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 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 Coordinator manages the recruitment, orientation, and scheduling of volunteers and peers within DEWC shelters. They are also responsible for facilitating cultural, social, recreational, and educational programs for shelter members.
On-site
Kitchen Trainer About DEWC The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 700 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca [http://www.dewc.ca/]) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs…
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.