Downtown Eastside Women's Centre

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) is one of the busiest women’s centres in the country, operating a low-barrier drop-in centre and emergency night shelter in the Downtown Eastside. By connecting members to a continuum of care and a community, we empower them towards positive change.

DEWC provides basic needs including nutritious meals, laundry, showers, phone and computer access, and clothing, as well as support services including advocacy, housing outreach, HIV case management, Chinese seniors outreach, victim services, and skills development. Our kitchen program serves up to 500 meals daily, totaling up to 182,500 meals annually. Demand for our services is growing exponentially, and we rely heavily on community support to sustain our ongoing work.

For more information, visit our website: www.dewc.ca.