Honoring Advocate and Philanthropist
On Sunday, October 6th, the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) will honor advocate and philanthropist, Andrea Van de Kamp. Andrea’s lifelong commitment to Los Angeles has shaped the way Angelenos live – from the Coro Foundation, to the Music Center, to Disney Hall, to Sotheby’s and MOCA — she has left an undeniable imprint on Los Angeles.
Yet throughout her distinguished career, Andrea has remained a steadfast volunteer and advocate for underserved communities, working to ensure that all Angelenos have an opportunity to thrive. As one of DWC’s earliest board members, she helped the organization open our first units of permanent supportive housing.
This event will honor her outstanding legacy and leadership in our community. The event will bring together over 400 community advocates with a goal of raising $1 million to support DWC’s mission of ending homelessness for women and gender diverse individuals. You can learn more about the event here: Every Woman Housed Gala 2024 – Downtown Women’s Center (downtownwomenscenter.org)
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Chief Executive Officer: Amy Turk
Mission
The Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) envisions a Los Angeles with every woman housed and on a path to personal stability. Its mission is to end homelessness for women in greater Los Angeles through housing, wellness, employment, and advocacy.
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As a devoted advocate for the empowerment of women, I find tremendous purpose in supporting the Downtown Women’s Center. Witnessing the unwavering strength of the women it serves, my heart swells with gratitude for the opportunity to play a role in their journey towards healing and self-renewal. The upcoming opening of Oatsie’s Place, a permanent supportive housing site named for my dear friend and ardent DWC supporter, Marylouise Oates, fills me with immense joy and hope. Oatsie’s Place will serve as a haven, where each woman can embrace her worth, unlock her potential, and discover newfound independence.
Your Support Can Help Get Every Woman Housed
The increasing rates of homelessness for women in Los Angeles County have been outpacing men since 2013. Yet, resources to provide for these women still remain limited. Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) is using your generosity to change lives.
In the next year, DWC is opening two new residential developments, one in North Hollywood and one in Van Nuys. With your help, up to 100 more women will have safety and security, receiving case management services and peer support. For $15,000, you can fund all the services to support a resident for an entire year and empower a previously unhoused woman to start a new, more empowering chapter of her life.
Key Supporters
Elizabeth Karatz Faraut
Marylouise Oates and Robert Shrum
Scott and Diane Weingarten
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Vera R. Campbell Foundation
Joanna Perlman
Crawford Family Foundation
Eleanor and Glenn Padnick
Eileen and Bob O’Leary
Silton Family Foundation
The Ronus Foundation
Blue Shield of California Foundation
Shelli Herman and Stewart Gleischman
Sara and Sam Brenner
Wendy Lees and Tom Boyle
Kristen Stewart
The Rose Hills Foundation
The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Maria Bamford
Wurwand Foundation