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Wellness and Fitness ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
HIPS is a mid-sized wellness and fitness services organization based in Washington, D.C., founded in 1993 by community representatives to address the needs of youth engaging in sex for gain. It has grown into a comprehensive program offering services, education, and advocacy for sex workers, drug users, and their communities. The organization aims to help people live healthy, self-determined, and self-sufficient lives free from stigma, violence, or criminalization, addressing structural barriers to health, safety, and prosperity. Its work centers on supporting sex workers, people who use drugs, and their communities through a combination of direct services, education, and advocacy. By operating within the wellness and fitness services field, HIPS positions itself as a resource aimed at improving health outcomes and safety for marginalized populations in the region.