Education & job readiness:women living in skid row face many barriers to employment. Dwc's education and job readiness resources aim to break the cycles of unemployment and homelessness for women.Employment and education:dwc provides classes in computer skills, literacy and math, academic and vocational counseling sessions, job readiness preparation, and employment placement services. Made by dwc is a social enterprise created to generate economic and social capital for women in the skid row community. Our signature line of gifts is made by formerly homeless women, and 100% of the proceeds support dwc's programs and services.Enrichmentthrough our volunteer-led workshops, women rebuild self-confidence and learn skills like sewing, photography, creative writing, acting, and more. Participants also collaborate with staff and community artists to design made by dwc's signature product line handmade.Enterprisemade by dwc is our social enterprise, created to break the cycles of chronic unemployment and homelessness. Made by dwc consists of the handmade product line created by the women of dwc, and two store fronts in downtown LA. By empowering women to discover talents and develop skills through vocational opportunities, made by dwc generates economic and social capital to support our programs.In 2021, 72 women were placed in employment.

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