We ARE STILL HERE and Back on the Streets!

The past few months have been tumultuous.

In the blink of an eye, every StreetWise magazine vendor became unemployed, which caused many to lose their livelihoods and community of support. We had to change the way we do things, the way we deliver our services and fulfill our mission. Almost overnight, StreetWise went from a community with a mission of a hand up, not a handout, to a place to drop in, get basic food and emergency cash support, and leave. It was a difficult time.

As we move into Phase 4, businesses, museums and parks begin to reopen.

StreetWise vendors are excited to be among those returning to work.

This is our first printed edition of the magazine since March 30. We are pleased to highlight the work of Matthew Hoffman and his message of positivity. Issues like this remind me how the magazine is now, more than ever, as important as it’s ever been as we give a voice to those who experience homelessness, poverty, injustice, and inequality while building connections between different communities.

I want to thank you all for your support for our vendors over these past several months. Because of you, our vendors were able to maintain a modest income through donations and subscriptions, to receive meals and essential PPE, and, as important, your words of encouragement and expressions of gratitude. Because of you, today is possible!

Thank you for your support for StreetWise and the magazine vendor force!

Please stay healthy,

Julie Youngquist

Executive Director | StreetWise