"The campaign comes seven weeks before the FIFA World Cup comes to Vancouver. Police often warn about increases in human trafficking during major sporting events, experts say, and those warnings are, in part, used to justify an increase in policing surveillance." thetyee.ca/News/2026/04...

Get your copy of WISH’s April newsletter! conta.cc/4taA3z5 The best way to stay connected to WISH is through our email list – sign up today! (Or, if you are already on our list, consider sharing this invitation with a friend - thank you!)

If you have a new or gently used wig to donate, we’d love to receive it. Check out our website for details on donating much needed items to WISH participants! wish-vancouver.net/support/phys...

Great thread on an urgent issue.

If you happen to be in Germany... Sex Work: A Cultural History is on until 25 October 2026! www.bundeskunsthalle.de/en/s3xwork

"The common myth surrounding sex work is that it is an inherently capitalist and exploitative industry that in a socialist society would be destroyed... But this very idea is flawed in more ways than one, and in fact the sex work industry can in many ways be a force of revolutionary change."

Happy National Volunteer Week! #NVW2026 WISH Drop-In Centre has been supporting street-based sex workers since 1984 and we would not be here today without the dedication of our incredible volunteers. Last year, they helped to prepare and serve more than 60,000 meals!

WISH Drop-In Centre Society, PACE Society, @swan-vancouver.bsky.social, @livingincmnty-bc.bsky.social, and RainCity Housing are deeply disappointed to hear that the City of Vancouver has eliminated one of two Sex Work Social Planner positions. Full statement: swanvancouver.ca/sex-work-soc...

"One way we can protect ourselves is through an app called Nearby Glasses... The developer designed this app as a form of resistance to expanding surveillance technology." theconversation.com/smart-glasse...

As we all try to navigate the affordability crisis, non-profit organizations are struggling to keep up. The number of people in Canada who donate to charities has been falling for over a decade – BUT – donations to local and neighbourhood organizations is on the rise. 🎉And so is monthly giving! 🎉

Visibility can be a balancing act – especially at a time when misinformation is fuelling anti-trans hate – but visibility is also an act of resistance. #TransIsBeautiful #TDOV #TDOV2026

"What protections does this legislation introduce, and what role do unions play in the fight for sex workers’ rights?" voxeurop.eu/en/sex-worke...

Today is #TwoSpirit Celebration and Awareness Day! The 2026 theme – Infinite Strength – speaks to the incredible diversity of Two-Spirit identities, expressions and experiences. We are deeply grateful to Two-Spirit members of the WISH community for their contributions. Thank you!

Blurring the lines between sex work and sex trafficking is intentionally confusing and supports the incorrect assumption that sex work *is* trafficking. Learn why efforts to "end demand" for sexual services are more likely to harm the people they aim to protect. wish-vancouver.net/news-media/a...

"On March 12, 2026, the BC Counter Human Trafficking Unit and Richmond RCMP conducted a joint operation targeting individuals looking to purchase sexual services. The operation focused on identifying people using online platforms to arrange these transactions." rcmp.ca/en/bc/news/2...

Are you looking for ways to get more involved at WISH? Are you motivated by working with communities that are often stigmatized or misunderstood? Sign up to volunteer! Learn more: wish-vancouver.net/support/volu... WISH volunteers must be 19+ and commit to a minimum of 2 shifts per month.

At WISH the days are busy & the nights are even busier. With your support we can react quickly to unexpected needs & staying responsive helps to affirm the rights of the sex workers we serve. Give the gift of flexibility by making a monthly pledge to WISH today! wish-vancouver.net/campaign/bec...

"Ongoing discussions about online privacy often exclude this marginalized group: sex workers. Sex workers can be seen as the canary in the coal mine when it comes to data privacy. They’ve seen their rights online eroded in ways that are beginning to affect everyone else." rabble.ca/feminism/sex...

#GiveToGain, the theme for #IWD2026, emphasizes the power of reciprocity, and the benefits of abundant giving. As we continue working to improve service delivery for gender diverse sex workers, we are grateful to everyone taking action towards gender equality – on #IWD and every day.

Have you ever thought about making a monthly donation to WISH? It’s very helpful from an organizational point of view – but it's easy, and convenient, for supporters too! Learn why this type of giving is as thoughtful as it is generous: wish-vancouver.net/campaign/bec...

Get your copy of WISH’s March newsletter! conta.cc/4cXGjVD The best way to stay connected to WISH is through our email list – sign up today! (Or, if you're already on our list, consider sharing this invitation with a friend - thank you!)

TODAY! #SexWorker activist will be discussing the global impact of US on our rights. 3 March 2025 at 5 pm US ET / 2 pm US Pacific / 11 pm Europe givebutter.com/MFnrIV #Anora #ISWRD

Today is the 25th Anniversary of International Sex Workers’ Rights Day! Push back against the criminalization of sex work, celebrate and support workers, and help defend the rights of everyone who exchanges money, goods, or services for their sexual or erotic labour.

Every donation to WISH Drop-In Centre helps provide responsive services for sex workers in our community – but a certain type of giving helps even more. This year, please consider making a monthly pledge! Increase your impact – become a WISH Champion today ❤️ wish-vancouver.net/campaign/bec...

The criminalization of sex work increases isolation and amplifies sex work stigma, leading to greater harm. Research is clear – the “full decriminalization of adult voluntary sex work” is the best way to protect sex workers' rights. #DecrimNow Learn more about how WISH works: wish-vancouver.net

"... by blurring the line between illegal and merely objectionable activities, a moral calculus enters the debanking equation. Today this incentivizes the surveillance and rejection of adult industry workers as “high risk” clients." www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

"Adult industry workers in Canada have increasingly taken to social media to disclose their frustration with these experiences, detailing accounts being frozen and funds seized with no explanation and limited recourse."

Women's Memorial March info for Vancouver, Surrey and Victoria.

Get your copy of WISH’s February newsletter! conta.cc/4aaJxU1 The best way to stay connected to WISH is through our email list – sign up today! (Or, if you already get WISH email and appreciate the content, please share this invitation with a friend - thank you!)

Thank you Shadow Dancers YVR! Their first event, Lovers and Haters, is happening tomorrow night and partial proceeds benefit WISH. Check it out if you can! riotheatretickets.ca/events/39515

WISH ❤️s The Cupid Collective! Get 7 new cross stitch patterns with your donation to one of 4 charities, including WISH. Thank you to the designers for their incredible creativity (and for this brilliant fundraiser) and thank you to everyone supporting The Cupid Collective Vol. 2! bit.ly/4k9clj0

Thank you to the Simon Fraser University Graduate Women's Council for thinking of WISH! This International Women's Day event is exploring ways leadership grows through contribution. If you are in the greater Vancouver area, check it out: www.eventbrite.ca/e/leading-th...

Excellent interview with @amiesdestella.bsky.social on CKUT! www.frequencynews.ca/news/sex-wor...

Thank you to the InReach team for 6 years of incredible work! Through trusting relationships, built with care, each member of this team provides individualized (and stigma-free) support to WISH participants. Learn more about InReach at WISH on our website: wish-vancouver.net/program/inre...

Thanks to the incredible compassion of donors like you, WISH's holiday season fundraising target has been met, and exceeded! A community-wide response is needed to defend sex workers' rights, and we are grateful to continue this important work with you in 2026. wish-vancouver.net/campaign/cha...

Get your copy of WISH’s December newsletter! conta.cc/4qge4Fk The best way to stay connected to WISH is through our email list – sign up today! Or, if you already get WISH email and appreciate the content, please share this invitation with a friend. Thank you ❤️

Season’s greetings from your friends at WISH! WISH programs are open and operational, but our office is closed until Monday, January 5. We are unable to accept physical donations during the office closure and appreciate your understanding.

Today we share our stories, and our strategies. We care for and protect each other. We remember the lives that have been taken. And we demand the end of violence against sex workers. #December17 #EndViolence #Decriminalize #IDEVASW

Donations of new, or gently used, umbrellas are needed! You can make a difference for someone at WISH with your gift of warm clothing, winter jackets, or waterproof boots – and right now MAP Van participants are especially in need of umbrellas. wish-vancouver.net/support/phys...

WISH’s overnight Drop-In Program is now hiring Program Facilitators! In this role, you can help maintain an affirming and non-judgmental space for cis and trans women and gender diverse street-based sex workers. Learn more: wish-vancouver.net/about/careers/

** New hours: TUES-SAT from 6pm-6am ** For cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and gender diverse active sex workers, the Drop-In provides essential services, harm reduction supplies, and a dedicated space to gather in community. wish-vancouver.net/program/drop...

The criminalization of sex work increases the risk of gender-based violence. That’s why it’s a priority at WISH to provide services when that are needed – like our overnight Drop-In and MAP Van programs – and safety tools like the weekly Red Light Alert. #EndGBV #WhiteRibbon #NDRAVAW

Share your generosity – and join the momentum of Giving Tuesday – by donating to WISH before midnight tonight! Your support helps keep critical programs operating and available for the sex working community. Thank you for your care and compassion! form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/wish-dr...

It’s giving season! Thank you for thinking of WISH ❤ Share your generosity and help keep this critical space operating and available for the sex working community. Give your way this holiday. Visit our website for inspiration or dm for more information! wish-vancouver.net/campaign/cha...

Safe spaces are needed for street-based sex workers. Help deliver stigma free services to cis and trans women, Two-Spirit and gender diverse sex workers when and where they are needed. Support responsive peer-led programming with a donation to WISH today! wish-vancouver.net/campaign/cha...

Get your copy of WISH’s November newsletter now! In it, you’ll find out where to get professional holiday photos done by donation, info on local Trans Day of Remembrance events, links to the fancy new WISH Item Donation Shop + much more. conta.cc/4i8I42R

Get some fantastic holiday photos, and support WISH participants, with Wendy D Photography! Happening in Vancouver on Saturday, December 6 from 12-5pm at 210-2075 Yukon Street. No appointment needed. Thank you Wendy! (More info on Facebook...) www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...

Help recharge the Drop-In ➡️ donate to WISH today! form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/wish-dr... Preparations are underway to reopen the WISH Drop-In Centre, and right now your support can help welcome women and gender diverse street-based sex workers back to this important community space.

It's the 5th anniversary of the WISH Shelter! With support from funders, donors & staff, the WISH Shelter has been operating at capacity since the day it opened – and has provided 36,500 nights of safety (so far). Learn more about this critical resource: wish-vancouver.net/program/wish...

Did you get your copy of the October WISH newsletter yet?https://conta.cc/4o4SUJB Click the link for updates from WISH, celebrations of SW resistance, and much more. Joining our email list is the best way to stay connected to WISH. Why not sign up today?