A reflective history of Street Sense’s early offices, shared spaces, dedicated volunteers, and the growth of vital vendor services.

A reflection on economic hardship, funding cuts, education’s importance, and a call for unity, resilience, and national productivity.

A reflection on faith, resilience, vendor life, self-reliance, and the daily strength needed to overcome challenges and survive.

Daniel Ball shares his love for Thanksgiving, celebrating food, family, and faith with joy and gratitude.

Anthony Carney urges giving with love on Thanksgiving, calling for support to uplift homeless neighbors through compassion and action.

Mars offers a warm Thanksgiving poem celebrating family, gratitude, joy, and the spirit of giving during the holiday season.

A heartfelt Thanksgiving reflection on loss, emotional healing, and gratitude for love once known; a journey from bitterness to peace.

A heartfelt Thanksgiving reflection on love, faith, family memories, and honoring a beloved mother’s joyful, enduring spirit.

Degnon Dovonou’s poem confronts stigma and hardship, urging resilience, pride, and hope for future generations overcoming adversity.

Wayne Hall thanks Street Sense supporters, reflecting on dignity, perseverance, and the community connection that sustains his purpose.

Street Sense reports on the impact of federal encampment clearings on a fixture of the cross of Missouri and Georgia Avenues, Alan’s Oasis.

Brianna Butler shares an inspiring reflection on faith, resilience, sports, and community support, encouraging others to shine like diamonds.

Learn more about the vendors that make Street Sense run. Without them, new vendors don’t get trained and current vendors don’t get paid.

Eric Thompson-Bey tells his story as a longtime vendor. He has sold in all seasons, and shows up for his customers no matter what.

A D.C. community protest resists federalization, highlighting solidarity, risks, and the importance of compassion, awareness, and unity.

We were honored to receive five awards from the D.C. chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Vennie Marie Hill, a writer, singer, friend, native Washingtonian, and Street Sense vendor, died Feb. 26. She was 55 years old.

D.C. launches new comprehensive planning efforts to fight displacement and expand access to affordable housing across the District.

Art therapy programs in D.C. provide healing for those facing homelessness and trauma. Free creative expression is improving mental health.

Shakita Chapman of HIPS discusses harm reduction, social services, and advocacy for drug users and sex workers in D.C.