Join the Vancouver Half Marathon (or the 5k) and raise funds for DEWC!
In-person (5K & 21K): Sunday, June 25, 2023 Virtual: June 1-30, 2023Vancouver running season is finally in full spring and, as every year, we are thrilled to be partners with the Vancouver Half Marathon (formerly known as the… Read More
Press release: VPD Siege on the DTES Furthering Displacement and Endangering Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2023 Emergency: VPD Siege on the DTES Furthering Displacement and Endangering Women Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh/Vancouver, B.C – The Downtown Eastside (DTES) was forced into a state of emergency this morning as… Read More
Get your ticket for Herstory Gala now!
Treat yourself while supporting a good cause We are thrilled to have you back in-person at our annual gala, Herstory. This is 7th edition of this event and, as always, we are aiming to raise support and awareness… Read More
Holiday Campaign
Christmas is around the corner! For many, December is a very special time of the year, but it can also be difficult for women in the community. During this time, we work to ensure that any woman who… Read More
[Press release] Women are not acceptable casualties in the response to housing crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2022 Women are not acceptable casualties in the response to housing crisis Musqueam, Squamish Tsleil Waututh territory / Vancouver, B.C. – Last week, a police operation violently dismantled the encampment along East… Read More
Press Release: DEWC opens a new drop-in centre at 25 East Hastings Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2022 PDF version Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlilwətaɬ (TsleilWaututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) has opened a second drop-in centre at 25 East Hastings Street to address a significant… Read More
A Window into Housing Outreach: Meet Dyalla
Dyalla works on DEWC’s Housing Outreach team to help women find affordable housing. Our Housing Outreach team is able to get around 150 women housed every year. Can you describe an average day at your job? I would… Read More
Pride Stories: Charlize
We are grateful for the participation of Charlize and the other women who sat with our team to share their personal Pride stories in celebration of Pride month. Please note that all thoughts and words belong to the… Read More
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Posted: May 5, 2023 by admin
DEWC opens a new kitchen to meet the growing needs of the DTES community
May 5, 2023 New production kitchen is now up and running! During the pandemic, to respond to the growing needs of the Downtown Eastside community, we opened two more shelters and one drop-in centre. We also dramatically increased… Read More