Sex worker-led and feminist organizations in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), and First Nations, are urging the Province of British Columbia to allocate stable and enhanced funding for critical programs serving sex workers, warning that ongoing closures and service reductions of sex worker supports are putting lives at risk.
On September 11, 2025, the BC Society for Policy Solutions published an open letter to funders including governments, foundations, philanthropists,… Continue reading Open Letter: The Safety Net Is Tearing—Non-Profit Leaders Are Calling for Action
For more than 30 years, Dr. Lorinda Spooner has been a family doctor. From beginning her career as a nurse… Continue reading Within the walls of the opioid crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2025 Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Demands Urgent Action Following Declaration of Gender-Based Violence Epidemic in BC … Continue reading Press release: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Demands Urgent Action Following Declaration of Gender-Based Violence Epidemic in BC
Want to experience an unforgettable evening at Herstory Gala on March 4th? We’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets, and… Continue reading GIVEAWAY ALERT – Win Tickets to Herstory Gala!
When the weather is gloomy, a little retail therapy can be a quick pick-me-up. But what if your shopping could… Continue reading Shop for a Cause: Support Women in the Downtown Eastside with DEWC’s Herstory Gala Silent Auction
Gong hei fat choy! Xin nian kuai le! What a spectacular start to the Year of the Snake! 💚🐍 A… Continue reading Lunar New Year at 302 Columbia Street
We are thrilled to share an exciting update about Herstory, our annual fundraising gala! Thanks to the incredible support of… Continue reading Herstory Gala Moves to D/6 Bar & Lounge Thanks to Parq Casino and BCLC
As the holiday season draws to a close, we at DEWC want to take a moment to reflect on the… Continue reading A Brighter Holiday Season thanks to our community’s generosity
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
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
Update – Dec 4th: Our current biggest need is for gifts the women we serve. Hand creams, toques, gloves, reading… Continue reading Getting Ready for The Holidays at DEWC!
