This is not (just) our annual campaign
Imagine a world where every door is locked and you have to request access, where getting healthy food you can… Continue reading This is not (just) our annual campaign
News & Media
Through the struggles: Priscilla’s path to lasting change
Priscilla is a 52-year-old member of the Stoney Nakoda Nation. 13 years after her first visit at our drop-in centre,… Continue reading Through the struggles: Priscilla’s path to lasting change
Getting Ready for The Holidays at DEWC!
Whether we enjoy the holiday time and its avalanche of food, lights, and gifts or we look at it with… Continue reading Getting Ready for The Holidays at DEWC!
The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Annual Impact Report is Here!
We are excited to announce the release of our Annual Impact Report for the year 2023-24! This report reflects another… Continue reading The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Annual Impact Report is Here!
INVITATION: Celebrate friendship with us on November 14th
Our neighbours at @GRETABARYVR created a Taylor Swift-themed cocktail called “Lavender Haze” (non-alcoholic option also available) from which $2 are donated to… Continue reading INVITATION: Celebrate friendship with us on November 14th
Harvest Dinner At 302 Columbia Street
On October 16th, at our 302 Columbia Drop-in Centre, we hosted our annual Harvest Dinner, where 400 women enjoyed quality… Continue reading Harvest Dinner At 302 Columbia Street
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations at 302 Columbia St. 🥮🏮
As part of our Chinese Seniors Program at our drop-in centre at 302 Columbia Street, we celebrated the gift of… Continue reading Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations at 302 Columbia St. 🥮🏮
48th Annual Elders Gathering at the Vancouver Convention Centre
Earlier this month, 18 Elders of the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre attended the 48th annual Elders Gathering at the Vancouver… Continue reading 48th Annual Elders Gathering at the Vancouver Convention Centre
#RunForDEWC at the Eastside 10k on September 22nd
Vancouver! Run, support women of the Downtown Eastside, and get a the chance to win 2 YYOGA 10-class packs! Update… Continue reading #RunForDEWC at the Eastside 10k on September 22nd
Summer BBQ at 302 Columbia St.
Today, we hosted our annual summer BBQ in front of our drop-in centre on Columbia Street. Despite the sun’s absence,… Continue reading Summer BBQ at 302 Columbia St.
Pride Celebrations 2024 at DEWC and Vancouver Pride Parade 🏳️🌈
July 16th was a day of pride celebrations at our sites! Both our 302 Columbia Drop-in Centre and our 412… Continue reading Pride Celebrations 2024 at DEWC and Vancouver Pride Parade 🏳️🌈
Volunteers Appreciation Picnic At Second Beach
On July 25th we held our annual picnic to celebrate the wonderful volunteers who help us in our mission every… Continue reading Volunteers Appreciation Picnic At Second Beach