Founded in 1988, the DWDC’s mission is to empower women and communities to achieve gender equality and social justice.  The DWDC provides direct services and programs for all women and families that are affected by any form of oppression including racism, sexism, classism,  domestic and other forms of violence (such as sexual assault, sexual harassment, incest, and human trafficking). We are also mindful of the institutional inequities our families face, including inadequate access to quality education, housing, healthcare, employment, mental health services, substance abuse, and rehabilitation programs, among others. We at the DWDC, fight these injustices through advocacy, direct programming, special events, marches, rallies, and demonstrations. We are committed to improving the lives of not just the women that walk through our doors, but all women.