Check out our fall newsletter! It was a busy time, and so we have lots to report on. Read about how the number of people accessing our services has increased over the last several months, our new Men and Trans* Outreach efforts, as well as our new “look good, feel good” fundraising campaign to improve […]
We are pleased to be adding a fifth installment to our #sexworkstories series. This story is told by Ricki, a long time client of Peers, who shares a lot of wisdom based on his two decades of sex work experience. _____________________________________________________________ I’m a sex worker transitioning out of the industry. Sex work happened to me by […]
Read the fourth installment of our #sexworkstories series. As do all our stories, Toni’s challenges the myths and misconceptions about sex work. Her feelings about the work she does are complicated, as she says, “Before I got into the industry, I did other kinds of straight work, including managing some businesses. But sex work lets […]
Learn basic bookkeeping, how to handle debt, business registration, record keeping and how to build a business plan. We will look at different business structures and will develop a social enterprise plan for Peers. Graduates will be ready to apply for a Community Micro Loan to start their own business. Classes run on Mondays from […]
We are happy to be posting the third story in our #sexworkstories series. This one is written by Cyrus with the editing help of @YYJGhost_Writer. Remember, if you would like your story told, please contact us at admin@peers.bc.ca. __________________________________________ I’d prefer not contributing to the stereotype that most sex workers come from dysfunctional childhoods, but […]
We are thrilled to be marching in this years PRIDE parade on Sunday July 10th, 2016. If you are a former or current sex worker, or an ally, and you want to come out and show your PRIDE alongside Peers Victoria please contact us for more information on how to participate.
