Welcome to the Westside Coalition

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The Westside Coalition is an alliance of over 60 organizations, public agencies and faith communities committed to working collaboratively on issues of housing, hunger and health through service coordination, public education and advocacy. 

The Westside Coalition is a non-profit volunteer organization that currently operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Mount Olive Lutheran Church. The coalition was founded in 1982 to serve the Westside of Los Angeles County and is reportedly 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 collaborative, high-quality programs and services for those in need in our community.

In-Person Coalition Meetings are Canceled Until Further Notice-
Zoom Meetings Will Be Available

Welcome to our newest Coalition members!!! (including individual and family memberships) 
Project Ropa                             Awakening Recovery
Village for Vets                          Boys and Girls Club-Malibu
Mike and Carol Galsterer        Helping Hands Sr. Foundation
Richard and Joanne Rutgers   Meals on Wheels West LA  
Mary Downes                             Shoes for the Homeless
Janet Zarem                               Santa Monica Ward of LDS
Peter and Susan Mackauf         Religious Society of Friends
                                                            -THANK YOU!-

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      Coalition Monthly Meetings

The Westside Coalition meets every third Thursday on Zoom until in-person meetings can continue.

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

Now You Can Donate Through Venmo!
@W-Coalition

Become a member?
​Or renew your membership?
Even individuals and families can become members!
To learn more about the benefits of being a Coalition member
And to download the documents 
​click here. ​

Contact Us: info@westsidecoalitionla.org

Rhonda Meister's Life and Work Recognized Through an Adjournment In Memory on the Assembly Floor

The link below features Assmemblymember Richard Bloom giving a wonderful speech as the Assembly adjourned this past Monday, in memory of Rhonda Meister. Rhonda was previously St. Joseph Center's Executive Director; she grew the agency from 12 staff members to over 100. She started Bread and Roses Cafe, the Culinary Program and worked on many of the incredible programs that are still serving people today.

Services for Rhonda Meister

Service: Friday, July 30, 2021 - 10:00 AM at St. Monica's Catholic Church, Santa Monica;

Reception to follow on the church campus at the Grand Pavilion.

Rhonda's obituary may be found at Legacy.com; fill in her name, then select: U.S., California, Los Angeles, and past 30 days.  People are welcome to leave comments and remembrances there.

Contributions may be made to Educational and Vocational Programs at St. Joseph Center, 204 Hampton Drive, Venice CA  90291
Download an e-blast with photos from St. Joseph Center here.