Salvation Army restores a sense of dignity to sex-trade workers

The Salvation Army and other community groups in Winnipeg organized a night of pampering for sex-trade workers that included a yoga session, karaoke and a portrait studio.

Freshly baked cookies and cheese-laden pizza was served. Make-up and facials gave participants some sense of pride.

One sex worker commented they were still people even though they have different lifestyles. Another said she wouldn’t recommend the work to people she cares about.

“The Salvation Army makes every effort to provide a sense of dignity to all of our clients – even those who come to us in their darkest hour,” says Commissioner William W. Francis, territorial leader. “Promoting the importance of human dignity is a natural fit for us as an organization.”