When Carlos Carolina thinks of what he wants for his children, the message is simple: do good.  Carolina’s done a…

The first thing Nikki Smith noticed when she got off the train from Philadelphia to D.C. was that she didn’t…

Street Sense artist, vendor, and former vendor program associate Marcellus Phillips died in late February. He was 43.

Street Sense Media vendors read their work aloud at a poetry slam at Planet Word.

Street Sense Media artist and vendor Andre Brinson shares a bit about his life and his experience with homelessness.

This article goes behind the scenes to share the experiences of Street Sense Media vendors who sell the weekly newspaper.

Horton’s Kids celebrated the grand opening of its newest and largest community center, Horton’s Hub, on Feb. 3.

D.C. conducted its annual survey of residents experiencing homelessness, the Point-in-Time Count, on Jan. 25. While the numbers are crucial to measuring how effective the city’s plan to end homelessness is, advocates say the survey is likely an undercount.

I held onto my faith.

D.C. councilmembers are set to reintroduce a bill that would make the District a leader in social housing.

During the autumn holiday period of 2021 (In the “Year of Our Lord”), I decided to once again attend to…

After his own experience with homelessness, Abdoulaye Sylla is giving back to the homeless community one recipe at a time.

PathForward, a nonprofit that serves people experiencing homelessness in Arlington, has moved 429 people into homes since its founding.

After a fire broke out at St. Mary’s Court, a non-profit affordable housing facility, on Nov. 15, a local neighborhood commission set up a grant to help displaced residents.

“A Better Way Home” showcases organizations fostering creative solutions to the affordable housing crisis.

The D.C. Attorney General’s office hosted its sixth annual New Direction Awards on Oct. 12, honoring 26 District youth who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming adversity.

Tiny home communities have sprung up across the country as solutions to homelessness. Is this a viable option for the District? The short answer is no, but D.C. can learn from what other cities have done.

Chris Cole is a 37-year-old poet, doodler, and painter. She’s worked as an artist and vendor for Street Sense for…

Jacqueline Turner, who has been a vendor for Street Sense Media since 2010, uses watercolors to paint scenes of whatever she imagines. Turner’s art was featured in an art show on Sept. 29.

Rochelle L. Walker is a 59-year-old painter and writer. She’s worked as an artist and vendor for Street Sense Media for three years. After her apartment building was shut down, Walker received efficiency housing through a local homeless services provider and discovered Street Sense Media in the process.