Downtown Women’s Center

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• Poverty OngoingJoined Jan 15, 2025
• 2025 California Wildfires ActiveJoined Jan 15, 2025

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About this facility

Mission

Our Mission
We end homelessness for women and gender diverse individuals by providing safe housing and supportive services centered on wellness, employment, and advocacy. The Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) is the only organization in Los Angeles focused exclusively on serving women and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness. Our Housing First and trauma-informed service model includes: Access to basic needs and resources through our Day Center, where women can receive three daily meals and access to showers, restrooms, mail, laundry, and telephones. On-site housing and supportive services, with our 119 units of permanent housing across two residences making us one of the largest housing providers for women in the country. Community-based housing services, provided in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA),
the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and various private foundations and corporations. Health and wellness services, including individual and group counseling, medical care, mental health services, preventive screenings, Trauma Recovery Center services, and enrichment activities. Job readiness and employment training, as well as job placement services and transitional jobs at MADE by DWC, in partnership with LA:RISE. Advocacy training, to empower women to become successful advocates for themselves and others by participating in press interviews,
public policy meetings, lobby visits with legislators, fundraising events, press conferences, and more. Public education and volunteering, with a volunteer program that engages over 5,000 individuals annually.

Service

Permanent

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