HIPS

DC’s Home of Harm Reduction

We believe that those engaged in sex work, sex trade, and drug use should be able to live healthy, self-determined, and self-sufficient lives free from stigma, violence, criminalization or oppression. We will achieve this through engaging sex workers, drug users and our communities in challenging structural barriers to health, safety, and prosperity.

11/07/2025

Thank you for the shout out WISHFUL DOING https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wishful-doing_ethicalstorytelling-wishfuldoing-purposedriven-activity-7392562180895694848-TOM3?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAACUyO_wBVutBSrksQKPhnbJHAFg0qi6V2nA

10/27/2025

🎃 Trick or Treat for HIPS! 🍬
It’s that spooky time of year again — and that means our annual HIPS Candy Drive is back! Each year, individuals and local businesses help us collect hundreds of pounds of wrapped candy to share with D.C.’s most vulnerable residents. These sweet donations go a long way in spreading care, connection, and a little Halloween joy to our community.
You can support by donating bags of bite-sized, individually wrapped candy at any of our drop-off locations:
🍭 HIPS Office: 906 H Street NE
🍫 New York Avenue Drop-In: 1313 New York Ave NW
🍬 Shaw Library (Basement): 1630 7th Street NW
Your candy donations help us make Halloween a little brighter for those we serve — thank you for keeping the spirit of giving alive all year long!

09/23/2025

🎤😂 Comedy for a Cause! 🎉
Join us Saturday, October 4th at The Festival Center for a night of laughter hosted by Grassroots Comedy!

This special fundraiser will bring together some of the area’s funniest comedians — all to support HIPS, an organization working tirelessly(OK that's a lie, we are all tired) to promote health, rights, and dignity for our community. 💜

✨ Come for the laughs, stay for the impact — every ticket helps keep HIPS’ vital work going strong.

📍 The Festival Center
📅 Saturday, October 4th
🎟️ Don’t miss it!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-show-for-survival-in-a-hostile-takeover-tickets-1629280514879

It really does help to have them sold in advance…

08/25/2025

🕯️ August 31 – International Overdose Awareness Day 🕯️
We remember. We honor. We act.
As we approach , we carry the names and stories of those we’ve lost—like Maurice Abbey Bey, a brother, a visionary, a member of the Chosen Few. His legacy reminds us: this fight is personal.
We stand with and all harm reduction warriors bringing care, naloxone, and love to our streets through the HIPS Mobile Outreach Unit.
Let this day be more than remembrance. Let it be a call to action.
💜 No more stigma
💜 No more silence
💜 No more preventable deaths
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08/20/2025

“Are you passionate about harm reduction and supporting DC residents working in street economies? Are you inspired by the work that HIPS does and want to help support our mission? Join the HIPS Board of Directors! Applications due October 14th, 2025. This year we are particularly interested in people with legal, financial, fundraising, and executive leadership expertise. But all are welcome to apply. Info and application at https://www.hips.org/boardapplication. Please share widely.”

07/21/2025

We’d love for you to join us for the second gathering of our monthly book club! This month we’re reading Raising Lazarus by Beth Macy—a moving, insightful look at the overdose crisis and the people working to make a difference.

📅 Monday, July 29
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 The Shop – 1726 7th Street NW

This group is open to anyone in harm reduction, public health, community care, or folks who simply want to connect and engage in meaningful discussion. Whether you’ve finished the book or are just curious, come as you are.

We’ll also be choosing next month’s book together at the end of the meeting, so feel free to bring suggestions!

07/18/2025

HIPS was formed in 1993 by community representatives in response to the need for specialized services for youth engaging in transactional s*x in Washington, D.C. HIPS has since grown into a comprehensive and dynamic organization providing a variety of services, education, and advocacy for people in street economies.

About her departure, Clay said, “At HIPS, we try to create a community that supports people in becoming their best selves. When I started as a volunteer, so many years ago, I never imagined that I would have the honor of leading and caring for this work for so many years. HIPS has changed so many lives, including my own. I am beyond proud of the work HIPS has done, for the community we have helped create, and I am excited to see what this tremendous team - board, staff, volunteers - everyone who helps make HIPS, “HIPS” is creating for its next chapter.”

Of Cyndee’s leadership, Devon Trotter, board chair said, "For nearly three decades, Cyndee has led pioneering, innovative, and compassionate public health and harm reduction programs for individuals engaging in s*x work, drug use, and underground economies—grounded in a philosophy of dignity, agency, and non-judgmental support. Under her stewardship, HIPS grew from a modest outreach initiative into a multi-department organization. Her commitment to preserving the organization's home base—leading the charge for its building’s purchase—is a testament to her long-term strategic vision and deep roots in the DC community. The board is grateful for the thought and care Cyndee is putting into this transition. We look forward to our continued work with Cyndee and the HIPS team over the next year to set the stage for our next executive director.”

Address

906 H Street NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002

Telephone

+12022328150

Website

http://www.hips.org/

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