Welcome to the Westside Coalition

Learn More about WC

The Westside Coalition is an alliance of over 55 organizations, public agencies and faith communities committed to working collaboratively on issues of housing, hunger and health through service coordination, public education and advocacy. 

WC is a non-profit volunteer organization that operates under the fiscal management of Mount Olive Lutheran Church. The coalition was founded in 1982 to serve the Westside of Los Angeles County and is the oldest coalition in the county working on behalf of the poor and homeless. Since that time the Westside Coalition (Formerly the Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition) merged with the Westside Health Coalition. Throughout its history, the Westside Coalition has proven to be an effective tool in providing high-quality programs and services for those in need in our community.

Welcome to our newest member
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center!

We have planned 4 Project Connect events at the Winter Shelter. These 2 are still ahead- consider joining us!
February 26
March 25
If you would like to volunteer, bring donations, or help to distribute items please reach out to darci@westsideshelter.org

Download the flyer here.

This Year's Alumni Video
Special thanks to Wixon Greenwood-editor and Adam Niva-videographer

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      Coalition Monthly Meetings

The Westside Coalition meets every third Thursday at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Santa Monica: 1343 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405. 

All are welcome, you don't need to be a member to visit the meeting.

We're Back!
The Bowlathon is Back at the Bowling Alley!

Join us for our annual fundraiser the Westside Coalition Super-Bowlathon!
Put together your team(s) and reserve tickets today. It will be on St. Patrick's Day- what could be more fun!!!!
Get your tickets here:     https://westsidecoalition.networkforgood.com/events/18929-westside-coalition-s-super-bowlathon
Also, please consider being a Sponsor! Check this out!
https://westsidecoalition.networkforgood.com/events/19158-sponsors-for-2020-bowlathon

One of This Year's Success Story 

Honored by The People Concern
Rachel Litchfield
Narrative:
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 “Let me tell you, that bed saved my life.” Rachel Litchfield’s life was normal, happy, and rich. She was a graduate of Art Center, and Environmental Designer, and also a Chef School graduate. She lived with her wonderful boyfriend and together they bought a restaurant in Santa Monica. Then life took a turn. Rachel explains, “Life unfolds in unexpected ways. One day, I came home and found my loving boyfriend dead. Just like that, my life fell apart.”

Rachel slowly lost everything. She had to give up her home as she could no longer afford it. She lived in her restaurant for a while, before eventually getting evicted and losing the business as well. Friends encouraged her to check out The People Concern and Rachel was able to get an emergency bed. “Let me tell you, that bed saved my life. I was ready to do something terrible - and take my own life. Really, I was so fragile that a safe bed made all the difference.” While working in the shelter kitchen, Rachel’s passion for food was rekindled. Full of inspiration and inspiring others, Rachel was full of purpose and helping others at the same time. Today, Rachel is the President of Daybreak Designs, a micro-business run by members who create arts and crafts for sale. She is housed thanks to the help of The People Concern and now has her own “beautiful and peaceful home.”


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To learn more about the benefits of being a Coalition member
And to download the documents 
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