Downtown Women’s Center

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Downtown Women’s Center Erika Hartman M.A., LMFT, Chief Program Officer July 23, 2018

Who We Are “We envision a Los Angeles with every woman housed and on a path to personal stability. Our mission is to end homelessness for women in greater Los Angeles through housing, wellness, and advocacy.” The only organization in Los Angeles serving exclusively homeless women Providing housing and wellness services to over 4,000 women annually

Who We Serve 18,000 Homeless Women in LA Exclusively Women Adults Homeless and Formerly Homeless

What We Do Workforce Development and Social Enterprise Permanent Supportive Housing: 119 Units, Studio and Single Room Occupancy Community Based Housing: Housing for Health, Rapid Rehousing, DV Housing Mental Health Services: Counseling, Case Management, Groups Medical Services: Women Only Clinic Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, 200 Meals Daily Showers, Restrooms, Donations Advocacy

How We Connect Women to the Workforce Learning Center and Computer Lab Expungement Clinics Workshops on Resume Writing 1 – 1 Employment Counseling Mobile Job Developer LA RISE LARCA Social Enterprise Partnership Cultivation Education and Enrichment

How to get More Information Email: erikah@downtownwomenscent Website: www.downtownwomenscenter.org Downtown Women’s Needs Assessment: www.downtownwomenscenter.org/2016-needs-assessment