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Finding Solutions to Homelessness

Whittier Area First Day Coalition (First Day) was founded on a vision for a healthy, safe, and vibrant community, a broad goal that encompasses everything from secure housing, stable health, and productive employment to resident engagement, civic involvement, and respect for one’s neighbors. First Day’s mission is to help homeless and at-risk individuals and families to transition toward self-sufficiency. Founded by a local coalition of concerned residents in Whittier, the agency’s programs span Los Angeles County with a focus on underserved SPA 7. Core values embodied by the Board, leadership and employees include compassion, respect, integrity, collaboration, empowerment, and innovation.

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Finding Solutions to Homelessness

Whittier Area First Day Coalition (First Day), was founded on a vision for a healthy, safe, and vibrant community, encompassing everything from secure housing, stable health, and productive employment to resident engagement, civic involvement, and respect for one’s neighbors.

Mission & Values

Whittier Area First Day (First Day) was founded on a vision for a healthy, safe, and vibrant community, which encompasses everything from secure housing, stable health, and productive employment to resident engagement, civic involvement, and respect for one’s neighbors. First Day’s mission is to help homeless and at-risk individuals and families transition toward self-sufficiency.

Our Values:
Compassion
Integrity
Empowerment
Respect
Collaboration
Innovation

Shared Commitments

We are governed by the following values and shared commitments:
  • Each person is treated with respect, dignity, fairness and compassion.
  • Each person displays loyalty and pride in First Day and upholds the confidentiality of residents, visitors and co-workers.
  • Each person demonstrates commitment to open communication.
  • Each person presents themselves as an ambassador of First Day and the agency’s mission.

Our Model

First Day recognizes that addressing homelessness requires more than just services; it necessitates building strong relationships within the community. Our programs blend the principles of Housing First with trauma-informed care, adopting a “whatever it takes” approach to tackle the multifaceted challenges of homelessness. By incorporating harm reduction strategies, we ensure that individuals struggling with substance abuse have the opportunity to come indoors and address their underlying issues in a supportive environment.

Our Service Area

First Day provides a comprehensive array of housing and supportive services across Greater Los Angeles, with a focus on serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness throughout Los Angeles County. While our roots are in Southeast LA, our reach has expanded significantly to ensure access to trauma-informed care, interim housing, clinical support, and workforce development programs for those in need across the region. As a trusted service provider, we remain committed to meeting people where they are and helping them move toward stability, self-sufficiency, and permanent housing—no matter what part of LA they call home.

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