Please find our statement for the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers below. Delayed because someone set our building on fire and we're concentrated on putting the pieces back together. On December 17th We Honour Our Community and Call for An End To All Violence Against Sex Workers December 17th marks the ,,International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. This day and all that it symbolizes is deeply meaningful to everyone at Maggie’s, rooted in the memory of sex workers,, targeted by the Green River Killer in Seattle, Washington. From Seattle to Toronto, we’re pro ..read more

We're excited to invite community members, community partners and the public to attend our upcoming Special Members Meeting on Sunday, Decmeber 17th from 1-4pm/EST. Please note given interest from community across Toronto and the GTA, we've decided to host this meeting virtually with ,registration required in advance. Our 2023 In Review at Maggie's: We've had an exciting and eventful year: introducing new programming for parents and families; self defense classes for sex workers; unrolling our by and for Case Management program; participating in the ongoing constitutional challenge to Canada ..read more

Written by Michael Burtch, HIV & Harm Reduction Program Manager On World Aids Day we’re proud to address the unique needs of male-identified sex workers, a group comprising approximately 20-25% of the industry in Canada. Despite such significant presence and engagement in sex work, this community has been historically overlooked in sex work research, advocacy and scholarship. Exploring the experiences, needs and issues faced by male-identified sex workers, and specifically male-identified sex workers living at the intersections of historically marginalized identities, is an important elem ..read more

We're working with the incredible team at Evenings and Weekends Consulting to recruit for our Board of Directors. Learn more about the role and responsibilities below, access the application process (by December 4th!) or join one of our info sessions. Maggies Toronto is one of the nations oldest sex worker support organizations offering wrap around resources and services to current and former sex workers across Toronto and the GTA. We offer everything from street outreach and venue based outreach, public health programming, harm reduction supplies, case management, regular drop in programming ..read more

You’re invited to our 2023 Annual General Meeting! Our Annual General Meeting is an important space to learn more about the work we do at Maggie’s Toronto, connect with our Program Managers and staff for their annual updates, review and approve our financial statements and participate in the election of our Board of Directors. This year, the Annual General Meeting takes place: Sunday, December 17th 1:00 - 4:00pm/EST CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Avenue) Bigger Bolder Room (Ground Floor) Questions: ,AGM@maggiesto.org ,Registration is required: RSVP here! ,What to expect at our Annual General Meetin ..read more

https://soundcloud.com/maggies-to/cbcgoldsteindecision ,On Tuesday, Sept 19th our Executive Director joined Linda Ward on CBC Metro Morning to discuss Justice Goldstein’s decision in the Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform’s constitutional challenge at the Ontario Superior court. Listen to the clip or find the full transcript below. Linda Ward: Ontario’s Superior Court upheld Canada's criminal laws on sex work ruling that they are constitutional. A coalition of sex workers and advocates argued in court that the Harper era law did not protect the health and safety of sex workers, and in f ..read more

To Our Community, Late Friday evening a fire was set outside of our office space near Yonge and Dundas Square. Toronto Fire Services and Toronto Police are currently investigating the specific circumstances of the incident, but we’re thankful no one was injured and that all staff and community members had left the space earlier that evening. At Maggie's we share space with an incredible team at Holy Trinity and many community members who call this area home, accessing vital forms of emergency aid and social support from us and many other community programs. We’re deeply grateful to the indivi ..read more

Our free harm reduction supply delivery service is open to Toronto providers! At Maggie's, our mission is to provide non-judgmental services and supplies to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted blood-borne infections, overdose, and other health issues among sex workers and community members. Recognizing the growing need for accessible harm reduction supplies in Toronto, we have recently launched a new and improved harm reduction supply delivery program in Toronto to help address barriers that could hinder our communities from accessing these essential resources through in person programmin ..read more

Join us tonight at Maggie's for our fist instalment of Shoot Your Shot! Connect via email at bee@maggiesto.org or 416-964-0150 for exact location details. In the ever-evolving landscape of online sex work, connecting with like-minded content creators and sharing knowledge can be crucial in exchanging tips, tricks and best practices. Enter: Shoot Your Shot, a collective meet-up designed for both experienced professionals and budding online content creators. At 8pm/EST we'll host community at Maggie's to connect and gain valuable insights into various aspects of the industry. Learning, Collabor ..read more

View our full program and event schedule here. We've got LOTS going on this month as we open our new space to community across Toronto and the GTA! We've moved to a larger, more central location just outside of the Eaton Center to offer a larger, more central, multi-purpose space for community! Read on for July offerings and connect with us at info@maggiesto.org or 416-964-0150 for exact location details - nearest intersection = Yonge/Dundas Square (Dundas Station or Queen Station) 1. Harm Reduction Supplies (Pick Up & Toronto-Based Delivery Options!) Stop by our new space for harm redu ..read more