Downtown Women's Center

Crime Victims Services is anticipating a devastating funding cut later this year. Support survivors and make your voice heard TODAY by reaching out to your Assemblymembers, Senators, and Governor Newsom to fund #VOCA! Click the link to send a message to your #CALeg representatives and let them know we need $176 million to support crime victim services! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gPBuFPtn

Thank you, UCLA MHA students! 💙 💛 We are so grateful to the UCLA MHA program for assembling toiletry and clean home kits to support the women and gender-diverse individuals we serve at DWC. As the only organization in Los Angeles dedicated exclusively to empowering women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing homelessness, access to essential hygiene and cleaning supplies makes a tremendous difference in our community. Through their participation, MHA students not only contributed valuable resources but also deepened their understanding of the urgent need for safe, stable housing. As MHA student Jessica Graziano shared, "Taking part in this initiative opened the door to learning more about the incredible work DWC does. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute, even in a small way, and to spread awareness of their impact." Thank you to the UCLA MHA program for your generosity and commitment to service! #UCLAExecHPM #CommunitySupport #DWC #EndHomelessness

The Board of Supervisors is holding a hearing next week on the budget for the County Homeless Initiative. Public comments are a powerful way to advocate for resources and policies that address homelessness and support survivors of gender-based violence. Join us in advocating to preserve critical resources, including LA:RISE and programs for survivors of gender-based violence, in this year's budget by making a public comment.   📝 How to Make a Public Comment:   1️⃣ Attend the hearing in person or virtually.   2️⃣ Submit your comment online before the meeting.   3️⃣ Prepare a clear, concise statement.   4️⃣ Focus on your key message and why it matters.  Every voice counts! 💪 Click the link to submit your comment ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eH9srK_x #AdvocacyMatters #PublicComment #HomelessnessResponse 

Investing in employment means investing in real solutions! Through our LA:RISE program, we’re creating pathways to stability—helping women and gender-diverse individuals gain employment, build skills, and achieve economic independence. Why It Matters: ✅ Jobs provide long-term stability and housing security ✅ LA:RISE strengthens businesses, communities, and the local economy ✅ Everyone deserves the tools, resources, and support needed to thrive Programs like LA:RISE open doors to opportunity, stability, and success. A huge thank you to our City and County leaders for driving meaningful change across Los Angeles! #DWC #LARISE

Thank you to Girl Up, United Nations Foundation and Southwest High School's volunteer club for hosting Period Palooza this month. Over 5,000 women walk through the doors of DWC's Day Center each year and your generous donation of essential hygiene supplies make a difference.   Thank you to Fihri Foundation, viv for your v, and Halfdays for your collaboration in making this happen!

🗓️ New Deadline Alert! The proposal submission deadline for the 2025 Community Connections Summit is now April 1st, 2025. This is your chance to present your training or workshop and make a difference. Submit your proposal and join us in building a better community! For more details on the summit and submission guidelines, visit: bit.ly/2025DVHSCProposal   #DVHSC #ProposalSubmission

I'm still feeling so joyful after we got to celebrate the groundbreaking for Downtown Women's Center, Rosa's Place. When completed, 97 will move-in ending the traumatic experience of homelessness too often lived by survivors of gender-based violence. Thank you to the village who made this milestone possible! Hundreds of amazing partners who are so dedicated to purpose driven efforts! Thank you especially to our celebration speakers who represent so many partnerships and relationships that bring supportive and affordable housing to life, including: @cindystarrett, Vicki Curry, Sonya Falcone, Lorinda Hawkins Smith, MBA, @hildalsolis, Ysabel Jurado, J.D., Dhakshike Wickrema, Lourdes Castro Ramirez, Tiena Johnson Hall, @erincurtis, @melissapooleschild #EveryWomanHoused ##EndHomelessness

Last week, Downtown Women's Center hosted a celebration for the groundbreaking of Rosa's Place, a seven-story Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) community in the heart of Skid Row. Rosa's Place is set to become DWC's largest housing community to date, providing 97 survivors of gender-based violence with safe homes and an opportunity to heal. We'd like to thank the developers, funders, and partners who have worked tirelessly to make Rosa's Place possible including: Apple, California Climate Investments, California Strategic Growth Council, Century Housing, Citi, City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative, Daylight Community Development , GTM Holdings LLC, Gensler, HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Housing for Health, KFA Architecture, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, Los Angeles Housing Department, Mayor Karen Bass, R4 Capital LLC, United Building Company, and Ysabel Jurado, J.D., Thank you for working together with us to create a future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive. To learn more about this Groundbreaking step in DWC's history, read the full press release at https://lnkd.in/gdYRWw3n #EndHomelessness

Thank you to everyone who came out today to help us break ground for a brighter future with Rosa's Place, a new home dedicated to helping women end homelessness through permanent supportive housing. With shovels in hand, we are building a solid foundation for all of our future residents to find healing, hope, and a fresh start from the moment they walk through our doors. Here's to new beginnings and brighter tomorrows! #RosasPlace #EndHomelessness #PermanentSupportiveHousing #GroundbreakingWomen #DWC #DowntownWomensCenter #SkidRow

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we honor Groundbreaking Women, Then & Now: The Journey to Leadership. This week, we shine a light on Adelene, a true force of resilience and change. At just 16, she faced homelessness on Skid Row—but she never gave up. Through determination, she secured stable housing, pursued higher education at UCLA, and now works as a Senior Peer Support Specialist at the Downtown Women’s Center. Adelene helped pioneer Project 100, successfully housing 100 women and shaping DWC’s Housing Justice Program. She’s also been instrumental in the Skid Row Action Plan, fighting for permanent housing solutions and critical services. Her story is proof that one person can create lasting change. Help transform the lives of women like Adelene and donate in honor of a groundbreaking woman in your life. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gm73G7q3 #WomensHistoryMonth #GroundbreakingWomen #Leadership #DWC #SkidRow #HousingJustice