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SWOON- Sex Workers Owning Our Narratives Independent 501 (c)(3) (formerly SWOP Pittsburgh)

Pittsburgh, PA
Joined March 2018
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We've always known that policing sex work is a harmful waste of resources. We analyzed 6 years of Pittsburgh arrest data to show receipts. Here's what the numbers say... 🧵
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Some of us are at greater risk of arrest from activism, work, visas, racism, substance use, hobbies, or other reasons. Knowing that, we can try to plan ahead just a little. "Let's Make An Arrest Plan" with SWOON Alliance. November 11, 2026, 6-7:30p. Zoom or East Liberty Library.
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The basics: what to expect if you're arrested, options for interacting with police, and make a written arrest plan. We won’t cover: legal advice, illegal activity, hiring a lawyer, or ICE/federal. If you have experience with incarceration, this workshop might seem too basic.
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This month we're keeping it lowkey and just hanging out and checking in. Come remind yourself that you're not in it alone and that life is a little easier with friends 💖 #swoonsocial #swoon #swoonalliance
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One of our dancer members needs support after facing police violence. Goal is $350!
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The social is coming back around again 📣Get your whimsy on and make bouquets with us while we chat ab how our summer has been going 💐☀️ message for the adddyyyy💋 #swoonsocial #swoon #swoonalliance
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Recording audio from home is daunting. How do I soundproof? Do I need an expensive mic? What kind of software? Professional audiobook narrator Michael Lesley will walk us through how to address things sound like 💩. August 1, 1:30p at East Liberty Library or on Zoom.
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WHEN & WHERE August 1, 2026 1:30-3p ET Carnegie Library of East Liberty* (*not endorsed or organized by Carnegie Libraries) 130 S Whitfield St, Pittsburgh Open to sex workers and allies. Online option available. Free or suggested $15 donation. RSVP at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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This is part of our "LEVEL UP" series, donation-based workshops for sex workers & friends. We focus on safety topics and transferable business skills. We don’t teach folks how to enter the industry, but we do teach how to stay safe, work sustainably, and plan for the future.
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We're doing the Social a week early this month! Come hang out with us *this* Sunday from 7-9pm! The location this month is family friendly so don't worry about finding a sitter, there's plenty for the kiddos to do at this multifunctional location! As always message for the deets
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Come join us for another Social Club! The theme this month is BYOB: Bring Your Own Book 📖 We'd love to hear you hype up your favorite book or even just something interesting you've read lately 📚 As always; DM for the address, there will be snacks 💞 see you there #swoonalliance
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This Sunday night we will be having a special social! A trained friend of ours has volunteered to teach us a few defense maneuvers we can use where we may need it most! As usual, send us a private message for the address ❤️ see ya there #swoonsocial #swoon #swoonalliance
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Join us for our 3rd Annual High Tea Party! Tea/beverages, mini sandwiches and baked goods provided but feel free to bring your favorite tea or tea time snack to share! Also come sift through free hand selected items for the spring frm Kitt's Clawset (new donations always acceptd
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Swing by our Social Club this month—your Netflix can wait! We can’t wait to see you there! 🥳🥰 #swoonsocial #swoon #swoonalliance
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Mutual aid requests! Our cash relief fund gets more requests than we can sustain! Two open requests for housing stability. Let's keep people housed in this dangerous weather! See ⬇️
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Help support a struggling local performer. Evie has been job searching for months and needs help staying afloat. She is currently $800 behind in rent, needs $1200 to fix her car, and will be losing unemployment benefits this week. Venmo: evie_lynne Cash: $shadowwkitten666
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Queer trans couple Jamie and Brantley need help with housing insecurity. Please help if you can. Cashapp: $HisQueen62023
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You are invited to join SWOON Alliance and Pittsburgh’s Coalition for Safer Sex Work for the Pittsburgh premiere of “Sex Work: It’s Just a Job”, the latest documentary by legacy New York–based filmmaker Tami Gold. At the Kelly Strayhorn theater from 7pm-9pm
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Calling all crafty people! We need help making Valentine's day "Know your rights" cards for an upcoming event. Anti-Arrest Valentine's Card Making Monday, January 19 5-9p, drop by whenever DM us for the address.
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If you're not busy this Sunday come join us for our Social Club: Spa Day Edition! We'll have access to saunas, hot tubs, and a cold plunge🥶 Or just hang in the common area and catch up! We have 10 available slots left for people to join so please message if you are interested!
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