Housing and homelessness in Vancouver, British Columbia
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC)
302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
In short
The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre is one of the busiest women's centres in the country, operating a low-barrier drop-in centre and emergency night shelters in the Downtown Eastside.
- Who it is for
- Children, Adults, Seniors, Women, Indigenous people, Newcomers and immigrants, 2SLGBTQI+ people, People with disabilities, Refugees, People on a low income
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
- How to reach
- (604) 681-8480 · admin@dewc.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
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Services from this organization
DEWC - Advocacy
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
Crisis support · Last verified , contact to confirm
DEWC - Downtown Eastside Emergency Shelter
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 412 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3A6
Crisis support · Last verified , contact to confirm
DEWC - Drop-In Centre
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
Crisis support · Last verified , contact to confirm
DEWC - Indigenous Women's Projects
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
Crisis support · Last verified , contact to confirm
DEWC - Chinese Seniors Outreach Program
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
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DEWC - Cultural Programming
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
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DEWC - HIV Community Case Management
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
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DEWC - Housing Outreach Program
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
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DEWC - Kitchen Program
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
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DEWC - Skills Development Program
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
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DEWC - Victim Services Program
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC) · 302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
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About this organization
The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre is one of the busiest women's centres in the country, operating a low-barrier drop-in centre and emergency night shelters in the Downtown Eastside. By connecting members to a continuum of care and a community, we empower them towards positive change.
The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre 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 700 meals daily, totaling up to 255,500 meals annually. Demand for our services is growing exponentially, and we rely heavily on community support to sustain our ongoing work.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 681-8480, email admin@dewc.ca, or use the website.
- Phone
- (604) 681-8480
- admin@dewc.ca
- Website
- http://www.dewc.ca
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1Vancouver, British Columbia
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