Mentorship
ArtBy Jeffrey Carter February 9, 2022
Be careful how you treat your guests
Jeffery J. Carter writes about a spiritual experience he had and how important it was that grace and kindness are shown to others.
ArtBy Eric Thompson-Bey January 9, 2019
New Year, New Friend
I’ve had the pleasure and honor to be a cardmaker with Second Story Cards for the past year. Second Story Cards is…
ArtBy Marcellus Phillips March 22, 2018
Marion, Our Marion
Marcellus Phillips’ take on the legacy of Marion Barry
Vendor ProfileBy Eric Thompson-Bey February 21, 2018
A real opportunity
Eric Thompson-Bey discusses his journey to getting a job in a restaurant, which began when he obtained an externship through a culinary program called Real Opps located at Thrive D.C.
NewsBy Olivia Richter February 21, 2018
How creating dolls serves as therapy for homeless women
Several women from N Street Village took part in a 12-week program led by artist Erika Cleveland, in which they designed and created traditional flip dolls inspired by their lives.
ArtBy Phillip Black December 13, 2017
Our leader
Phillip black praises a leader.
NewsBy Cynthia Mewborn / Eric Falquero November 3, 2017
Everyone needs a “gravity assist” to get through life, says NASA’s Dr. Jim Green
The longest-serving director of planetary science at NASA talks space, struggle and perseverance.
OpinionBy Sonja Doty March 31, 2010
The Last Word (03.31.2010): Unpaid and Working Hard
A volunteer shares her experiences as an unpaid intern for Street Sense and the perspective it has brought to her.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil April 29, 2009
People Helping People
Artist/Vendor Jeffrey McNeil shares about his experience guest speaking at Georgetown University Law Center.
NewsBy Alecia Peterson March 18, 2009
Vanderbilt U. Sends Students to the Streets
Twelve Vanderbilt University students experienced living homeless for 48 hours as part of an educational partnership with The National Coalition for the Homeless.
ArtBy Anne Mercer / Tommy Finton / Chris Maves January 21, 2009
The Student Vendor Experience
Students from a local school get the chance to spend a day in the shoes of a Street Sense Vendor.
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