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. And our new name more accurately describes the organization as it exists …

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.

Jan 1, 2025 · Between 2023 and 2024, the District saw rates of homelessness rise for the second year in a row, with older residents representing the fastest-growing group of unhoused people, …

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 …

D.C. has increased its efforts against homeless encampments this year. Why it matters: Homelessness has risen two years in a row, drawing questions around whether the city is …

Jan 15, 2025 · Homelessness in the District of Columbia increased by 14% in the last year, according to the 2024 Point in Time (PIT) Count. But it’s not due to a lack of funding. In fact, …

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

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 …

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