WISH Drop-In Centre Society

WISH is the largest sex worker support organization in Canada and is located on the unceded, stolen lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. 

For 40 years, WISH has been a refuge and an essential point of contact for street-based sex workers. Based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, WISH’s connection to the land is central to the work we do and our efforts to decolonize that work. 

WISH is a non-judgmental place of compassion and trust where all women are valued. Many of those who walk through their doors have experienced targeted, gender-based, and sexualized violence and are often dehumanized and stigmatized because of the work they do. They have been impacted by the criminalized nature of Canada’s laws surrounding sex work, and face significant discrimination due to systemic inequities. 

Our mission is to improve the health, safety and well-being of women who are involved in Vancouver’s street-based sex trade. Our vision is for every woman to have access to opportunities to make free, healthy and positive choices. 

WISH programs (including our nightly drop-in, emergency shelter, and MAP Van), are open and responsive to cis and trans women and people of marginalized genders, including Two-Spirit and non-binary. 

For more information please visit our website: wish-vancouver.net