The Women's Daytime Drop-In Center (WDDC) is a non-profit program addressing the needs of homeless women and children to ensure that they have a safe daytime refuge where they receive support, nourishing meals, and access to community resources to overcome homelessness and regain self sufficiency.

Description:
The Women's Daytime Drop-In Center services include:

· A nourishing breakfast and lunch prepared by clients and volunteers

· Transportation assistance to medical, employment, housing, and social service appointments.

· Information and referral

· Parenting workshops

· Advocacy

· Housing referral and placement

· Case Management

· A specialized children's program.

· HIV education and prevention

· Chemical dependency groups and counseling

· Bridget Transitional House

History:
Established in 1988 as a volunteer cooperative, WDDC's staff continue to be mostly community volunteers providing services five days a week.

WDDC has evolved from its original mission of providing emergency and crisis response to a program of on-going support services. WDDC serves an average of 250 women and children each month in a nurturing, home-like environment. Services are available at no fee to any homeless woman or child.

Contact person: Mel Simpson, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (510) 548-2884

Address:

2218 Acton Street Berkeley, CA 94702 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.womensdropin.org

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: North Berkeley,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Russian, Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	20
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No