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IN THIS ISSUE: - Voices of DWC: Remisha - DWC at Lilith Fair - Project Home on Schedule - DWC Volunteers receive Presidential Award - Glamour Project at DWC - Auction Items Needed ________
________ Get Involved:
Volunteer Orientation
Women’s Needs Assessment Survey
Friends Cooking Club Volunteer
Instructors Needed to teach: ________
Only 14% of nonprofits receive this honor three years in a row! Make a donation to help women suffering from poverty & homelessness. ________
Beach
Trip Wish List: Please contact Nicole, at NicoleL@DWCweb.org with questions or donations. ________ DWC in the News:
Homeless women get Glamour Project makeovers DWC picked as Lilith Fair Charity > Read more: blogdowntown, Entertainment Weekly, Look To The Stars & Ms.
The
Ladies of DWC Walk the Runway With Dignity. ________
Downtown Women's Center Click for Directions and Parking Information
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Voices of DWC:
Remisha Her hard work is paying off. Remisha has completed the first year of beauty school and is pursuing her dream of becoming a licensed hair and makeup artist. She is also working on stabilizing her housing and regaining custody of her children. She is proud to be supporting her family by doing what she loves, and while she will never forget the challenges she has faced, she looks forward to enjoying the success that lies ahead.
“It’s very empowering to have these strong, talented artists support ending homelessness for women,” said Lisa Watson, DWC's CEO.
Speaking on
women’s rights, Sarah McLachlan said, “We don’t take our rights for
granted, and we should talk about those women who don’t have a
voice.”
Project Home is DWC’s expansion to increase Day Center services by 75%, grow permanent supportive housing capacity by more than 150%, open downtown’s first medical and mental health clinic for uninsured women, and launch an innovative social enterprise program —all in a LEED-Certified green renovated historical building! Our Grand Opening is set for December, and construction is on schedule. We have refinished the historic façade and restored the windows. Walls are going up, the interior spaces are coming to life, and the rooftop garden is taking shape. Click for construction updates.
How You Can Help: DWC has raised nearly $32.6
million towards our $35 million Capital Campaign goal. We are
thrilled to have reached this milestone and are grateful to our
supporters! Yet there is still more to be done. We must reach our
goal by November 30, 2010 in order to receive $1,000,000 from
the Kresge Foundation. DWC Volunteers Receive Gold Presidential Service Awards
Since 2006, Sharon Kipfer has provided a great service to our Case Managers by recording program data. Not only does Sharon help with critical behind-the-scenes work, she is also a mentor through our Moving Partners program.
Much thanks to all the 800 individuals who volunteer each year at DWC. To get involved contact Volunteer@DWCweb.org or visit our Volunteer page. The Ladies of DWC get Glamour Project makeovers!
The Glamour Project visits DWC and brings homeless women some much-needed "TLC." It's a makeover that does wonders, not only for their look, but for their soul. Lisa Curtis's smile says it all. She lost her job and home. She said she's forgotten what it felt like to look so good. "It makes me feel really good and confident." Watch News Video about the Glamour Project on ABC 7. Year after year, our unique Live Auction, Silent Auction and Raffle at our Annual Fundraising Gala are crowd-pleasers that help us raise much-needed funds for our programs and services. We have received many generous donations of special items for this year’s Gala on Sept. 20, yet we still need more. If you are able to donate restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, or other items, please contact Stephanie Patterson, Director of Development at StephanieP@DWCweb.org or 213-680-0600 xt 219
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DWC
was selected by Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan as the local
charity to benefit from the Los Angeles festival. Over $9000 was
raised in support of our programs and services by the performers and
fans!
During
DWC’s annual Volunteer Appreciation event on May 21, we honored
several of our wonderful volunteers with the President’s Volunteer
Service Awards. Sharon Kipfer and Lynn Hall Russell received one of
the highest honors, the Gold Presidential Service Award, for
donating 500 or more hours of their time to community service.
One
day each week, Lynn Hall Russell visits the Residence with cheese,
crackers, and an open heart. On another day, Lynn holds a Current
Events group in the Day Center. She has also served on DWC’s Board
of Directors since 2002 and is a key advisor in the planning and
construction of Project Home.