January

Taste for the Homeless

StreetWise participated in “Taste for the Homeless,” an event created by Michael Airhart, one of the 20 Most Inspiring Chicagoan honorees in 2019. It featured entertainment, food, clothing giveaways, opportunities to speak with social workers, and resources to apply for jobs, all in an exciting party atmosphere, that most people who are experiencing homelessness don’t get to experience very often.

Cooking Demo

Heartland Health Centers stopped by the StreetWise offices to share quick and easy tips to stay healthy on a budget. Vendors even got to partake in a cooking demo, making a lovely (and healthy) pumpkin mousse.

North American Network of Street Papers

The International Network of Street Papers (INSP) officially launched North American Network of Street Papers (NANSP), to build relations and support for street papers specifically on our continent. StreetWise has been very proud to contribute to the initiative, as our network steadily grows. Follow them at facebook.com/INSPNorthAmerica

NBA All Star Game celebration/Notre Take Over

StreetWise was grateful to feature the work of local artist, Cody Hudson, who collaborated with Nike's Jordan Brand to create a capsule collection for the 8x8 - Unite project. The aim of the project is to celebrate the return of the NBA All Star game to Chicago, by having 8 local artists create art work representing the 8 different CTA train lines. Hudson's work for the project launched exclusively at Notre (118 N. Peoria St.). Notre hosted a party on January 24 to preview the launch of the collection, as well as to preview the January 27 issue of StreetWise! The party also featured a limited print by Hudson, with proceeds from its sales being donated directly to StreetWise.