Jeffery J. Carter writes about a spiritual experience he had and how important it was that grace and kindness are shown to others.
Content categorized as Mentorship
Be careful how you treat your guests
New Year, New Friend
I’ve had the pleasure and honor to be a cardmaker with Second Story Cards for the past year. Second Story Cards is a D.C.-based social enterprise that… Read more »
Marion, Our Marion
Marcellus Phillips’ take on the legacy of Marion Barry
A real opportunity
Eric Thompson-Bey discusses his journey to getting a job in a restaurant, which began when he obtained an externship through a culinary program called Real Opps located at Thrive D.C.
How creating dolls serves as therapy for homeless women
Several women from N Street Village took part in a 12-week program led by artist Erika Cleveland, in which they designed and created traditional flip dolls inspired by their lives.
Our leader
Phillip black praises a leader.
Everyone needs a “gravity assist” to get through life, says NASA’s Dr. Jim Green
The longest-serving director of planetary science at NASA talks space, struggle and perseverance.
The Last Word (03.31.2010): Unpaid and Working Hard
A volunteer shares her experiences as an unpaid intern for Street Sense and the perspective it has brought to her.
People Helping People
Artist/Vendor Jeffrey McNeil shares about his experience guest speaking at Georgetown University Law Center.
Vanderbilt U. Sends Students to the Streets
Twelve Vanderbilt University students experienced living homeless for 48 hours as part of an educational partnership with The National Coalition for the Homeless.
The Student Vendor Experience
Students from a local school get the chance to spend a day in the shoes of a Street Sense Vendor.
