Our Spring 2026 newsletter is out now! Catch up on everything we’ve been up to here.
Category: Community
PAID OPPORTUNITY: Sheroes Cohort 4
SWOPLA has been leading a peer driven health intervention for Black, Latinx, and Indigenous trans femmes engaged in sex work. Now we’re launching our 4th & final cohort, and want YOU in the room!⭐️ Participants can earn up to $450 through program participation + surveys. 💸 This is more than a program; it’s community and…
General Meeting April 16
Join us for our general meeting this week! Open to everyone, this is the best way to learn more about what we do and get involved! Help us build the kits we distribute during our biweekly harm reduction strolls. We are also accepting donations of lollipops, water bottles, small bottles of Gatorade/ Powerade, chips and…
SWer Munch
THIS THURSDAY, bestie! Come join us on for our monthly SWer Munch in Los Angeles! 🍹🥗🥧Connect wth other workers and build community! Open to current and former workers only. Email swopla.services@proton.me now to register! Full calendar of events at swoplosangeles.org/calendar 📆 https://ift.tt/zYM0hxD https://instagr.am/p/DW2GYVHkpun/
Volunteer Day April 11
Got a few hours and a little love to give? Come hang with us and help make a space we care so much about even better! ⭐️ Saturday, April 11th, 2026 ⭐️ 12PM–4PM We’ll be painting, organizing, tidying the yard, and giving lots of TLC to donated books 📚. Bring your friends, bring the kids—everyone’s…
General Meeting March 19
Our next general meeting is Thursday March 19 6-8pm PT! Our meetings are open to everyone. They are a great opportunity to learn about what we’re working on and the many ways to get involved. 🔗 in bio to attend! See you there! https://ift.tt/SA6hi5f https://instagr.am/p/DV1KPs4FdRU/
Support Group with Tania March 18
Join @buildabimbo Wednesday March 18 at 7pm PST for another virtual SWer support group! Email swopla.services@proton.me to register today. Tania (she/her) believes every form of sex work holds equal value and that every worker deserves dignity, respect, and support. With over 25 years of experience in the sex industry, she brings a deep understanding of…
SWer Munch March 12
THIS THURSDAY! Join us on for our monthly SWer Munch in Los Angeles! Connect wth other SWers and build community! Our munches are open to current and former SWers only. Email swopla.services@proton.me now to register! Full calendar of events at swoplosangeles.org/calendar https://ift.tt/CNKVlsg https://instagr.am/p/DVrvgBnDwK1/
Clothing Swap March 15
You asked and asked and asked, and it’s finally here! Our next clothing swap is Sunday March 15 from 11am-2pm for current and former sex workers. No need to bring/ donate clothing to attend. Gently used to new with tags, all sizes and gender expressions. Both hoewear & civvie clothing welcome. Outdoors, street parking. No…
Super Bowl Trafficking Myth
There’s no evidence that mega-events increase trafficking — but the myth keeps justifying more policing while survivor services are cut. Raids create headlines, not safety. Real safety comes from housing, healthcare, labor rights, and resource access. Sources cited: Boecking, B., Miller, K., Kennedy, E., & Dubrawski, A. (2019). Quantifying the Relationship between Large…
