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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · 14h

Loving someone in the industry can raise questions and fears. 💬 Real support goes beyond the job title. It’s about respect, care, and curiosity.

💭 What have you learned about supporting a loved one, even when you don’t fully understand? #EndStigma #TCGCommunity

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Jul 11

Support requests are temporarily closed — our advocates are at capacity.

Still open:
🧁 Support Groups
📦 Free Store (Plan B, Narcan, hygiene)
💸 Limited emergency grants

More advocates are in training.
🔗 thecupcakegirls.org/contact
#SupportWithoutAgenda

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Jul 10

Want to make your birthday count?
Donate your birthday to @‌CupcakeGirlsOrg and support holistic, nonjudgmental care for folks in the s*x industry.

Set up a fundraiser, add our link to your bio, or share why this work matters to you. #DonateYourBirthday #SupportWithoutAgenda

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Jul 9

We're hiring a Housing Support Coordinator in Las Vegas!

✨ Pay: $24.04 /hr (Full Time)
✨ Location: Las Vegas, NV (Hybrid)

#TheCupcakeGirls #NowHiring #LasVegasJobs #NonprofitJobs #TraumaInformedCare #CommunityCare #EquityInAction

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · May 15

“By removing the fear of arrest by seeking emergency and medical care, we can reduce harm, save lives and build bridges between vulnerable individuals and the support systems that they so desperately need,” - Angela Knott with Washoe County Public Defender’s Office

nevadacurrent.com/2025/05/15/p...

Police oppose bill meant to encourage sex workers to call 911 if they are victims of crime • Nevada Current

A recent survey of sex workers in Nevada found nearly all lack confidence in the criminal legal system and feel law enforcement doesn’t take sexual assault allegations seriously. As a result, those e...

nevadacurrent.com

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · May 6

🎉 We're hiring! 🎉
Applications are open now! The full job description and application link are available here: https://www.thecupcakegirls.org/careers

#TheCupcakeGirls #NowHiring #LasVegasJobs #NonprofitJobs #TraumaInformedCare #CommunityCare #EquityInAction #SexWorkIsWork

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 30

🧁 The Cupcake Girls’ Free Store 🧁

FREE resources for s-x workers & s-x trafficking survivors every month!

💜 Narcan, Plan B, hygiene items & more!

📅 1st Friday, 2–4 PM PST

📍 RSVP required, location emailed.

Link in Bio!

#TheCupcakeGirls #FreeStore #LasVegas #Portland

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 30

It’s the last Wednesday in April, and we’re wearing our denim!

Peace Over Violence started a Denim Day that's been running for 25 years as a stand against s-xual violence, and to spread awareness.

Are you wearing denim? Tell us why👇
#SAAM #weardenim

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 29

Take a peek at some of our amazing vendors that will be joining us this Thursday May 1st from 6-9pm at Superbloom! #TheCupcakeGirlsOrg #SuperBloom2025 #VegasEvents

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 29

We didn’t just make a hoodie, we made a statement.
Ethically made, designed for comfort + conversation.
“Eradicate S*x Trafficking. Decriminalize S*x Work.”
Become a $20/month donor and get yours.
Because movements need visibility.

#advocacy #advocatemerch

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 29

2 Days Away!

Join us May 1 for bold fashion, local designers, and radical joy - with models of all body types + abilities.
🎟️ Link in bio

#Superbloom2025 #InclusiveFashion #VegasEvents #RadicalJoy

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 28

Lumping all s-x work under exploitation spreads harm.

💬 Consensual s-x work is labor.
⚠️ Trafficking is exploitation.

Confusing the two adds stigma to s-x workers and survivors—making it harder to access safety and support.

#MythBustingMonday #SWIsNotTrafficking #EndStigma

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 27

FOUR MORE DAYS!
🗓 Date: May 1st, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Leftbank Project, Portland, OR
🎟 Click here to purchase your tickets: https://f.mtr.cool/lxekxinjhb

✨ Pay What You Can tickets available! ✨

The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 27

4 Days Away!
Join us on May 1st at @‌doylelasvegas for Superbloom: Delightfully Out of Place
@‌thegardenfoundationlv @angiet_onair
#Superbloom2025 #LasVegasEvents #TheCupcakeGirls #DelightfullyOutOfPlace

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 26

We're all abuzz with excitement about our next #Superbloom2025 sponsor - ACLU NV! Huge thanks for sponsoring this event back in 2023 and again in 2025! We can't wait to see you there.

The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 25

You are not alone.

We believe you.

If you or someone you know needs support, there are resources available.

#SupportSurvivors #SAAM #WeBelieveYou #NoStringsAttachedSupport #EndStigma

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 25

Less than a Week away! Join us for a captivating evening @‌doylelasvegas May 1st!
This event features local artists, models, vendors, food & drinks, integrating desert allure with city charm.

@‌thegardenfoundationlv @angiet_onair
#Superbloom2025 #LasVegasEvents #TheCupcakeGirls

The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 25

Time to shine a spotlight on another #Superbloom2025 sponsor! Beauty Society began as a quest to create beauty + skincare products that actually worked, at a price that the everyday person could afford. We invite you to join us for an evening of fun, fashion, art, and community!

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 24

🗓 Date: May 1st, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Leftbank Project, Portland, OR
🎟 Click here to purchase your tickets: https://f.mtr.cool/lxekxinjhb

✨ Pay What You Can tickets available! ✨

The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 23

We didn’t just make a hoodie, we made a statement.
Ethically made, designed for comfort + conversation.

“Eradicate S*x Trafficking. Decriminalize S*x Work.”

Become a $20/month donor and get yours. Because movements need visibility.
#advocacy #advocatemerch

The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 23

Portland, we’ve got a trivia takeover TOMORROW! All donations will benefit The Cupcake Girls🧁

When: Thursday, 4/24/25 @ 7pm
Where: Mayfly PDX

We have bar tab prizes lined up for our winners! Show up, donate what you can, and enjoy the game!

#pdxevents #pdxtrivia

The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 23

Don’t wait—grab your tickets now through this link: https://www.classy.org/event/superbloom-2025/e674694 and be sure to score early bird pricing before it ends on April 20th! Let’s make this night one to remember!

Superbloom 2025

We’re excited to bring back Superbloom: Delightfully Out of Place—a fashion show benefit that celebrates the natural beauty of the human body while supporting local artists, models, and vendors. This immersive experience blends fashion, art, and community, redefining outdated beauty standards in...

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 23

💫 An inclusive and empowering event 👠 Ages 16+ 🎟️ Tickets, sponsorships & vendor spots available

#Superbloom2025 #LasVegasEvents #FashionForJustice #TheCupcakeGirls #TheGardenFoundationLV #AngieT #DelightfullyOutOfPlace #InclusiveEvents

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 23

Expect jaw-dropping fashion, fierce local models, amazing artists, curated vendors, delicious drinks, and a night filled with heart and community.

We’re thrilled to team up again with @thegardenfoundationlv, and the incredible @angiet_onair will be hosting the celebration!

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The Cupcake Girls @cupcakegirlsorg.bsky.social · Apr 23

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at @doylelasvegas!

Superbloom: Delightfully Out of Place is back on May 1st, and it’s going to be an epic fashion show fundraiser you won’t want to miss! 🌸✨

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