Providing basic needs and positive change for women and children of the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver
Donations are greatly appreciated
Your donations create safe space, basic needs, and positive change every day of the year.
500 women, children, & seniors helped daily
15,000 meals served monthly – 500 per day
40,000 feminine hygiene products distributed annually
8,262 hours of drop-in services annually
1,248 hours of programming annually
21,900 beds annually
About Us
High levels of violence, homelessness, addictions and poverty characterize the Downtown Eastside community, and women and children are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, injustice and injury. Founded in 1978, DEWC is one of the few safe spaces within the… Read More
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Events
Vancouver Eastside 10K Saturday, September 17th On September 17th, DEWC will be participating in the Vancouver Eastside 10K to raise money for the Centre. Rally your friends to sign up and support DEWC in the downtown #Eastside10k! Register at: https://2mev.com/#!/events/2016-vancouver-eastside-10k Get… Read More
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Volunteer
Volunteers contribute over 60,000 hours each year in a variety of capacities in a variety of roles: Clothing Room Attendant Board Member Food Preparation Food Service Outings Reception Clerical duties Hospital Visits Fundraising Computer Network Support Program Delivery… Read More
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302 Columbia Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
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