Downtown Women's Center
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
Downtown Women's Center is a Los Angeles-based non-profit dedicated to women who are experiencing homelessness or have recently been homeless. It pursues the goal of ending homelessness for women in greater Los Angeles by linking housing with wellness services, employment support, and advocacy. Founded in 1978, it was the first permanent supportive housing provider for women in the United States. The organization operates as a specialized resource focused on a distinct population within the regional housing and social services landscape. As the only organization in the area serving this specific group, DWC offers integrated programs designed to help women achieve stable housing and personal stability. It is based in downtown Los Angeles, California, and maintains a sizeable workforce to support its programs. In November 2023, the center hosted California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who joined to share resources on safe charitable giving and avoiding scams, underscoring its engagement with broader public-sector and community initiatives.