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WHITTIER SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION
The Whittier Social Services Commission is a seven-member group which meets monthly to study and review the social needs of the City and make recommendations to the City Council.
Among the programs the Commission oversees are:
The annual Social Services grant funding program for local non-profit agencies which provide necessary and specialized services to City of Whittier residents. Funds are granted annually on a fiscal year basis.
The Information and Referral Program which provides residents with referrals to agencies if they have a concern or situation that is not handled through the City of Whittier. The Commission also publishes a Directory of Social Services. (See Information and Referral Section below).
To download the complete 2011 Directory of Social Services in pdf format click here.
The annual Volunteer Recognition Program, which honors volunteers from non-profit, public and private sectors of the City who go above and beyond in providing outstanding volunteer service to our community. The volunteers are nominated by their agencies and reviewed by the Commission. Those selected are honored at a special reception and at the beginning of a City Council meeting, where they are introduced to the public.
The Commission also sponsors the annual Community Health Faire and "Kiddie-K Fun Run," in conjunction with the Police Department Open House. The Health Faire and Fun Run provide information and stress the importance of healthy lifestyles.
WHITTIER SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING – FISCAL YEAR 2012-13
Annually, the Whittier Social Services Commission provides grant funding for local non-profit agencies which provide necessary and specialized services to City of Whittier residents.
Agencies submit applications for funding, which are reviewed by the Commission. They, in turn make recommendations for agencies and funding amounts for the Whittier City Council’s review and approval.
The Social Services Commission has submitted its 2012-13 recommendations to City Council, which is in the process of reviewing this recommendation as part of the entire FY 2012-13 budget process. Changes may be made in the recommendations as the Council considers the entire City financial picture.
Funding for the successful applicants will be awarded after the City Council approves the FY 2012-13, and the fiscal year begins on July 1, 2012.
Agencies which are awarded funding will be listed on this website July 1, 2012.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
The Information and Referral office is located at the Whittier Senior Center. City staff and trained volunteers provide residents with information on social service agencies in the area and the services they provide. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 13225 Walnut Street, Whittier, CA 90602. They may be reached at (562) 567-9476.
The Commission publishes a Social Services Directory. The directory is available for purchase at the Senior Center.
To download the complete 2011 Directory of Social Services in pdf format click here.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to read or print the directory.
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