National Indigenous Peoples’ Day at DEWC
Last month, we gathered at our 302 Columbia Street Drop-in Centre to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day. It was a… Continue reading National Indigenous Peoples’ Day at DEWC
News & Media
Peer volunteer highlight: Meet Teresa
Teresa has been volunteering with us since 2004!Teresa immigrated from Hong Kong to Canada in the 1970’s and soon became… Continue reading Peer volunteer highlight: Meet Teresa
DEWC opens a new kitchen to meet the growing needs of the DTES community
New production kitchen is now up and running! During the pandemic, to respond to the growing needs of the Downtown… Continue reading DEWC opens a new kitchen to meet the growing needs of the DTES community
Join the Vancouver Half Marathon (or the 5k) and raise funds for DEWC!
In-person (5K & 21K): Sunday, June 25, 2023Virtual: June 1-30, 2023 Vancouver running season is finally in full spring and, as… Continue reading Join the Vancouver Half Marathon (or the 5k) and raise funds for DEWC!
Press Release: VPD Siege on the DTES Furthering Displacement and Endangering Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2023 Emergency: VPD Siege on the DTES Furthering Displacement and Endangering Women Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh/Vancouver,… Continue reading Press Release: VPD Siege on the DTES Furthering Displacement and Endangering Women
HERSTORY 2023 – the photos
We still aren’t over this event 💜 On March 8th, we celebrated International Women’s Day with our fundraising gala, HERSTORY.… Continue reading HERSTORY 2023 – the photos
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.… Continue reading Get your ticket for Herstory Gala now!
Peer volunteer highlight: Meet Florence
Florence (aka Melinda) who has been volunteering with DEWC for 5 years! She first started volunteering when she became sober… Continue reading Peer volunteer highlight: Meet Florence
Holiday Campaign
Christmas is around the corner! For many, December is a very special time of the year, but it can also… Continue reading Holiday Campaign
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[Press release] Women are not acceptable casualties in the response to housing crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 16, 2022 Women are not acceptable casualties in the response to housing crisis Musqueam, Squamish Tsleil Waututh… Continue reading [Press release] Women are not acceptable casualties in the response to housing crisis
Press Release: DEWC opens a new drop-in centre at 25 East Hastings Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 31, 2022 Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlilwətaɬ (TsleilWaututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC)… Continue reading Press Release: DEWC opens a new drop-in centre at 25 East Hastings Street
Press Release: Women’s organizations denounce VPD spin on arrest outside Women’s Centre
Women’s organizations denounce VPD spin on arrest outside Women’s Centre; renew calls for real safety in face of increasing gender-based… Continue reading Press Release: Women’s organizations denounce VPD spin on arrest outside Women’s Centre