Friday, November 30, 2012

DOWNTOWN WOMEN’S CENTER DEBUTS HIGH-END RESALE BOUTIQUE FOR L.A. SHOPPERS AND SECOND RESIDENCE FOR HOMELESS WOMEN



On Thursday, November 29, The Downtown Women’s Center (DWC), a nationally recognized nonprofit serving the needs of women facing poverty and homelessness in Los Angeles’ Skid Row,celebrated the grand opening of its newly-renovated second downtown residence.  With 48 new apartments it will bring the total number of housing provided by DWC to 119.  In addition, DWC will unveil the MADE by DWC Resale Boutique offering designer women’s fashions. 


Expanding DWC’s social enterprise program with the new resale boutique in the heart of trendy downtown, the store will sell high-end designer women’s clothing while providing DWC women with work experience.  The women also earn income by making items for MADE by DWC’s signature product line, handMADE.  The unique products, crafted from recycled and repurposed materials, are sold at the MADE by DWC boutiques, Bloomingdale’s Century City and Hudson News at LAX terminals 4 & 8. All proceeds from sales go directly to support homeless women at the Center.  

MADE by DWC Resale Boutique, 325 Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 



MADE by DWC boutique
 

  
Opening ceremony

Janine Betts, DWC Resident; Lisa Watson, DWC CEO;
Sara Hernandez, Downtown Area Director for Councilmember Huizar


Councilwoman Jan Perry and Lisa Watson

Residence's Kitchen
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