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.

Coalition Meetings are Canceled Through the end of the Month

The  monthly Coalition meeting on March 19th is canceled due to Coronavirus concerns.
The Steering Committee Meeting following the Coalition meeting is canceled also.
​The Project Connect event is also canceled. 
But the Bowlathon is POSTPONED!

Here are some urgently needed items for the agencies serving people in need

Additionally listed below are some safe volunteer opportunities with the agencies.

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.

Become a member? Or renew your membership?
To learn more about the benefits of being a Coalition member
And to download the documents 
​click here. 

But....

Although we are postponing the Bowlathon, the Online Auction is still on! You can Support the Coalition by bidding on some amazing items!
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=341695754

Our annual fundraiser, the Westside Coalition Super-Bowlathon will be postponed for now until it is safe to gather for an event.
We will have our event at some point in the next few months and hope that you will still join us and support us!

You can still 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
Note: Checks for sponsorships can be sent to 1343 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405- our previous PO Box has been closed.

One of This Year's Success Story 

Honored by Chrysalis
Anthony Guerra

My name is Anthony Guerra. I was born the second of thirteen children and raised in a house with no father, in an environment infested with drugs and criminal activity, and where gang violence was an everyday narrative.

In order to escape that life, I enlisted in the army, where I served for eight years, including active combat. After discharge, I struggled with PTSD, and had continued trouble processing my childhood trauma.

By the age of 48, I had spent half of my life behind bars. The other half had been spent running the streets, not having a home, being addicted to drugs, and living by any means necessary. I lost my family, my home and my life. It wasn’t until I entered the CLARE Foundation that my life began to change.

While at CLARE, I was sent to Chrysalis, an employment services program. I didn’t think I could get a job; I had an extensive criminal record and limited work experience. With the endless support of Chrysalis, I was able to build on my skillset, find my passion, and was motivated to change my life not only for myself, but also for my children. I have now immersed myself in recovery and currently work as a drug and alcohol counselor at the Clare Foundation.
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I am happily married and raising my son who just celebrated his first birthday. I currently attend West Los Angeles College and am working on a degree in Addiction Studies. I am finally able to give back what was given to me: a fresh start and a second chance.