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.
Since 1978, the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre has provided a safe space for women and children in the Downtown Eastside. We provide practical support, basic necessities and hot nutritious meals to over 500 women and children every day. We support women to make positive changes in their lives by connecting them to a continuum of services including outreach, advocacy, wellness, recreation, housing and skills development.
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90% of your donations go directly to services that support vulnerable women and their children.
About Us
Founded in 1978, DEWC is one of the few safe spaces within the Downtown Eastside exclusively for self-identified women and their children. High levels of violence, homelessness, addictions and poverty characterize the Downtown Eastside community. Women and children… Read More
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Events
June 25, 2017 Walk or Run in Support of DEWC during the Scotiabank Half Marathon and 5K Charity Challenge: Register or Donate today! Last year we raised $17,300 to help support our women, seniors and children! Help… Read More
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Volunteer
Volunteer with the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Our volunteer opportunities are for self-identified women over the age of eighteen (18). Volunteer roles at the Drop-In Centre include, but are not limited to: management of the DEWC Clothing Room, mail-outs, food… Read More
Learn MoreResources
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Our partners & other links
Click through for partner organizations, information and health resources, women-specific services, housing links, arts, and advocacy groups.
Our resource guide
Comprehensive list of local resources including free or low-cost meals, employment programs, shelters and support groups.
Our annual reports
Read past annual reports.
Our financial statements
Read past financial statements.
Our brochure
Read our brochure containing information about DEWC.
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Our Location
302 Columbia Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
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