Bee’s Knees is a small business that is trying to make a big difference. You've already chosen to use your purchasing power to support ethical labor practices by shopping here. When you support my small business, you in turn support organizations whose impact reaches far beyond the pole dance community.
In 2023, Bee’s Knees donated a total of 3% of its pre-tax profits to the following organizations.
Strippers United
Strippers United is a leading force in the stripper rights movement, advocating for the safety, dignity, and decriminalization of sex work.
Bee’s Knees supports them because stripping is the foundation of pole dance, and the people who built this movement deserve respect and protection—not stigma.
Their fight to dismantle whorephobia and uplift all strippers aligns with our mission to honor sex workers and keep them centered in the pole narrative.
YAS Work
YAS Work is a nonprofit that educates and entertains through media, art, and conversations about sex work—by and for sex workers.
Bee’s Knees supports YAS Work because they center sex worker voices and challenge stigma with creativity and truth.
Our missions align in amplifying sex workers' contributions, honoring their leadership, and keeping them centered in the pole dance narrative.
Sex Workers Project
The Sex Workers Project defends the human rights of sex workers through free legal services, education, research, and policy advocacy.
Bee’s Knees supports their work because sex workers face criminalization and marginalization that directly impact their safety and access to justice.
By challenging the legal systems that harm sex workers, SWP advances the same vision we hold: a world where all pole dancers—especially those in the sex trade—are protected, empowered, and free to thrive.
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is the largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization in the U.S., working to advance equality through legislation, education, and advocacy.
Bee’s Knees supports HRC because LGBTQIA+ folks are an essential, vibrant part of the pole world—and always have been.
Their mission to uplift queer voices and fight for equity reflects our commitment to inclusion across every identity and expression within the pole community.
NAACP LDF
The Legal Defense Fund uses litigation, advocacy, and research to fight for the full citizenship and dignity of Black Americans.
Bee’s Knees supports LDF because the struggle for racial justice is inseparable from our work in the pole community, where Black dancers—especially Black strippers—deserve more visibility, credit, and protection.
Their legacy of civil rights leadership echoes our belief that every movement worth building must be rooted in equity and justice.
RAINN
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, offering support to survivors and working to hold perpetrators accountable.
Bee’s Knees supports RAINN because pole dancers—especially sex workers—face high rates of violence and deserve real, accessible resources.
Their survivor-centered mission reflects our dedication to creating a safer, more empowered pole community—one where no one is silenced or dismissed.