Providing a safe, non-judgmental environment and essential services for women in the Downtown Eastside since 1978.
Vancouver, British Columbia
The mission of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC) is to provide a safe, non-judgmental, low-barrier environment for women (cis, trans), two-spirit and gender diverse people from all walks of life, who live and/or work in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. To achieve this goal, DEWC provides support by serving meals, crisis response, advocacy and outreach programs which nurture and empower the approximately 900 people who access our services every day. Founded in 1978, DEWC is one of the few safe spaces within the Downtown Eastside exclusively for all women, their children and gender diverse folks. High levels of violence, homelessness, addiction, and poverty disproportionately affect the Downtown Eastside community. The people who access our services are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, injustice, and injury. Located in one of Canada's most marginalized communities, DEWC assists women and gender diverse people with their immediate needs to they can develop stability and access resources they need to improve health, family, employment, and housing situations. We promote positive change by offering individual long-term support, advocacy, peer mentorship, and access to alternatives.
On-site · Vancouver
The Peer Support Worker supports women in accessing services and practical needs while managing crises within the drop-in center and shelter. They work collaboratively with staff to provide integrated services from a feminist and anti-oppression perspective.
On-site · Vancouver
The Peer Support Supervisor oversees the shelter program by coordinating, scheduling, and directing peer support employees to ensure service delivery meets organizational mandates. They also handle human resources matters and provide support to staff within a fast-paced, crisis-driven environment.
On-site · Vancouver
Develop, write, and manage grant proposals, contracts, and reports to sustain and expand DEWC’s funding, while ensuring compliance with government and foundation agreements. Collaborate with internal teams to gather data, outcomes, and stories, and strengthen how DEWC measures and communicates its impact to funders and the community.
On-site · Vancouver
The Peer Support Worker supports women in accessing essential services and managing crises within the drop-in center and shelter. They work collaboratively with staff to provide integrated, trauma-informed care from a feminist and anti-oppression perspective.
On-site · Vancouver
The Kitchen Trainer is responsible for meal planning, preparation, and kitchen maintenance within a busy drop-in center and emergency shelter. They also provide training to community volunteers and collaborate with staff to support integrated services for women.