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Skid Row's Only Women's Shelter
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(
Dan Carino
)
Mar 1, 2008
Skid Row's Only Women's Shelter
The Downtown Women's Center was founded in 1978 by a woman who realized that there were no shelter spaces for women. Almost thirty years later, the center has 47 full-time residents living in supportive housing apartments, a drop-in center, plus meals and counseling services. John Rabe drops in for a visit.
L-R: Downtown Women's Center volunteer Ivy Quicho, clients Fannie and Geraldine, executive director Lisa Watson, and tenant "Grandma" Connie Jacobs.
L-R: Downtown Women's Center volunteer Ivy Quicho, clients Fannie and Geraldine, executive director Lisa Watson, and tenant "Grandma" Connie Jacobs.
(
John Rabe
)

The Downtown Women's Center was founded in 1978 by a woman who realized that there were no shelter spaces for women. Almost thirty years later, the center has 47 full-time residents living in supportive housing apartments, a drop-in center, plus meals and counseling services. John Rabe drops in for a visit.

The Downtown Women's Center was founded in 1978 by a woman who realized that there were no shelter spaces for women. Almost thirty years later, the center has 47 full-time residents living in supportive housing apartments, a drop-in center, plus meals and counseling services. John Rabe drops in for a visit.