BIPOC Community Needs Assessment & Petition

  • BIPOC Community Needs Assessment & Petition

    Powered by Cleo May Collective, Royalty Entertainment Company, and Trusti Tests

  • Purpose / Mission Statement:
    The goal of this needs assessment is to better understand the realities, priorities, and challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities in Toronto. With a focus on sex workers/adult entertainers, “PnPers” (Chem Sex Communities), precariously housed/employed, and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.

    By collecting this information, we aim to:

    • Expand access to sexual health testing and care, including sex worker specific testing nights.
    • Strengthen harm reduction and mental health supports.
    • Create safe, affordable housing, workspace, and event options.
    • Build culturally competent and community-led programming that reflects the needs of those most impacted.

    Your input will directly shape future programming and advocacy by Carry, REC, Trusti, and our partners, ensuring that our work remains rooted in the voices and leadership of the communities we serve. opting in to sign the petition and complete the survey enters you into a raffle! Winner announced June 2026!

    Disclosure Statement:
    This needs assessment is completely voluntary, encrypted, and anonymous. You do not have to answer any question you do not feel comfortable answering. You may use your real name, stage name, or an alias when signing the petition. The information collected will only be used to improve programming, advocacy, and access to resources across Toronto, the province, and nationally. Your responses will never be shared in a way that could identify you personally.

    • Section 1: Demographics & Work/Life 
    • What area(s) of the city do you primarily live/work in? (select all that apply)
    • Age:
    • Please share your ethnicity or cultural identity. (Select all that apply; optional)
    • How would you best describe your sexual orientation or sexuality? (Select all that apply)
    • How would you best describe your gender identity? (Select all that apply)
    • What is your current annual income range? (before taxes)
    • Which industries or sectors contribute to your income? (Select all that apply)
    • Do you currently have stable housing (a place where you can live safely and consistently)?
    • Do you have access to safe spaces to work or provide services (environments where you feel secure, respected, and able to perform your work without harassment or risk)?
    • What is your work schedule like?
    • Section 2: Health & STBBIs 
    • Have you accessed sexual health testing in the past 3 months? (Select all that apply)
    • Have you ever tested positive for any of the following in the last 6 months? (Select all that apply; optional)
    • Do you know where to access regular and convenient sexual health testing in your city?
    • What factors, if any, make it difficult for you to get tested? (Select all that apply)
    • If sexual health testing nights specifically for sex workers were available (e.g., at HQ, Hassle Free, Women’s College Hospital), would you consider using them?
    • What types of mental health supports at low or no cost would be most useful to you? (Select all that apply)
    • Section 3: Community Needs & Services 
    • What programming/services would you find most useful? (Select all that apply)

  • These questions are optional but help improve services for sex workers across Ontario and nationally.

    Please ONLY complete this section if you have worked or currently are working in the sexual, adult industries (Examples: escorting, strippin, sensual bodywork, OnlyFans, camming, domination or fetish work, etc).

    • Section 4: Adult Industry / Sex Worker Specific Experiences 

  • Petition for Action (Optional)

    We, the undersigned, call on Carry, REC, and partners to establish a BIPOC-led, sex worker–affirming community centre that:

    • Expands access to sexual health testing, including sex worker–specific testing nights
    • Provides safe, affordable event, work, short-term rental, and workspace options for marginalized communities
    • Centers harm reduction and mental health supports
    • Builds culturally competent and community-led programming
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