Vendor A. Allen: Goodbye Rivka!

Rivka Benjamin is a Loyola student who came to StreetWise in January 2021. She was pregnant with twins and came in with a friendly attitude and a big smile.

We at StreetWise were honored to have such a symbol of motherhood in our presence. Even though she was pregnant, she never stopped moving.

She worked hard at helping us with orientation of new vendors (preparing identifications and locations). She also had many innovative ideas that helped StreetWise as a whole.

She worked tirelessly until she took a maternity leave, and then came back in time for our welcome back celebration. She actively participated in the dancing and fun and games.

Sad to say, the last day came for her internship at StreetWise. We at StreetWise decided to give her a going away party.

It was sad, but because her husband Mike and her two babies, Elan and Xander, were there to help us, it was not so sad.

She and her family truly livened up our day August 13. With that being said, we want to wish Rivka and her family Godspeed. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and joy with the StreetWise family. You will be missed.

From Left: Front Desk Associate Shirley Baker, Executive Director Julie Youngquist, Program Manager Amanda Jones, Workforce Coordinator Rashawn Sanders, Executive Assistant Patrick Edwards, Vendor A. Allen, Intern Rivka Benjamin, and Magazine Sales Specialist Ron Madere (Plus, Rivka's twins (front)).