About Whittier Consortium on Homelessness
Our History
In 2015, a group of Whittier community members took notice and concern with the spike in community neighbors without a place to call home. Understanding that the number of people experiencing homelessness had risen dramatically across the Los Angeles area (and indeed the state), text & social media messages...
What We Do
The Whittier Consortium on Homelessness is a collaborative network aimed at getting things done. The Consortium is comprised of small groups of activated community members taking the lead as collaborator in key areas representing our Community.
Overview
Our Key Values
The Whittier Consortium on Homelessness is driven by a set of principles that push for better
Action
Our goal for connection and community is action, for the betterment of our community.
Collaboration
Ideas, resources & actions are made more powerful and solutions come when we collaborate for the better good.
Effectiveness
Seek ideas & ways that work, and be willing to adjust when ways that once worked are no longer effective.
Solutions
While deliberaiton and research are important keys, solutions bring relief and service
Open, Respectful Inquiry
Our needs transcend opinions and bents; collective problems require collective understanding and deliberation.