Whittier helped over 550 children receive clothing at Santa Fe Spring Target.  This is an amazing program proving clothing for low income children in the Greater Whittier Area.  This year the Mayor of Whittier Joe Vinatieri, Members of the South Whittier and East Whittier School Boards,  police […]

Assistance League of Whittier thanks the following businesses, families and individuals for their generous support of Carousel of Trees, Trinkets and Treasures 2017: Rasmussen’s Gas Logs- Irene and Rett Rasmussen Carolyn & Mac McFarland Linda Eagan The 6740 Virginia Corrales Rita Holmes Blake P. Sanborn Insurance Agency PDQ Rentals – Santa Fe Springs, CA Jeanne […]

Thanks to Janice Hahn, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, for a $5,000 grant given to the Whittier Assistance League for its Operation School Bell® philanthropic program. This grant will provide clothes for 83 elementary students in the greater Whittier area when school begins this Fall.

At Whittier City Council Meeting President Marge Williams presented a check to the City of Whittier Public Library for the Summer Reading Program for children. Assistance League of Whittier loves supporting this program providing puppet, magic shows and activities for children participating in the reading program.  Last year 3,834 children read 25,670 books! City of […]

  Back row from left to right Linda Crowley, Pauline Williams, Delia Morales, Carolyn Sarrail, DeDe Shatzen, Louise Eiler, Mindy Schupmann, and Maryanne Matson Front row from left to right: Linda Eagan, President Marge Williams and Carolyn McFarland