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Welcome Unhoused Women to Our Day Center
ORGANIZATION: Downtown Women's Center
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3 people are interested
DWC's Housing First and trauma-informed service model includes access to basic needs and resources through our Day Center, where participants can receive three daily meals and access to showers, restrooms, clean clothing, mail services, telephones, case management, and healthcare.
Why: As the first point of entry for women coming through DWC's doors, it's vital that we create a safe, welcoming space for the folks receiving services in our community. The more welcome participants feel, the more likely they are to sign up for our case management and counseling services, as well as any of our other housing, health and wellness, employment and job-readiness, and advocacy programming.
Who: Founded in 1978, the Downtown Women's Center (DWC) is the only organization in Los Angeles focused exclusively on serving women and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness.
What to Expect: Day Center volunteers support DWC staff by welcoming participants; helping distribute toiletry items; signing folks up for services; participating in and/or leading enrichment activities (if desired); and more.
Welcoming participants
Signing folks up for services
Helping distribute toiletry items
Participating in and/or leading enrichment activities (if desired); and more
Restocking shelves
Organizing storage closet
What's Required: Must be over the age of 18
Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.
This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, Downtown Women's Center.
All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety
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About Downtown Women's Center
Location:
442 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90013, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1978, the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) is the only organization in Los Angeles focused exclusively on serving women and gender diverse individuals experiencing homelessness. We end homelessness for women and gender diverse individuals by providing safe housing and supportive services centered on wellness, employment, and advocacy. Our Housing First and trauma-informed service model includes: Access to basic needs and resources through our Day Center, where participants can receive three daily meals and access to showers, restrooms, mail, and telephones. On-site housing and supportive services, with our 119 units of permanent housing across two residences making us one of the largest housing providers for women in the country. Community-based housing services, provided in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and various private foundations and corporations. Health and wellness services, including individual and group counseling, medical care, mental health services, preventive screenings, Trauma Recovery Center services, and enrichment activities We welcome volunteers who share a commitment to DWC’s core values of safety, respect, social justice, and community, and invite you to join us in our mission to end homelessness for women in Los Angeles. Volunteers are integral to this work!
Description
Support from volunteers is invaluable as we work towards our mission of ending homelessness for women and gender diverse individuals in greater Los Angeles through housing, wellness, employment, and advocacy, Our ever growing list of volunteer opportunities include:
* Kitchen: make and serve meals for 150-200 women per shift
* Day Center: welcome participants and guests, answer phones, distribute toiletry kits, etc.
* Learning Center: offer one-on-one computer support to participants
* Residence Host: welcome and check in with our permanent supportive housing residents
* Maintenance Assistant: help our facilities keep DWC clean and safe for participants, staff, and other volunteers
* Donations Sorting: receive, sort, and organize clothing and other donations that come into the center
* Classy Closet: organize and pull items from the storage area dedicated to professional attire that participants use for job interviews etc.
Email volunteer@downtownwomenscenter.org or visit downtownwomenscenter.org for more info!
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Homeless & Housing
WHEN
Wed Oct 30, 2024 - Wed Dec 31, 2025
12:01 AM - 11:59 PM
WHERE
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(34.00789 ,-118.25851 )
DATE POSTED
December 4, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
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