Dear reader,
You are reading a Street Sense paper. Thank you for supporting your community! As vendors and artists, they provide many resources to elevate our lives. Street Sense Media is so much more than a paper. It has a computer room that provides vendors with a way to work or search for more opportunities. Just having access to a restroom that you don’t have to buy something to use is a huge blessing! Having an area away from the elements from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that doesn’t care if you fall asleep also brings peace of mind.
Our workshops provide income opportunities and training in skills that some have never had access to. Learning poetry, illustration, communication, and marketing skills is all possible at Street Sense and made easier with access to others who can share their learning styles.
Having a case manager who truly listens and guides you through whatever process that you need help with also removes loads of anxiety and unneeded stress. Many of my coworkers know tried and true methods of surviving on the street and how to raise yourself up from the bottom. Their advice kept me fed with three meals a day for two weeks with only $2 to my name. They helped direct me to the housing program. Without Street Sense Media, I would not be a D.C. citizen! They helped me get my birth certificate to transfer my license and help others obtain an ID. This nonprofit is a wonderful organization that truly is trying to end homelessness! Thank You Street Sense Media!!
It should be noted, though, that Street Sense Media operates from the second floor of The Church of the Epiphany. A huge THANK YOU to Epiphany!! This blessing to Washington needs to be recognized by our city and mayor for providing so much. The third floor is a shelter overnight and a space to organize during the day. Small groups use it to practice theatre or music or gather for fellowship. On the first floor, AA and other groups organize to support those in the community in a safe environment. Every Tuesday there is a FREE concert in the church, where the acoustics are designed for everyone to enjoy a joyful noise! Sunday from 7:30-9:30 a.m., Epiphany offers breakfast and fellowship. They even have vegetarian options! You do not have to attend the church or be a member.
Reverend Glenna truly follows Christ’s example to DO good for others. She leads a wonderful community and fantastic resources center for the city of Washington, D.C.! There are many reasons to give thanks to so many who are struggling or lost for direction. I would not have been able to focus on my path and purpose since moving to D.C. if not for Street Sense Media and the Church of the Epiphany!! Thank you to them!
Also, thank YOU, readers and supporters! When we remember that we are all human and treat each other equally, we can grow positively as a society and civilization!
