Ever wonder where your Street Sense contribution winds up? Does your money go to buy vodka or vegetables, drugs or dungarees, crack or coffee?
I am one vendor who has been uplifted by your donations. I am enrolled in an A+ certification course, which would not have been possible without the income that I earned while selling Street Sense.
Six months ago, I was left homeless and broke due to a family dispute. During my absence from a home that I had lived in for 10 years, my laptop was destroyed, along with other property and my ability to earn an income selling books on eBay and Amazon.
Once I began selling Street Sense, I regained my pride and self-respect in addition to earning money. Your purchases have helped me survive one of the most brutal winters I have experienced physically, economically, emotionally and spiritually. The smiles and friendly “Hello” from passersby have lifted my spirits, even if those people did not buy a paper.
There are also those guardian angels who go an extra mile and help struggling vendors. My guardian angel contributes fresh fruits and vegetables, which have had a noticeable, positive impact on my energy and endurance levels. Her humane donations inspire and motivate me to continue the climb from poverty and hopelessness to self-sufficiency and prosperity. A million kudos to her are not enough, but I will begin with a “Thank you.”
Buyers of Street Sense have helped change the lives of vendors for the better. Hats off to all the Street Sense contributors – you do make a positive difference in people’s lives!
