Colly Dennis interviews a Raise the Wage Coalition member about the movement for a higher minimum wage
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How are we going to “Raise the Wage?”
In the Bottom, In the Cut
Street Sense vendor and artist shares his experiences as living unsheltered.
Two Weeks Gone & Back
Street Sense vendor and artist shares her experience about taking care of her mother and concerns about her health.
Marcus Green Celebrates Perseverance
Street Sense Vendor Marcus Green recently graduated from Project Empowerment and looks ahead to a job interview and self-publishing his first book.
Down on the Farm: Part 1
Vendor/Artist Eric Thompson-Bey writes about his move to Pennsylvania and his new job at Quaker Valley Orchards.
Voter’s Guide: 2016 D.C. Primary Elections
See where the candidates for D.C.’s 2016 Primaries stand on issues affecting the District’s un-housed community
Voice of a Liberated Negro
I believed Barack Obama, as our first black president, would be a net positive for the black community. However I became dismayed when I… Read more »
Moving Up: Why Getting an Education Helps You Get Ahead in Life
As we move towards the summer, hundreds of thousands of college graduates are receiving their degrees and if you are someone who is homeless, struggling… Read more »
🎧 Sounds From the Street: Wendy Oxenhorn on Founding the Street Paper Movement
A twist of fate catapulted Wendy into a life of social work that eventually led her to co-found the first street paper and spark a global movement.
MOVING UP:California’s mininmum wage increase affects the District
Advocates for those seeking an increase in the minimum wage saw a huge victory last month as California, led by Governor Jerry Brown, passed an…
Georgetown Study Finds Subsidized Jobs Sustainable
The Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality released a report called “Lessons Learned From 40 Years of Subsidized Employment Programs.” The report’s authors analyzed more… Read more »
How to Break Barriers to Employment
Are you having problems getting or keeping a job? Are you concerned about what effect arrests, convictions or a bad credit history may have on… Read more »
Bill Aims to Jumpstart Employment
D.C. recently ended the public revision period concerning DC Works, a part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is a federal law… Read more »
🎧 Sounds From the Street: Adam Motiwala on Digital Training for the Homeless
Adam discusses how his digital marketing workshop has evolved into a groundbreaking income-generating model for homeless individuals.
Thank You!
I want to thank Dan, Vivian, Dana, Jennifer, and other loyal customers for supporting me throughout the months! And all of my newest customers on… Read more »
Minimum Wage Vote Stalled
Efforts to increase the District’s minimum wage to $15 were stifled late in January, according to a report by WAMU. Superior Court Judge Maurice A…. Read more »
Transgender Job Applicants Face Discrimination in the District
Consuella Lopez, business owner and hairstylist, loves her work. She loves the freedom to be herself, unapologetically. “If you don’t like it, fine. I’m tired… Read more »
MOVING UP: Look Sharp for Less
As the New Year has started, you may be trying to start the year off by getting a job or moving into a new career….
