Thank you to SFU's Labour Studies department for having us at last week's panel event, Working in the Labour Movement! Seks work is work. Thank you to those in the labour movement standing in solidarity with seks workers!

Our 2023 conference brought together over 160 seks workers, allies, and orgs from BC & beyond to collaborate on sex worker rights and wellness. The overarching finding was: Listen to the needs of BIPOC, disabled, migrant, queer, trans, gender diverse, intersex & Two Spirit seks workers.

Get to know Living in Community! While our roots are in Vancouver's DTES, we’re now a BC-wide non-profit & charity connecting 30+ orgs across BC. Our work is built on 3 pillars: convening, education, & advocacy to improve systems for seks workers. livingincommunity.ca 💖 Support us via link in bio!

Our October e-newsletter is now online! Read it, and sign up to receive future e-newsletters, at: livingincommunity.ca/newsletter-s...

The 2019 National Inquiry into Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls underscores the urgent need for safety resources to protect Indigenous seks workers & queer, trans & gender diverse communities. Bill S-228 aims to criminalize coercive sterilization, supporting bodily autonomy.

Frontline organizations play a vital role in supporting s3x workers. Join us on October 9, 1–2pm (Zoom) for “Rights not rescue: Recommended practices for s3x worker-serving frontline organizations" to learn about how the approaches we take matter. 🔗 Register through the link in bio!

Do you live or work in the City of Vancouver? Share your thoughts with City Council about the 2026 Budget: buff.ly/zePeHjn For more, follow @womentcities.bsky.social - thanks so much for your leadership on this!

BC nonprofits don't just provide service. They are economic and social engines & they are in crisis. Nonprofits contribute $4.2B in GDP—more than the mining, oil & gas & agriculture industries combined. Read a letter from over 200 BC nonprofit leaders calling for action. bcpolicy.ca/funding-...

💸Did you know that monthly donations can have a huge impact for charities like Living in Community? Even a $5 monthly donation – the price of a cup of coffee – can make a huge difference for us. Plus, you'll receive a tax receipt for your support. Donate now! www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/91308?...

📗 Now Online: Read our 2024-2025 Annual Report! Our Annual Report covers key accomplishments & updates about: our work to strengthen and build the capacity of seks worker-serving orgs, our education & training work, our advocacy supporting law and policy change to uphold the rights of seks workers.

📣 The 2026 BC budget recommendations by the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services include some positive aspects, but notably lack support for seks workers. Released on August 12th, the report follows public consultations on budget priorities. Here are our thoughts.

Online auction is officially open through the weekend and to June 26! app.galabid.com/licsilentauc...

Our June e-newsletter is now online! Read this issue, and subscribe to receive future newsletters: livingincommunity.ca/newsletter-s...

We're holding a steamy summer auction, opening for online bids June 20 and running 'til June 26! Featuring some amazing goods and services from BC-based small businesses. Check it out to help us keep s3x workers' rights on the table!

Application closes tomorrow at midnight!

Deadline to apply for the New West S3x Work Education Committee is May 21 at 11:59 pm! See post below for details :)

Help shape s3x worker safety in New Westminster! Living in Community is looking for in-person s3x workers in New Westminster to join a paid committee guiding an educational project with LIC and the City from June to December 2025. Apply by May 21 at 11:59 pm ! See post for details😊

Are you passionate about addressing seks work stigma and using education, advocacy, and community development to uphold seks workers' rights? Apply now to join our Board of Directors! Deadline to apply: 11:59 pm PT on May 7th, 2025. View full application information: buff.ly/LECbDUf

Our wonderful colleague and steadfast seks worker rights activist Kerry has faced a number of complications during her cancer treatment. Any ongoing support for her during this time would be so appreciated. Link to donate here: buff.ly/qq9RQoI and in our bio. Thank you!

Our April e-newsletter is now online! Read the April newsletter now & subscribe to future e-newsletters: livingincommunity.ca/newsletter-s...

Allyship means we never stop learning. As the political landscape continues to shift, let's keep important conversations on the table. Head to livingincommunity.ca for more.

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. As trans communities face increasing systemic violence, we ask that today you consider donating either time, money or called-for supplies to sw orgs supporting trans folks. See our stories for reposts of orgs calling for support today. Thank you!

As frontline orgs face increasing clawbacks, we ask today that you consider donating time, money, or called-for supplies to seks work orgs that support trans seks workers. You can use the Find A Service tool on our site to find orgs near you, or see our Insta stories for orgs calling for support. 🩷

Sex worker rights and the rights of oppressed groups go hand-in-hand. On International Sex Worker Rights Day, let's keep the importance of cross-movement solidarity front of mind. #labourrights #humanrights #cdnpoli #sexworkiswork