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A New Look, A Renewed Commitment
We are thrilled to share the Downtown Women’s Center’s new look! DWC is an organization that has always built on our past successes. We developed our new logo to both build on our history and also to...
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Measure H Passed! What’s Next?
In November 2016, voters in Los Angeles City overwhelmingly approved Proposition HHH, a $1.2 billion housing bond to build up to 10,000 units of housing, by a margin of 76%. This result confirmed what...
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DWC Goes to Lobby Day 2017!
Above: Rachel and Francine arrive at the Sacramento airport for a full day of lobby visits at the Capitol! On March 8, our PR & Policy Coordinator Rachel Kassenbrock, and DWC resident/advocate...
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Our Response to the Federal Budget
At the Downtown Women’s Center, we rely on federal assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to operate the programs that end homelessness for women every day. One of those...
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Taking the Next Step: Stephanie Ogrodnik
Learning Center volunteer Stephanie Ogrodnik (right) with DWC participant Dana W. A year ago, Stephanie Ogrodnik had just moved to Los Angeles from Philadelphia. She was living in the middle of...
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MADE by DWC Films a Commercial with CNN!
Last week, MADE by DWC (MADE), the Downtown Women’s Center’s (DWC) social enterprise program, teamed up with The Little Market to participate in a commercial shoot for the CNN Airport Network! The...
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How DWC Is Improving Health Outcomes for Women in Skid Row
Health is a top concern for many women on Skid Row. Homelessness takes a substantial toll on physical as well as mental wellbeing, and research shows that women who are experiencing homelessness,...
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Volunteer Individual Highlight: Kathryn Rotondi and Alyssa Brown
Kathryn Rotondi (left), DWC Donations Associate Andy Motz, and Alyssa Brown April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and DWC is thrilled to honor the incredible individuals and groups who make our...
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2017 Homeless Count Shows 23% Increase in Individuals Experiencing...
In its 2017 Homeless Count report released today, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) reported that since 2016, homelessness in LA County has risen by 23%. On any given night, there...
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Downtown Women’s Center Receives Generous $45,000 Economic Mobility Grant...
Above: DWC Residents Teressa (left) and Francine share a joke in the DWC Residence’s community kitchen. We’re thrilled to announce that we have received a $45,000 economic mobility grant from Bank of...
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