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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. How to get More Information
Website:
Downtown Women’s Needs Assessment: