The Cupcake Girls is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with branches in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Portland, Oregon, that supports people nationally working in the sex industry and those affected by sex trafficking.
Our goal is to help each person reach their goals by offering respect, care, and connection.
We ensure that everyone receives support tailored to their unique needs by building strong relationships and offering a wide array of referrals, including medical and mental health care, career support, educational resources, safe housing options, and support groups.
Why Cupcakes?
It’s a fair question. Why is an organization that supports sex workers and connects people to community resources named after a baked good?
Our name began during outreach visits to clubs in Las Vegas, Nevada, where we carried boxes of pink cupcakes. These small treats became a gentle icebreaker and an invitation to conversation with entertainers. After being affectionately called “The Cupcake Girls” during one visit, the name stuck, and we decided to make it official back in 2011.
Today, we bring cupcakes to clubs and legal brothels only upon request, but they’ve become a lasting symbol of warmth, care, and community. You’ll still see them at our events, fundraisers, and outreach efforts. A sweet reminder of how simple acts of kindness can open the door to meaningful connection.
Our Work
We partner with vetted, trauma-informed, and sex-work-informed professionals, businesses, and organizations across the United States to connect participants with mental, emotional, physical, and financial support.
Our Direct Care Programs provide access to a well-rounded network of services designed to meet individual needs during aftercare. If you are in the sex industry under any circumstances and seeking resources, we offer a confidential, supportive, and judgment-free space to help you get connected.
REFERRAL PROGRAM
The Referral Program offers participants with one to two needs referrals to vetted trauma-informed and sex work informed partners and resources at pro bono or a reduced cost.
ADVOCACY PROGRAM
The Advocacy Program is for participants with more robust needs by utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals and connecting them access to advocacy, safe partners and resources at pro bono or a reduced cost.
Mentorship
The Mentorship Program is intended for program participants who would like a support system and someone to talk to on a regular basis but who aren’t looking for resources/assistance with achieving goals.
