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Street Sense Media creates content in print, film, theater, photography, audio, illustration and more, all for the purpose of providing economic opportunity for and elevating the voices of people experiencing homelessness. The content of our media center aims to challenge perceptions of homelessness and those it affects while creating common ground upon which we can build a stronger community. Our

innovative approach harnesses the abilities, aspirations and hard work of men and women experiencing homelessness. We have long known that while housing and economic opportunity are distributed unevenly, talent and creativity are distributed equally, without regard to income or housing status. In addition to the economic opportunities provided by our newspaper vendor program, Street Sense Media provides case management services to help the men and women we work with navigate the often complex bureaucracies toward permanent housing, employment and physical and mental health care. At Street Sense Media, we define ourselves through our work, talents and character, not through our housing situation.

On any given day over the last year, under 100 veterans in Washington, D.C., were experiencing chronic homelessness, mar...
09/04/2026

On any given day over the last year, under 100 veterans in Washington, D.C., were experiencing chronic homelessness, marking progress for the veterans’ homeless system in the nation’s capital.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4ib9lUC

Under 100 veterans in Washington, D.C. were experiencing chronic homelessness last year. Street Sense analyzes what causes this success.

The United Planning Organization is doing more than just running the shelter hotline; the nonprofit is providing housing...
09/03/2026

The United Planning Organization is doing more than just running the shelter hotline; the nonprofit is providing housing. A Street Sense reporting fellow chats with the Permanent Supportive Housing program director.

The United Planning Organization, a nonprofit that runs the shelter hotline, is expanding into running a housing program.

By day, the Central Union Mission men’s shelter is a quiet refuge for those seeking emergency resources. But by night, a...
09/02/2026

By day, the Central Union Mission men’s shelter is a quiet refuge for those seeking emergency resources. But by night, a choir of voices rings out as a beacon of community and a musical outlet for men experiencing homelessness.

The Men of Valor choir, operated through Central Union Mission's shelter, is a source of community and a musical outlet for unhoused men.

DC Central Kitchen Culinary Job Training, a free 14-week course that teaches kitchen and professional skills to those fa...
09/01/2026

DC Central Kitchen Culinary Job Training, a free 14-week course that teaches kitchen and professional skills to those facing housing insecurity and financial hardship, has been “transformative” for many students, including Chef Ablawa ‘Mimi’ Zounon.

DC Central Kitchen's culinary job training program bridges economic divides for people facing high barriers to employment.

Support Street Sense with art on your wall by coming to our Artshow on September 17.https://bit.ly/3UiBWNP
08/30/2026

Support Street Sense with art on your wall by coming to our Artshow on September 17.

https://bit.ly/3UiBWNP

Come celebrate the Street Sense Media community and our vendors!

The Bellevue Back to School Bash is always a highly anticipated community event and is just one of the ways organization...
08/28/2026

The Bellevue Back to School Bash is always a highly anticipated community event and is just one of the ways organizations are supporting housing-insecure D.C. students as school starts back up.

Read here: https://bit.ly/4zO7s6A

New enforcement of the ban preventing people experiencing homelessness from sleeping outside the MLK Library downtown ha...
08/27/2026

New enforcement of the ban preventing people experiencing homelessness from sleeping outside the MLK Library downtown has yet to lead to any arrests, bans from the library, or notices, despite fears.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3SYwDCG

Hot off the presses. Pick up the latest issue of Street Sense at your nearest vendor.
08/26/2026

Hot off the presses. Pick up the latest issue of Street Sense at your nearest vendor.

Thanks to you, our intern campaign was a success. We're so glad we'll be able to offer two stipends this year to help ma...
08/25/2026

Thanks to you, our intern campaign was a success. We're so glad we'll be able to offer two stipends this year to help make our program accessible to young journalists.

Just 2️⃣ days left to buy the paper! Here are some of the great stories from our vendors and journalists you can check o...
08/24/2026

Just 2️⃣ days left to buy the paper! Here are some of the great stories from our vendors and journalists you can check out when you get your copy.

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