Apr 18, 2023
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
Mar 13, 2023
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
Feb 6, 2023
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!
Jan 13, 2023
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
Nov 7, 2022
Christmas is around the corner! For many, December is a very special time of the year, but it can also… Continue reading Holiday Campaign
Aug 16, 2022
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
Jan 31, 2022
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
Jan 19, 2022
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
Dec 6, 2021
Dyalla works on DEWC’s Housing Outreach team to help women find affordable housing. Our Housing Outreach team is able to… Continue reading A Window into Housing Outreach: Meet Dyalla
Jul 28, 2021
We are grateful for the participation of Charlize and the other women who sat with our team to share their… Continue reading Pride Stories: Charlize
Apr 23, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 23, 2021 (X?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish) and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C – Responding to the lack of available… Continue reading NEWS RELEASE: Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre increases safe spaces for women
Mar 25, 2021
We are devastated and outraged by the unspeakable tragedy that took away the lives of 8 people in Atlanta, Georgia,… Continue reading Condemning Anti-Asian Violence | Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre Statement