Program Updates
Feb 3, 2025
WISH’s Drop-In program is temporarily closed.
Thank you for staying informed on what’s happening at WISH, your concern is deeply appreciated.
You can find the latest information on this page. The information below was updated September 26, 2025.
Status of the Drop-In Centre
Applications are open for Drop-In Program Facilitator and Supervisor roles. Deadline to apply: October 3, 2025.
When the WISH Drop-In is open again, it will offer services, programming and a community space for active sex workers. This is part of our commitment to re-centring women and gender diverse street-based sex workers in the DTES.
A heartfelt thank you to the WISH funders and individual donors who have stepped forward with critical emergency funding during this time. Your generosity is making a real difference, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.
Keep an eye on this page, or subscribe to the WISH newsletter, for updates.
Current supports for participants
Details also listed in the WISH events calendar.
Additional community resources are listed in the WISH Daytime Resource Guide and in the Help in the Downtown Eastside resource guide published by Carnegie Community Centre.
MAP Van
Night shift runs 11pm-5am. Provides referrals, food/drinks, harm reduction supplies, clothing, emotional support and more. Distributes copies of the weekly Red Light Alert.
Shelter
Housing 20 residents and providing 3 crash beds, with food service including 3 meals and 4 snacks daily. Bed referrals: 604-558-4031. Other inquiries: 604-669-9474.
InReach
The InReach team provides individualized one-to-one support, including assistance with housing. Connect with InReach for referrals to WISH programs as well as external services and partner organizations.
Sex Worker Circle
Cross cultural and sex worker focused activities Mondays from 2-4pm in the WISH office. Open to all participants.
Kilala Lelum Mobile Clinic
The mobile clinic stops by WISH every Friday, providing WISH participants drop-in access to medical care. Look for the clinic on Friday afternoons from 2-4pm.
Donation Table
On Friday mornings from 9:30am-11:30am, WISH participants can pick up clothing and other donated items at the front entrance to the Drop-In Centre at 330 Alexander Street. InReach workers are also available for drop-in appointments with participants at this time.
WISH Advisory Group (WAG)
WISH participants are invited to share their ideas, thoughts, questions or concerns about WISH programming at monthly WAG Meetings. A new schedule for the WAG will be announced when the Drop-In re-opens.
Red Light Alert
Bad Dates can be reported anonymously and are disseminated through the Red Light Alert to a large network of sex workers and service providers who are in contact with those working in the sex industry.
Additional information for supporters
Update on donating items
We are accepting donations again!
Thank you so much for sharing your new and gently used items, Right now makeup, towels, “working girl” clothes, and warm weather gear are especially in need.
Thank you for your generous support!
The best times to stop by are on Mon-Thurs from 11am-2pm, find details here.
Now seeking monthly donors!
As we work to build greater financial stability in these uncertain times, we are encouraging annual WISH donors to become monthly WISH donors.
By making a monthly pledge, you can help make sure women and gender diverse street-based sex workers have reliable access to essential services.
Click here to become a monthly donor.