about STREETWISE StreetWise provides Chicagoans in need with “a hand up, not a handout.” StreetWise creates employment opportunities for individuals who are homeless or experiencing poverty. Anyone who wants to work has the opportunity to move themselves out of crisis. How it all began... It’s hard to believe that 28 years ago on Aug. 24, 1992, the first edition of StreetWise hit the streets of Chicago. Our founder, Judd Lofchie, found a practical solution to the crisis of homelessness in Chicago. The idea was simple: give homeless men and women a chance to gain economic self-sufficiency, personal dignity, and to help themselves by selling a newspaper to earn an income rather than begging. More than 350 homeless men and women purchased and sold more than 60,000 issues of StreetWise within the first 5 weeks! Selling StreetWise is a job. Our vendors are self-employed entrepreneurs. Our success is due to the commitment, dedication, and persistence of our StreetWise magazine vendors. They go out each day to greet you – their loyal customers. It is because of your support that our vendors can pay rent, utilities, purchase food and clothing, and even save some money.
BETTER SOON, THX by TRAVIS LAMPE The world has taken a beating. Let’s fix this place up! Don’t forget to sign the cast. Travis is an artist based in Chicago who paints sad, angry and/or drunk things, usually, but in a fun way. He never paints elbows or knees, instead favoring an elbow and kneeless style inspired by old-timey cartoons and Dr. Seuss.
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STREETWISE MAGAZINE StreetWise magazine is an award-winning publication that is socially conscious and Chicago-centric. It raises awareness of the impact of poverty and homelessness in Chicago, across the nation, and around the world. StreetWise is among the largest “street papers” in the United States and serves as a model for street papers across North America. The editorial staff work hard to provide intriguing articles about today’s important issues as well as entertaining articles to enhance the reader’s daily life. S.T.E.P. TO EMPLOYMENT The S.T.E.P. is our employment preparation and placement program aimed at assisting at-risk job seekers in finding and maintaining sustainable employment. We help individuals eliminate barriers and overcome obstacles to employment and self-sufficiency. SUPPORT SERVICES Meeting basic needs by distributing emergency clothing, hygiene kits, and providing hot meals. Staff is on hand to assist with accessing community resources and benefits, referrals for housing, healthcare or legal assistance, and providing emergency support. STREETWISE IS EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO WORK!
about THE DAILY PLANET, LTD.
The Daily Planet Ltd. is a full service video production company headquartered in Chicago with offices in Los Angeles and Washington DC/Baltimore. Daily Planet can concept, shoot, edit and animate; clients include businesses, non-profits and advertising agencies.
GREEN WITH ENVY by WON KIM Revise CMW has been thorough in everything he does. A chef operating two restaurants, a DJ, muralist, and now COVID-19 survivor, Revise has been busy despite the pandemic. A staple in the Chicago graffiti scene for almost 20 years, he has built up a network of collectors and supporters with a unique abstract style that can be recognized from murals, breweries, and labels, to Michelin-starred restaurants all across the city.
Daily Planet has won multiple Midwest Emmys and Tellys.
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