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Downtown Women's Center logo on the left and two people hugging on the right

Welcome Unhoused Women and Gender Diverse Folks to Our Day Center

Ongoing – Mon, 06/02/25 – Daily except Thurs: 7:30-11:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm.
442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
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,...
Downtown Women's Center logo on the left and two women standing next to a pile of bags to the right

Help Keep Our Donations Neat and Organized!

Ongoing – Mon, 06/02/25 – Mondays and Thursdays 10am-12pm
442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
DWC accepts donations Monday through Friday, while serving hundreds of folks experiencing or transitioning away from homelessness every week. We're in need of volunteers to help fold clothing an...
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Downtown Women's Center logo on the left and a woman on the right

Welcome Formerly Unhoused Women Home

Ongoing – Mon, 06/02/25 – Daily except Thursdays: 9:30am-12:30pm, 1-3pm. Thursdays: 9am-12pm.
442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
As a Residence Host volunteering in the lobby of our Permanent Supportive Residence, you can help create a welcoming atmosphere while providing staff with much-needed support with special projects, b...
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Downtown Women's Center logo on the left and women at a food stand on the right

Serve Nutritious Meals to Unhoused Neighbors

Ongoing – Mon, 06/02/25 – Daily except Thursdays: 9:30am-12:30pm, 1-3pm. Thursdays: 9am-12pm.
442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
A home-cooked meal is one of the most important needs in our Day Center, and is often the way that unhoused folks new to the area find out about DWC and our services. Downtown Women's Center&...
Logo of Downtown Women's Center on the left and a woman behind a computer on the right

Put Your Basic Computer Skills to Good Use!

Ongoing – Mon, 06/02/25 – M, Tu, W, F; 9-11am, 1-3pm
442 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Be a friendly helper in DWC's Learning Center using your basic computer skills. DWC's Workforce Development Program aims to address the underlying causes of un/under-employment among wom...
People planting trees on a hill

Tree Planting in Pico Union

Single Day – Sat, 06/07/25 – 9 AM - 12 PM
1153 Valencia St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
We’re hosting a tree planting on Saturday, June 7 from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Pico Union Project 1153 Valencia St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, and We’d love for you to join us. Through BlueSky LA, we’r...
School On Wheels Logo with a Yellow Bus

Become a Tutor & Mentor for Homeless Children

Ongoing – Wed, 01/01/25 – Flexible
Los Angeles County
Education can change the trajectory of a life. School on Wheels connects YOU with a student experiencing homelessness to provide 1:1 academic support through tutoring and mentorship so every student ...
Poster with QR code Inviting to join Bridge LA Team

Digital Navigator/ Jr. Tech

Ongoing – Tue, 05/20/25 – 9am-12pm, 12-3pm, 3-8pm
Los Angeles
J​r technicians train in e-waste recycling and refurbishment, providing them with career-ready skills and stipends, creating pathways to future employment in tech and sustainability sectors. Digit...
Person in graduation cap and gown with Heart of LA logo to the right

Heart of LA's Graduation Inspiration!

Single Day – Sun, 06/08/25 – 10 AM - 12 PM
Heart of LA's Arts and Recreation Center, 615 S La Fayette Park Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Celebrate Graduation Season @ Heart of LA's Graduation Inspiration! Join Heart of LA and the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8th at 10 AM to 12 PM to celebrate LA&#03...

Social Media Volunteers Needed for Charity Event

Single Day – Sun, 05/18/25 – 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Manhattan Beach Pier
Hey everyone! The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is looking for volunteers for our Tour De Pier event on May 18th at Manhattan Beach Pier. The Tour de Pier is an event where ...
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