◈ Homepage — https://www.womensdropin.org/COMMUNITY IMPACTGET HELP WHAT WE DO HOUSING RESOURCES PARENTING RESOURCES SCHEDULE CURRENT RESOURCES GET INVOLVED WISH LIST VOLUNTEER LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US OUR STORY OUR TEAM OUR BOARD CAREERS CONTACT US DONATE DONATE FUNDRAISING DONATE TO OUR SPRING FUNDRAISER TODAY Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center empowers unhoused women and children by supporting their transition into safe housing. We offer housing problem solving services and essential items weekdays at our Berkeley center. We are also a North County Housing Resource Center for Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville families. Our hospitality services, available Monday, Weds. and Friday 9am - 1pm, offer hot meals, groceries, and hygiene products to women and children in need through our service window. Our housing resource services to unhoused participants is first done over the phone by calling (510) 548-2884. We answer phones Monday - Friday from 9am-3pm and you can leave us a message. After an initial call, any visit to meet with a case manager is by appointment only. Email us at [email protected] for any support or questions. Empowering homeless women and children for a brighter future.  Homelessness takes on many forms. Often, it's the result of domestic violence, chronic illness, loss of employment and/or the inability to make ends meet. Not surprisingly, women and their children are one of the most vulnerable demographics. Women's Daytime Drop-in Center supports these needs with special resources so families can stay safe while in transition. Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID: 94-3123986 All charitable contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Get Help We provide vital community resources, safe space and support services to at-risk homeless women and their children. We operate Monday, Weds and Friday, from 9 am to 1 pm, offering hot meals, food, hygiene items, and housing tenancy and sustainability resources, and help to locate stable housing More → 00:00 00:00 Mute Enter fullscreen 00:00 Play Video is not available or format is not supported. Try a different browser. Get Involved Community support has been essential to our efforts for more than 37 years. There are plenty of ways to help and we welcome anyone who can volunteer time, services or donate financially. Many groups order items off of our Amazon wish list of most needed items. The more help we have, the sooner our families can get back on their feet! More → More About Us Each month, we help over 500 unhoused women and their children who have nowhere else to go. We understand the need for services and support doesn't stop during the day. We're proud to have been providing much needed help for more than 37 years! More → DONATE TODAY → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 GET INVOLVED WISH LIST VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY IMPACT KEEP IN TOUCH CONTACT US FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM ◈ Interior Pages — 22 pages crawledOur Story — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Our Story: 37 years of service to at-risk families   California's Northern Alameda County is home to the country’s highest concentration of chronically homeless individuals , nearly all of whom struggle with addictions, physical disabilities, domestic violence, or severe and persistent mental illness. The Women's Daytime Drop-In Center provide a safe space, warm meals, counseling, and support to identify housing to any homeless woman and her children during the day, when shelters are closed.  WDDC serves an average of 400 women and children each month. Our beginnings: We are Berkeley's first daytime program for homeless women and children. In 1987, a core group of women including Mary Rubach, Estelle Jelinek, Deveara Allen, Kim Rosa, Louise Gourdine and Judy Holland, committed themselves to offering services to homeless women and children who had no place to go during the day. This group started a temporary program at a local school during holiday break. School Board member Elizabeth Shaunessy provided access to a school classroom. Volunteers offered coffee, snacks and a warm, safe place for homeless women and children. When school resumed, the group searched for a permanent location. Through Mary Rubach, they identified the current location on 2218 Acton Street, and recruited volunteers to staff the Center.  The WDDC developed from a volunteer-led organization to include paid staff. But even now, many of WDDC's daily activities, including cooking two warm meals a day for families, are performed by volunteers.  A special honor to Linda Lazzareschi, our fabulous Executive Director, from 1990 to 2014. Without her leadership, we would not be here today to provide services to homeless women and children in Berkeley.   With the severe housing shortage in the Bay Area, the homeless population in Alameda County continues to rise. ( Source )   “ During the daytime the shelters kick you out, but at the Center you can get access to services, help with internet, and case management... 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As the Family Housing Resource Center for Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville families, we can assess clients qualifications for housing eligibility do housing assessments for those that meet Alameda County’s criteria for housing.  provide housing case management services -  reflecting the goals of each household provide community resource referrals Bridget House Our Bridget House transitional program  operates in a house in Berkeley where 5 formerly homeless women and their children live from 6 months - 2 years. 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Close Payment Information × Pay Now Helping women and children in need — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one A home when there isn't one Everyone deserves a place to rest. A warm and safe space to enjoy a hot meal. A place that feels safe for both mother and child. A place to connect and feel heard. We are that place. More → Resources to identify housing The current system to long-term, stable housing is long and complex. We help you navigate the difficult application system so you can get back on your feet. More → Parenting support The surest way to help someone is to empower them with the tools they need to navigate life. We connect moms with parenting resources which are just a few ways we can help. More → Women's Empowerment We understand the road to stability is paved one brick at a time. We offer domestic abuse support groups and case management to help end the cycle of violence at home. More → Privacy Statement: We collect personal information directly from you for reasons that are discussed in our privacy statement. We may be required to collect some personal information by law or by organizations that give us money to operate this program. Other personal information that we collect is important to run our programs, to improve services for homeless persons, and to better understand the needs of homeless persons. We only collect information that we consider to be appropriate. 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Parenting Resources — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Parenting by Connection Workshops Join us for weekly workshops to learn skills to overcome difficult situations with your children and heal hurt. While attending the workshop, we have a Kid's Playgroup for children ages 0 to 5. See here for the latest schedule. Kids' Playgroup While you attend the workshop, your child (ages 0-5) can play in a safe play area with books and toys, supervised by our trained early childhood specialist.     “ 92% of homeless mothers have been physically or sexually assaulted. 47% of homeless children have anxiety, depression or withdrawal problems. ” — Institute for Children and Poverty 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Our Board — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Board of Directors Board Officers 2024-25 Leslie Berkler WDDC Executive Director Sarah Carnochan, President Director, Bay Area Social Services Consortium LaTanya Mitchell, Vice President Business Administrator Alex Palazzo, Board Treasurer Revenue Operations, theSkimm     Board Members Ian Swinson , Head of Design & Research, CTD.ai   Lidia Sadoun La Fleuriste, Owner 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Our Team — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Women's Daytime Drop-in Center Staff Leslie Berkler , Executive Director [email protected] Dawn Sagorski , Operations and Donor Relations Director [email protected] Sofia Nnebe , Volunteer and Donation Coordinator [email protected] Our Housing Resource team contact [email protected]   2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Careers — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one careers Join us to make a difference     We will post any job openings on Indeed.com. Please 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Wish List — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Wish list Make a Difference today For women and their families living in their car, temporary shelter, couch surfing, or on the streets, food and essential hygiene items can be hard to come by .  Help us today by donating: Gift cards given to clients for their specific needs. We prefer : $10 -$40 Target gift cards: A store is located 2 blocks from our center $25 - $40 Safeway gift cards: preferred by clients for gas & food Costco gift certificates: for our meal and grocery services Hygiene supplies - we accept only new and unopened of the below items: Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, soap (travel size or family size) Toothbrushes and toothpaste - adult and child Deodorant Maxi pads & tampons Women’s incontinence briefs and pads (M - 3XL) Baby wipes and adult body wipes Socks & underwear (women and kids) Colder months: hand warmers, knit gloves, new warm coats and hats Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues We accept clean and gently used Plastic or paper grocery bags ** we use over 500 a month to pack food and hygiene bags ** Check out our Amazon wish list updated weekly: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YXOTAA4X6ULK/?ref_=lol_ov_le We do NOT accept used clothing, shoes or open toiletries; opened food items; or any baby equipment, such as car seats, strollers or cribs. Please call ahead to arrange drop off appts (510) 548-2884. We do not accept donations left outside when the center is closed. Donations are tax deductible #94-3123986 If you are interested in sponsoring a donation drive or have other items that you’d like to donate, please contact us .     2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Volunteer — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one VOLUNTEER Join us and make a difference It's only with volunteers like you that we're able to serve 500 women and children a month.  Every weekday, volunteers serve at our hospitality window, prepare meals, and pack groceries for the families who drop-in. Others keep our Center tidy and welcoming, and assist with fundraising and donation collections.    “ I volunteer at the Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center because I just can’t not.... For over 20 years it has been like a second family to me. ” — Meredith (volunteer since 1995) 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Fundraising — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one   Fundraising If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a fundraiser for WDDC within your own community, please fill out the form below with your information and a brief description of your fundraiser and we will connect with you! We accept donations from both monetary and in-kind fundraisers and are welcoming of all groups (across all different experience levels, sizes, regions, ages, etc.) that are interested in working with us. We are happy to provide support and information however we can and are looking forward to collaborating with you!!   Please complete the form below   2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram COMMUNITY IMPACT — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one   2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Scroll   Donate to our Spring fundraiser today Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center empowers unhoused women and children by supporting their transition into safe housing. We offer housing problem solving services and essential items weekdays at our Berkeley center. We are also a North County Housing Resource Center for Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville families. Our hospitality services , available Monday, Weds. and Friday 9am - 1pm , offer hot meals, groceries, and hygiene products to women and children in need through our service window. Our housing resource services to unhoused participants is first done over the phone by calling (510) 548-2884. We answer phones Monday - Friday from 9am-3pm and you can leave us a message. After an initial call, any visit to meet with a case manager is by appointment only. Email us at [email protected] for any support or questions. Empowering homeless women and children for a brighter future.  Homelessness takes on many forms. Often, it's the result of domestic violence, chronic illness, loss of employment and/or the inability to make ends meet. Not surprisingly, women and their children are one of the most vulnerable demographics. Women's Daytime Drop-in Center supports these needs with special resources so families can stay safe while in transition. Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID: 94-3123986 All charitable contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Get Help We provide vital community resources, safe space and support services to at-risk homeless women and their children. We operate Monday, Weds and Friday, from 9 am to 1 pm, offering hot meals, food, hygiene items, and housing tenancy and sustainability resources, and help to locate stable housing More → Get Involved Community support has been essential to our efforts for more than 37 years. There are plenty of ways to help and we welcome anyone who can volunteer time, services or donate financially. Many groups order items off of our Amazon wish list of most needed items. The more help we have, the sooner our families can get back on their feet! More → More About Us Each month, we help over 500 unhoused women and their children who have nowhere else to go. We understand the need for services and support doesn't stop during the day. We're proud to have been providing much needed help for more than 37 years! More → Home Top Home Vision 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Scroll   Donate to our Spring fundraiser today Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center empowers unhoused women and children by supporting their transition into safe housing. We offer housing problem solving services and essential items weekdays at our Berkeley center. We are also a North County Housing Resource Center for Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville families. Our hospitality services , available Monday, Weds. and Friday 9am - 1pm , offer hot meals, groceries, and hygiene products to women and children in need through our service window. Our housing resource services to unhoused participants is first done over the phone by calling (510) 548-2884. We answer phones Monday - Friday from 9am-3pm and you can leave us a message. After an initial call, any visit to meet with a case manager is by appointment only. Email us at [email protected] for any support or questions. Empowering homeless women and children for a brighter future.  Homelessness takes on many forms. Often, it's the result of domestic violence, chronic illness, loss of employment and/or the inability to make ends meet. Not surprisingly, women and their children are one of the most vulnerable demographics. Women's Daytime Drop-in Center supports these needs with special resources so families can stay safe while in transition. Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID: 94-3123986 All charitable contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Get Help We provide vital community resources, safe space and support services to at-risk homeless women and their children. We operate Monday, Weds and Friday, from 9 am to 1 pm, offering hot meals, food, hygiene items, and housing tenancy and sustainability resources, and help to locate stable housing More → Get Involved Community support has been essential to our efforts for more than 37 years. There are plenty of ways to help and we welcome anyone who can volunteer time, services or donate financially. Many groups order items off of our Amazon wish list of most needed items. The more help we have, the sooner our families can get back on their feet! More → More About Us Each month, we help over 500 unhoused women and their children who have nowhere else to go. We understand the need for services and support doesn't stop during the day. We're proud to have been providing much needed help for more than 37 years! More → Home Top Home Vision 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Our Story — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Our Story: 37 years of service to at-risk families   California's Northern Alameda County is home to the country’s highest concentration of chronically homeless individuals , nearly all of whom struggle with addictions, physical disabilities, domestic violence, or severe and persistent mental illness. The Women's Daytime Drop-In Center provide a safe space, warm meals, counseling, and support to identify housing to any homeless woman and her children during the day, when shelters are closed.  WDDC serves an average of 400 women and children each month. Our beginnings: We are Berkeley's first daytime program for homeless women and children. In 1987, a core group of women including Mary Rubach, Estelle Jelinek, Deveara Allen, Kim Rosa, Louise Gourdine and Judy Holland, committed themselves to offering services to homeless women and children who had no place to go during the day. This group started a temporary program at a local school during holiday break. School Board member Elizabeth Shaunessy provided access to a school classroom. Volunteers offered coffee, snacks and a warm, safe place for homeless women and children. When school resumed, the group searched for a permanent location. Through Mary Rubach, they identified the current location on 2218 Acton Street, and recruited volunteers to staff the Center.  The WDDC developed from a volunteer-led organization to include paid staff. But even now, many of WDDC's daily activities, including cooking two warm meals a day for families, are performed by volunteers.  A special honor to Linda Lazzareschi, our fabulous Executive Director, from 1990 to 2014. Without her leadership, we would not be here today to provide services to homeless women and children in Berkeley.   With the severe housing shortage in the Bay Area, the homeless population in Alameda County continues to rise. ( Source )   “ During the daytime the shelters kick you out, but at the Center you can get access to services, help with internet, and case management... The coffee is good, too! ” 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Current Resources — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one A lot of changes are taking place in our communities. We will do our best to provide you with the most up-to-date information.   Berkeley Food Resources Dorothy Day House (Berkeley Community Resource Center): 1931 Center Street; 510-705-1325 To-go meals only  Mon - Sat breakfast - Line up in parking lot at 8:15am Lunch - 12:30pm for packaged lunch (7 days/week) Berkeley Food and Housing Project 2140 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 510-649-4965 Hot Meals to go Monday through Friday, 3:00-4:00 pm Lutheran Church of Cross : 1744 University Avenue; 510-649-4965 Wednesday Spaghetti dinner 4:00 - 5:00 PM Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center : 2218 Acton Street; 510-548-2884 or [email protected] Fresh groceries and to-go meals Monday, Weds, Friday (9am-1pm) Youth Spirit Artworks : 1740 Alcatraz Avenue  Meals at the door of YSA: Monday-Friday 2-5pm Berkeley Food Network : 1925 Ninth Street 510-616-5383 Distribution to Encampments East Bay Food Not Bombs website link for meal times: Eat With Us - East Bay Food Not Bombs Consider the Homeless https://www.considerthehomeless.org/ Meals for students: don’t have to be a BUSD student; to-go meals only Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11am-1pm to pick up multiple meals Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary (2015 Virginia Street)  Rosa Parks Elementary (920 Allston Way)  Longfellow Middle School (1522 Ward Street)  Willard Middle School (2425 Stuart Street)  Berkeley High School (1980 Allston Way)  Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (1781 Rose Street)  Hygiene Services Berkeley Community Resource Center/Dorothy Day House: 1931 Center Street Berkeley Sign up for shower/laundry service for NEXT day. Sign-ups are between 8:15-9am in the courtyard 16 showers + 3 laundry services available (9-11am)  16 showers + 3 laundry services available (1-3pm) No restroom accessibility or same-day services Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center : 2218 Acton Street; 510-548-2884 Monday, Weds, Friday, 9am-1pm Pick-up hygiene products; NO restroom accessibility diapers and wipes for babies and toddlers, and cloth masks (limited supply). UC Berkeley Homeless Outreach:   Late mornings outreach to homeless communities  Hand sanitizer/basic necessities distribution Housing Support Call 2-1-1 for the most up-to-date shelter information Bay Area Community Services (BACS): M, W, F via phone for housing assessments Call 510-613-0330 Center for Reentry Excellence (CORE) : via phone/email  100 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA 94621 Call 415-474-7310 (ask for CORE)  Email Robyn Miller [email protected] , Mona Blake [email protected]   Unsheltered adults and families in North County (Berkeley/Albany) can call: 510-495-0131 Unsheltered families with children under 18 should call WDDC for an assessment:  Please call 510-548-2884 (M-F, 8am-4pm) Housing Resource and Referral Services  Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center : via phone/email (M-F, 9am-1 pm) Call 510-548-2884 ( appt required for in center visit) Email [email protected]   Center for Reentry Excellence (CORE) : via phone/email  Call 415-474-7310 (ask for CORE)  Email Robyn Miller [email protected] , Mona Blake [email protected]   Legal Services Family Violence Law Center: via phone only; 510-267-8880 Bay Area Legal Aid: via phone only; services line 800-551-5554  East Bay Community Law Center: via phone only; 510-548-4040 Homeless Action Center: (510) 540-0878 (Berkeley) and (510) 695-2260 (Oakland)   Clients can pick up mail each afternoon: Monday-Thursday Email [email protected] for assistance  Root and Rebound: California - Root & Rebound website Services for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. Call 510-279-4662'; email [email protected] 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one   2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Schedule — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Weekly Schedule Our Hospitality Window is open Monday, Weds and Friday from 9am - 1pm for drop-in services. Meal services: including hot meals & groceries Hygiene supplies Community resources Housing problem solving Donations Housing Navigation Counseling: It is best to call us at (510) 548-2884 to discuss your housing situation and needs. We answer the phone between 9 am - 3pm Monday - Friday. You can leave a voice message as well. After assessing your needs, you may be asked to come to our center to fill out a client intake packet. Please note that any housing navigation and in-person services are by appt only** Monday 9am-2pm Family Assessments Tuesday 9am-2pm Wednesday 9am-2pm Family Assessments Thursday 9am-2pm Friday 9am-2pm Family assessments   To register (not required, but it helps us prepare!), please contact us .     2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Helping women and children in need — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one A home when there isn't one Everyone deserves a place to rest. A warm and safe space to enjoy a hot meal. A place that feels safe for both mother and child. A place to connect and feel heard. We are that place. More → Resources to identify housing The current system to long-term, stable housing is long and complex. We help you navigate the difficult application system so you can get back on your feet. More → Parenting support The surest way to help someone is to empower them with the tools they need to navigate life. We connect moms with parenting resources which are just a few ways we can help. More → Women's Empowerment We understand the road to stability is paved one brick at a time. We offer domestic abuse support groups and case management to help end the cycle of violence at home. More → Privacy Statement: We collect personal information directly from you for reasons that are discussed in our privacy statement. We may be required to collect some personal information by law or by organizations that give us money to operate this program. Other personal information that we collect is important to run our programs, to improve services for homeless persons, and to better understand the needs of homeless persons. We only collect information that we consider to be appropriate. 2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram Wish List — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Wish list Make a Difference today For women and their families living in their car, temporary shelter, couch surfing, or on the streets, food and essential hygiene items can be hard to come by .  Help us today by donating: Gift cards given to clients for their specific needs. We prefer : $10 -$40 Target gift cards: A store is located 2 blocks from our center $25 - $40 Safeway gift cards: preferred by clients for gas & food Costco gift certificates: for our meal and grocery services Hygiene supplies - we accept only new and unopened of the below items: Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, soap (travel size or family size) Toothbrushes and toothpaste - adult and child Deodorant Maxi pads & tampons Women’s incontinence briefs and pads (M - 3XL) Baby wipes and adult body wipes Socks & underwear (women and kids) Colder months: hand warmers, knit gloves, new warm coats and hats Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues We accept clean and gently used Plastic or paper grocery bags ** we use over 500 a month to pack food and hygiene bags ** Check out our Amazon wish list updated weekly: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YXOTAA4X6ULK/?ref_=lol_ov_le We do NOT accept used clothing, shoes or open toiletries; opened food items; or any baby equipment, such as car seats, strollers or cribs. Please call ahead to arrange drop off appts (510) 548-2884. We do not accept donations left outside when the center is closed. Donations are tax deductible #94-3123986 If you are interested in sponsoring a donation drive or have other items that you’d like to donate, please contact us .     2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram LATEST NEWS — Women's Daytime Drop-in Center COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP GET INVOLVED ABOUT US Donate Back What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources Back Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS Back Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Back Donate Fundraising COMMUNITY IMPACT GET HELP What We Do Housing Resources Parenting Resources Schedule Current Resources GET INVOLVED Wish List Volunteer LATEST-NEWS ABOUT US Our Story Our Team Our Board Careers Contact Us Donate Donate Fundraising A home when there isn't one Latest News   Summer 2019 Rebel With A Cause: Our new community partnership with Untold Rebel! Sock company Untold Rebel is partnering with WDDC to donate forty pairs of socks to our center every month, truly becoming Rebels With a Cause! Their contribution provides a great impact to WDDC clients, enabling us to fulfill at least the minimum number of requests for socks per month. Last month, Untold Rebel interviewed our Center Coordinator, Zenya Prowell. Read the interview here ! December 2018 62 women received checks from our holiday fund and over 50 families received holiday gifts Click image to read more… Seventh-grader, Max Dreskin, donated money from his 13th birthday to help homeless women and children. On January 29th - Max will be honored by the Berkeley Mayor for his contribution. Click image to read more…       2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA, 94701, USA 5105482884 [email protected] Hours Mon 8am - 4pm Tue 8am - 4pm Wed 8am - 4pm Thu 8am - 4pm Fri 8am - 4pm DONATE today → 2218 ACTON STREET BERKELEY, CA (510) 548-2884 Get Involved Wish List Volunteer Community Impact Keep in Touch Contact Us Facebook Instagram