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.
Families receive comprehensive health navigator screenings
Families receive nutritious food through our community food pantry each month.
Women received support through our Maternal Infant Health program.
Community members receive HIV prevention education, testing, and outreach services.
Women and entrepreneurs participated in workforce development, financial education, entrepreneurship, and small business development programs.
(Domestic Violence Program)
Participants annually providing more than 1,000 units of service to meet participants’ diverse needs.
LGBTQ+ youth participate in programs and services each month.
Children ages 0–3 are enrolled, receiving home visits and supports such as prenatal education, and comprehensive early childhood services.
Children received high-quality early childhood education and care through our center-based 2K and 3K preschool program.
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.











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