Latoya Hawthorne

The Downtown Women's Center is the only organization in LA focused exclusively on serving and empowering women experiencing homelessness and formerly homeless women. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DWC is facing higher demand for services as well as many unforeseen costs associated with sustaining and increasing services and programs.

In lieu of hosting their annual gala, DWC is launching a three-week campaign, Together Housed, to raise funds for women experiencing homelessness who are more dependent on the organization than ever before.

Click the link below to support!

Together Housed The mission of the Downtown Women's Center is to end women's homelessness in greater Los Angeles through housing, wellness, employment, and advocacy.

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