Be a part of our annual tradition. Light a candle and walk with us as we honor and remember lives lost to domestic violence, support, survivors today, and inspire change for future generations.

For 48 years, East Los Angeles Women’s Center has been a place of peace and refuge for women and families who have entered our doors looking for answers, hope, and justice, where their silence is heard.  Our work is only possible thanks to our service providers, staff, advocates, promotoras, and supporters who believe in us to be a vessel of change, providing culturally specific services and solutions to the community.  

Domestic violence or intimate partner violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship by one partner, with the intent of gaining or maintaining power and control over another person. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that impact another person.

How can you make a difference this DVAM?

• Please continue sharing ELAWC as a resource in the community.  Since 1976, ELAWC has offered a safe environment where survivors can receive a range of services that are trauma-informed and culturally responsive.
  
  If you or anyone you know needs help please contact our 24/7 Bilingual Hotline: 800.585.6231
  
  
• Donate and continue to fund a path to permanent housing to DV survivors and families with our Safe Homes Fund
  
  
• Light a Candle with us. As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join us for a sacred evening on October 17, 2024, for an event that includes a cultural ceremony, music, and moving survivor testimonials.
  
  This is a free event open to all. The walk begins at the corner of N. Mednick Ave. and E. Cesar Chavez Ave. in East Los Angeles at 6:00pm and will culminate at East Los Angeles College Performing Arts Courtyard located at 2225-2241 Collegian Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Let us know you're coming

For more information on the 27th annual Mujeres de Paz domestic violence vigil, please contact Alejandra Aguilar-Avelino at (323) 526-5819 ext.116 or [email protected]