Maryland
NewsBy Tom Coulter June 14, 2017
“Father’s Day:” Pookanu provides a peek into his world on a brand new album
On his new album, after years of work, Street Sense vendor Ron Dudley details his experiences with homelessness, loss and faith.
NewsBy Ariel Gomez June 1, 2017
The Myth of ‘Stolen’ Jobs
The jobs immigrants have are undocumented and they are paid below minimum wage.
OpinionBy Jeffery McNeil June 1, 2017
Can You Go Home Again?
An opinion piece that details how modern liberalism as become a plague of narccissm.
NewsBy Bryan Doyle May 31, 2017
Culture, Classism and Cash Shape America’s Oral Health
Mary Otto’s new book, “Teeth,” explains why the oral health care system in America is in need of desperate repair.
NewsBy Ji Kim April 5, 2017
Urban Centers are Contested Territory in Fight to End Veteran Homelessness
D.C. is still on track to end veteran homelessness but housing affordability and availability remains a big issue.
NewsBy Ji Kim March 23, 2017
Timebanks Encourage Building Communities Over Giving Handouts
D.C. Timebanking offers itself as a possible alternative to traditional charities as a way to sustainably uplift and build communities.
NewsBy Robyn Di Giacinto December 14, 2016
D.C. Homelessness on the Rise, According to HUD Report
In a new HUD report, D.C. tied with Idaho for the highest percentage increase in homelessness.
NewsBy Sawyer Steinmiller November 30, 2016
Maryland Students Want All Birthdays Celebrated Equally
Two Montgomery County students founded a chapter of Birthday Cakes 4 Free, a national charity that bakes and distributes cakes to low-income children.
NewsBy Robyn Di Giacinto November 16, 2016
Rising Costs Complicate Options for Voucher Holders
Despite ongoing efforts to streamline the housing voucher system, the way the vouchers are structured and calculated often causes confusion and limits choices available to recipients.
NewsBy Jerome Dineen November 2, 2016
U.S. Vice Presidential Candidate Sleeps on the Streets of Baltimore
Green Party vice presidential candidate Ajamu Baraka joined two Maryland Green Party officials and several dozen homeless Baltimore residents at a tent encampment for an overnight sleep out in September to learn how to better advocate for unhoused people.
ArtBy Ken Martin September 23, 2016
Things We Do for Our Children
Ken Martin recalls spending time with family at an event at My Girlfriend’s House.
NewsBy Mark Rose June 29, 2016
How the Housing First Model Can End Homelessness, in the Words of its Founder
When people are given housing, they are more likely to recover from drinking or drug use problems and be productive. Eighty-five percent of people in Housing First are successful in their first year.
ArtBy Juan Callejon June 16, 2016
Song in Crescendo, for the Liberation of the Free
Street Sense vendor, Juan Callejon, shares a song dedicated to someone special.
By Tammy Karuza June 16, 2016
Where is She Now?
Street Sense volunteer has started an blog, focusing on living unsheltered with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She hopes to spread awareness about the disorder and one day publish her written works.
OpinionBy Duane Foster June 16, 2016
Street Sense: [dot] org meets [dot] com
Street Sense vendor and artist uses his creative writing style to articulate the difference between the non-profit organization and the real estate agency.
OpinionBy Phillip Black June 16, 2016
If You See Something, Say Something: More shutdowns
Street Sense vendor shares his concerns of safety and construction on the Metro.
OpinionBy The Anti-Apathetic June 15, 2016
Turning a Blind Eye: Who is Really Responsible for Metro Rape?
May 23, a woman was sexually assaulted while riding the Metro. Author shares their opinion in regards to accountability and bystanders of actions as such.
OpinionBy Henrieese Roberts June 15, 2016
END AIDS: Free Testing Available June 27
We celebrate June 5, Long Term Survivors day, for those living with HIV/AIDS. Advocate, author, and survivor Nancy Duncan, offers her support to survivors of HIV/AIDS.
NewsBy Rokia Hassanein June 7, 2016
Longer, Hotter 2016 Ramadan Challenges Impoverished Muslim Washingtonians
Monday, June 6 marked the start to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which will bring its own set of challenges to…
June 3, 2016
Samaritan Ministries of Greater Washington
Services: Employment, Case management, food, clothing Locations: Northwest DC, Southeast DC, Arlington/Northern Virginia, Silver Spring
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