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SWOP Los Angeles
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Sex Workers’ Outreach Project - Los Angeles is a peer support and mutual aid group dedicated to the fundamental human rights of sex workers.
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Conflating trafficking with SW isn’t protection — it’s misinformation! #sexworkvstrafficking
Text reads: Sex work vs. Trafficking
February 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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The new cohort of our SHEROES study starts next week!
Are you a #Black, #Latinx, or #Indigenous #transwoman in LA who has engaged in #sexwork? Come join a peer-led program built around empowerment, wellness, and community & receive up to $450!

#paidstudy

swoplosangeles.org/sheroesstudy/
SHEROES Study – SWOP LA
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February 12, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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New goal for mutual aid:

$333

To help cover medical bills and necessities. Currently still going thru the process to receive disability assistance from my state, but it’s taking a while. Anything helps!

Links: linktr.ee/CruorCrypt

#MutualAid #SWMutualAid #DisabilityAid #MedicalAid
Vampyrx is sitting on their bed in black shorts and a grey tank top that’s partially buttoned, revealing their belly button. They’re giving a demeaning and intimidating look to the camera.
February 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the profound contributions of #BlackSWers and activists, acknowledging their role not just in the fight for racial justice, but in the ongoing fight for worker rights, safety, and dignity.

#BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
Photo of person packing a box with a Black Lives Matter sign on the wall behind them. Text reads: Black History Month. Gloria Lockett. Gloria Lockett, a pioneering Black sex worker and activist, founded both COYOTE (Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics) and CAL-PEP (California Prostitutes Education Project). Photo of a person wearing a CAL-PEP t-shirt smiling sitting in a chair behind a table with resources and informational pamphlets on them. Text reads: Black History Month. Gloria Lockett. Making the astute observation that, after scapegoating gay men for transmitting HIV, the next target would be sex workers, Locket, created one of the first U.S. organizations to provide targeted HIV education, prevention, and outreach to SWers. Photo of a food truck with people lined up in front of it. Text reads: Black History Month. Gloria Lockett. With no initial funding, and little help, Lockett persuaded the California Health Department to fund the development of HIV education materials for her local community- with a particular focus on Black people, trans women, and sex workers. Photo of 2 CAL_PEP volunteers packing resource boxes in a room with an exposed brick wall. Text reads: Black History Month. Gloria Lockett. In its first year, the organization survived entirely on one $30,000 state health department grant. It’s budget has since grown to $2.2 million in revenue. Serving as Executive Director for 35 years, Locket retired in May 2019.
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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It's our 1st in person get together for 2026 and we would love to see you! If you have been curious about what we do, this is your OFFICIAL INVITATION!

Thurs, February 19. 6-8pm. 1733 N New Hampshire Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
ADA accessible outdoors, free parking.

swoplosangeles.org/calendar
Text on black and red starburst background. Text reads: February 19. In person general meeting. Stroll kit making. Learn more about SWOPLA
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Contribute to our #LosAngeles area #baddatelist and help keep our community safe swoplosangeles.org/la-metro-are... #swercommunity #peersuport #swersprotectingswers
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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We can’t do this without you.

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Dark background with an image of a hand holding a seedling beside the SWOPLA logo- a fist in the shape of a heart in red and black. Test reads: SWOPLA. Because of you. It is through the generous support of community members just like you that SWOPLA is able to continue our important work! Consider giving a one-time or monthly donation today!
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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New year, same monthly support groups to support our community!

Join @zara Tuesday, February 3rd, starting at 4pm PST.

Email [email protected] to register.
Visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for information on all upcoming events and groups.
Closeup selfie photo of zara smiling outside on a basketball court wearing Puerto Rico flag earrings and a black crop top with the words "Meditate. Manifest. Masturbate." Foreground text reads: SWer Support Group with zara. Tuesday February 3 at 4pm Small photo of zara in a black mask and tee shirt that says "Blowjobs are real jobs in pink text.| Foreground text reads SWOPLA Sex Worker Support Group. zara is a community organizer & wellness practitioner using somatic practices, arts + crafts, & political education to support folks in moving toward wellness. Details: 1st Tues of every month at 4pm-5:30pm PST. swopla.services@proton.me. to register
January 30, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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We are recruiting volunteers to help us maintain the space we use for our in-person meetings. We are open to variable tasks and time availability.

Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Join us Thursday January 15 6-8pm PT for our first 2026 General Meeting.

We would love to have you! General meetings are open to everyone, not just members. They are a great opportunity to learn about what SWOPLA is currently involved in and the many ways to volunteer with us.

🔗 in bio to attend!
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January 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Looking to connect and build community?

Join us this THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, for our monthly SWer Munch in Los Angeles! Our munches are open to current and former SWers only.

Email [email protected] now to register
January 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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December 17th is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Today, we center care, safety, and compassion. Sex workers deserve protection, dignity, and a world free from violence — not just today, but every day. #SWers #December17 #Dec17
Text reads: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers Text reads: We deserve compassion. Text reads: We deserve safety. Text reads: We deserve peace.
December 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Join @buildabimbo December 17th, starting at 7pm PST for another virtual SWer support group!

Email [email protected] to register today.

Visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for information on all upcoming events and groups.
Tania in a grey cropped tee shirt and grey sweatpants sitting on the floor in front of a grey sofa with a large potted plant beside it. Text reads: SWer Support Group with Tania. Wednesday December 17 at 7pm Small smiling photo of Tania in a black strappy dress. Text reads: SWer support group with Tania. ania believes every form of SW holds equal value and every worker deserves dignity, respect, and support. her goal is to create dedicated, affirming mental health services for fellow SWers. Details: 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7pm-8:30pm PST. swopla.services@proton.me.
December 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Join us Thursday December 18 6-8pm PT for our monthly general meeting.

Our meetings are open to everyone, not just members. They are a great opportunity to learn about what we're working on and the many ways to get involved.

linktr.ee/SWOPLA to attend
December 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Looking to connect and build community?

Join us Thursday December 11, for our monthly #SWerMunch in Los Angeles! Our munches are open to current and former SWers only.

Email [email protected] to register

#SWer #SWercommunity #Munch
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Join Tania Wednesday November 26th, starting at 7pm PST for another virtual SWer support group! Email [email protected] to register today.

Visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for information on all upcoming events and groups.
Tania sitting outside on grass in a pink tank top, pink heart earrings, and a fuzzy orange hat. Text reads: SWer Support Group with Tania. Wednesday November 26 at 7pm. Small smiling photo of Tania in a black strappy dress. Text reads: SWer support group with Tania. ania believes every form of SW holds equal value and every worker deserves dignity, respect, and support. her goal is to create dedicated, affirming mental health services for fellow SWers. Details: Wed November 26 7pm-8:30pm PST. swopla.services@proton.me.
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Today we mourn.

Tomorrow we fight for the living. for a world where trans joy isn’t radical.

#TransgenderDayofRemembrance
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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To every trans person taken too soon — We see you. We love you. We carry your legacy forward.

#TransgenderDayofRemembrance
Today we remember our trans siblings whose lives were taken by hate and systemic neglect. Black and Brown transfeminine sex workers are too often the first targeted, and the first forgotten. Today we mourn. Tomorrow we fight for the living. for a world where trans joy isn’t radical.
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Join us this Thursday November 20 6-8pm PT for our monthly general meeting.

Our meetings are open to everyone, not just members. They are a great opportunity to learn about what we're working on and the many ways to get involved.

linktr.ee/SWOPLA to attend
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Join us Thursday November 20 6-8pm PT for our monthly general meeting.

Our meetings are open to everyone, not just members. They are a great opportunity to learn about what we're working on and the many ways to get involved.

linktr.ee/SWOPLA to attend
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Looking to connect and build community?

Join us Thursday November 13, for our monthly #SWer #Munch in Los Angeles! Our munches are open to current and former SWers only.

Email [email protected] to register

#communitycare #SWcommunity #SWercommunity
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Join us Thursday November 13 for our monthly #SWerMunch in #LosAngeles!

Connect and build community in a fun, comfortable environment. Our munches are open to current and former #SWers only.

Email [email protected] for location
November 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Our next general meeting is November 20 and IN PERSON!

Help us build kits to be distributed during our biweekly harm reduction strolls & learn more about how to get involved with SWOPLA.

Full calendar of our upcoming events at swoplosangeles.org/calendar
Red burst graphic with polka dot pattern in background with SWOPLA red and black fist heart logo. Text reads: In person general meeting. November 20. Stroll kit making. Learn more about SWOPLA. Burst and polka dot pattern background in red and beige. Text reads: JOIN US FOR AN INTERACTIVE MEETING OPEN TO ALL SEX WORKERS & ALLIES! HELP US BUILD KITS TO BE DISTRIBUTED DURING OUR BIWEEKLY harm reduction strolls. A GREAT CHANCE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SWOPLA. 6pm-8pm Thursday November 20. 1733 N New Hampshire Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Burst and polka dot pattern background in red and beige. Text reads: Accepting donations of the following to add to kits. lollipops, hand warmers (hot hands), leg warmers, water bottles, gatorade/powerade, chips/snacks, candy canes. New items only. 6pm-8pm Thursday November 20. 1733 N New Hampshire Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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our monthly #supportgroup with @bubblybutfierce is back! Email [email protected] to register.

Join z Tuesday November 4th starting at 4pm.

Visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for all upcoming

#freesupportgroup #communitycare
October 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Tania is back with another virtual SWer support group! Join her Oct 15th, starting at 7pm PST and running every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Email [email protected] to register today.

Visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for information on all upcoming events and groups.
Facilitator Tania wearing an orange fuzzy bucket hat, large pink heart heart earrings, pint tank top, black pants and an orange shirt tied around her waist. Tania is standing in front of a wall of pink, red and blush paper flowers. Text reads: SWer Support Group with Tania Facilitator Tania sitting in a car wearing a checker print black and white hoodie and large silver hoop earrings while smiling at the camera. Text reads: SWOPLA Sex Worker Support Group. Tania believes every form of SW holds equal value and every worker deserves dignity, respect, and support. her goal is to create dedicated, affirming mental health services for fellow SWers. Details: 3rd Wed of every month 7-8:30pm PST. swopla.services@proton.me to rergister.
October 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM