Whittier Area First Day Coalition

Whittier Area First Day, also known as Whittier First Day, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989 by a coalition of Whittier residents. It supports people experiencing homelessness and households working toward housing stability through interim housing, intensive case management, health-related support, and practical assistance.

Its programs include trauma-informed interim housing with housing-focused case management and connections to medical care, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and community resources. The Access to Care Program addresses barriers to permanent housing through move-in assistance, employment services, transportation, hygiene supplies, identification support, and document recovery. First Day also provides permanent affordable housing and wraparound support for people with complex health or behavioral health needs.

For broader information about homeless assistance in California or federal assistance programs, visit NHREA’s resource pages. Visit Whittier First Day’s official programs page to review program information and confirm current details.