Street Sense Media offers economic opportunities to people experiencing homelessness through media that elevates voices and encourages debate on poverty and ...

Street Sense is now Street Sense Media. Our new name reflects an evolution in our programming that began in 2013....

Jan 1, 2025 · We are getting very disturbing reports from D.C.’s Department of Health as we prepare to remember those who have died without the dignity of a home and a proper burial for this year’s memorial service and vigil. The number of people who die each year due to all sorts of preventable causes is ...

Our mission is to end homelessness in the Washington, D.C. area by empowering people in need with the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed. Together we use a range of media platforms to raise awareness and spotlight solutions to homelessness in our community. What We Do Street Sense Media produces journalism, film, theater, photography, audio, illustration, and more, all for the purpose of ...

Sep 25, 2024 · Street Sense was nominated for two awards from the International Network of Street Papers at its annual conference.

Jul 17, 2024 · Migrants and their advocates say the Office of Migrant Services has not done enough to ensure migrant families can find stable housing.

Aug 16, 2023 · Jacqueline Turner reflects on the importance of Street Sense and commits to continuing her work at the paper.

A journalist’s guide to reporting on homelessness Be aware of the many clichés and tropes used to inaccurately describe homeless people. Clichés and stereotypes often define stories about homeless people. These may include any of the following characterizations: a drug addict, a mentally ill person, a criminal, an alcohol abuser. These struggles are not unique to homeless people and many ...

Interim Editor-in-Chief Annemarie Cuccia writes about the changes at Street Sense over the last few months.

Nov 16, 2022 · James Davis shares the history of Street Sense Media for the organization's 20th anniversary.