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
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| MADE by DWC boutique |
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| Opening ceremony |
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Janine Betts, DWC Resident; Lisa Watson, DWC CEO;
Sara Hernandez, Downtown Area Director for Councilmember Huizar
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| Councilwoman Jan Perry and Lisa Watson |
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| Residence's Kitchen |
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| Common Area |
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| Office |
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| Bedroom |
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| Common Area |
