Local resources from our faith communities

• Interfaith Food Center -  www.interfaithfoodcenter.org, 11819 Burke St, Santa Fe Springs (562) 903-1478

  • ​Local food pantry serving low-income families and individuals. 

• St. Matthias Soup Hour - www.stmatthiaswhittier.org/soup-hour-history,  7056 Washington Ave, Whittier (562) 698-9741

  • ​Provides a daily meal at 3:00 on Monday-Friday, medical screening, mailbox and  message services, information, and referral services to social service agencies.

• St. Vincent De Paul Society: St. Mary of the Assumption Parish- (562) 698-0608, St. Bruno Parish- (562)947-5637

  • ​Assists those in need by supplying emergency help in the form of spiritual and material  support.  Also provides assistance to the aged, ill, disabled, or lonely in convalescent or nursing homes.

• Jewish Family Service LA-  www.jfsla.org  (877)275-4537

  • ​Non-sectarian organization providing a wide variety of supportive services including food pantries, counseling and educational programs for individuals and families, and crisis hotlines.

• Lutheran Social Services of Southern California- www.lsssc.org  (877) 577-7267

  • ​Offers a variety of services including food pantries, senior grocery programs, housing  assistance, counseling and case management.

• The Salvation Army- www.whittier.salvationararmy.org/santa_fe_springs.corps (562) 698-8348

  • Christian ministry offering emergency shelter and casework services.

• The Nehemiah Project -- nehemiahprojectla.org​

  • Provides housing as well as  employment-readiness and living skill to transitioning foster youth​

Other resources

• LA County 211 Call Center- 211.org -- just enter 211 or call (800) 339-6993

  • County call center providing information and referrals to a wide variety of supportive  services.​

• Whittier First Day- www.whittierfirstday.org  (562) 693-4097

  • Provides short-term emergency transitional housing and supportive services.

• The Whole Child- www.thewholechild.org  (562) 692-0383

  • Provides children and families with affordable mental services and other supportive services.

• LA CADA -- www.lacada.com (562) 906-2676 

  • Provides professional care for those dealing with substance abuse or HIV/AIDS.

• Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA)- www.sassfa.org  (562) 946-2237

  • Provides services for frail older adults and adults disabled over 18 years old. 

• Meals on Wheels-www.whittiermealsonwheels.com   (562) 698-2750

  • Delivers meals to homebound, disabled, aged, or chronically ill qualified individuals.

•  Women’s and Children’s Crisis Center- wccshope.org (562) 945-3937

  • Provides crisis hotline and referrals, hiding place shelter, and supportive services. 

• ​Helpline Youth Counseling- www.hycinc.org  (562) 864-3722 or (562) 273-0722

  • Provides counseling services to children, youth and families.

• ​Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs- www.scadpinc.org  (562) 923-4545

  • ​Offers residential recovery programs for adults and outpatient programs for youths,  adults, and families.     

• ​Southern California Rehabilitation Services- www.scrs-ilc.org  (562) 862-6531

  • ​Provides independent living services to persons with disabilities.

• ​Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov, 7200 S. Greenleaf Ave. Ste. 200, Whittier, Ca 90602, (562) 789-5728, for general information (800) 772-121

  • ​Administers Supplemental Security Income  (SSI) Program for people with limited income and resources who are age 65 or older, blind or disabled.   Also administers Social Security disability, retirement  and survivor insurance benefits.

• ​Los Angeles County Veterans Service Office- www.calvet.ca.gov  (562) 273-0700

  • ​Local Veterans Service Representative available on Wednesdays and Thursdays to assist veterans in obtaining benefits, and provide referrals to emergency services. 

• ​Los Angeles County Development Authority wwwa.lacda.org (626)262-4510

  • ​Administers several programs, including the Section 8 Program, which offers tenant-based assistance.  Participants find their own housing to rent in the open market, and pay a portion of their income towards rent 

• ​Jovenes www.jovenesinc.org  (538)260-8046

  • ​Helps youth 18-25 in Southeast Los Angeles County with their needs for housing, healthcare, education, employment, and trauma recovery.

 

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