Downtown Women’s Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Los Angeles that works to end homelessness by providing safe housing and supportive services centered on wellness, employment, and advocacy. Its programs are built for women and gender-diverse individuals who need stability, care, and long-term support. This work matters because housing, health, and economic opportunity are deeply connected to safety and long-term well-being.
Downtown Women’s Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978 in Los Angeles. It was the first permanent supportive housing provider for women in the U.S., the first Critical Time Intervention provider in the Western U.S., the first health clinic exclusively serving women in the Skid Row community, and the first drop-in Day Center exclusively serving homeless women in the City of Los Angeles. Today, Downtown Women’s Center manages 159 units of permanent housing across greater Los Angeles and serves more than 5,700 women annually. Its mission is to end homelessness by ensuring safe housing and supportive services centered on wellness, employment, and advocacy.
