EMPOWERING ALL WOMEN
And Their Families Today, For A Better Tomorrow.
EMPOWERING ALL WOMEN
And Their Families Today, For A Better Tomorrow.
EMPOWERING ALL WOMEN
And Their Families Today, For A Better Tomorrow.
EMPOWERING ALL WOMEN
And Their Families Today, For A Better Tomorrow.
EMPOWERING ALL WOMEN
And Their Families Today, For A Better Tomorrow.
EMPOWERING ALL WOMEN
And Their Families Today, For A Better Tomorrow.
EMPOWERING ALL WOMEN
And Their Families Today, For A Better Tomorrow.
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Leadership Development, Community Engagement, and Advocacy.

The Dominican Women’s Development Center (DWDC) empowers all women and families through leadership development, education, advocacy, and culturally responsive services. The organization works to improve quality of life by supporting economic mobility, health, education, family stability, and community engagement while promoting gender equality and social justice.

Our Impact

Serving All Women and their Families in Northern Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx
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Women and Families Served Annually.
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Individuals Are Supported Through Our Food Pantry Program Each Year.
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Health Promotion Program

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Families receive comprehensive health navigator screenings

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Families receive nutritious food through our community food pantry each month.

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Women received support through our Maternal Infant Health program.

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Community members receive HIV prevention education, testing, and outreach services.

Economic Development Program

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Women and entrepreneurs participated in workforce development, financial education, entrepreneurship, and small business development programs.

Nuevo Amanecer

(Domestic Violence Program)

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Participants annually served through out our program. 

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Units of service to meet participants’ diverse needs.

La Sala LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Space

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 LGBTQ+ youth participate in programs and services each month.

Mama Tingó Early Head Start

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Children ages 0–3 are enrolled, receiving home visits and supports such as prenatal education, and comprehensive early childhood services.

Mama Tingó Learning Center

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Children received high-quality early childhood education and care through our center-based 2K and 3K preschool program.

Our programs and services provide a holistic approach to the needs of women.
We advocate for:

DWDC Programs

The DWDC provides holistic programming and recognizes that participants are coming to the DWDC with multiple needs and seek not only educational or economic opportunities, but also look for the space and support to share their experiences with their peers.

Health
Promotion

The mission of the Health Promotion Program is to empower our community with the education and tools they need to make better and more informed decisions about their health.

Nuevo
Amanecer

The Nuevo Amanecer/New Dawn Anti-Domestic Violence program is one of two domestic violence service providers in the New York City area designed by and for Latinas. For over 23 years, our program has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate services to Latina and other women survivors of intimate partner violence.

La Sala LGBTQIA+
Youth Drop In Space

La Sala is an LGBTQIA+ Youth Drop In Space for Homeless/ Unstably Housed 14-24 years olds where they can find a safe community space to shower, get clothes, get dressed, and attend to their appearance. The center also provides holistic support and opportunities to participate in educational and recreational activities.

Economic Development

Our Economic Development Program is committed to advancing financial stability, entrepreneurship, and workforce opportunity for residents across New York City—particularly immigrant women, low-income families, and historically underserved communities in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx.

Mama Tingó
Early Head Start

The Home-Based Mamá Tingó Early Head Start Program is an Early Head Start Program for children 0–3 years old designed to be responsive to the needs of our diverse community. Consistent with the Early Childhood Head Start Act, our program's mission is to promote the social and emotional development of children while strengthening families through education, support, and community resources.

Mamá Tingó
Learning Center

Mamá Tingó Learning Center provides a safe, nurturing, culturally responsive early childhood education environment where children develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The program emphasizes school readiness, family engagement, and bilingual education while preparing children for lifelong success.

Our Sponsors

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