Content categorized as Religion

What do I want for myself?

I want to live a life of God. I want God in all of my thoughts, all the things I do, and my whole life… Read more »

A Weak Response to Bigotry

Rabbi Shmuel Herzfel of the Ohev Sholom (the National Synagogue) criticizes the city council for its weak response to Councilmember Trayon White’s anti-Semitic comments.

I have been violated

A poem about overcoming hardship

Keeping the faith

There is a new civil war going on in America. Much of the world is losing faith and trust in us. The word of God says the new Babylon will fall. It will be cut off from the world and will fall from within.

Long year, Long road

Scott Lovell talks about the health problems he has had in 2017

Faith and Forgiveness

A Poem about god and faith

America’s largest Catholic church may be complete, but its work with the poor is never over

Two vendors interview two priests at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Surviving the Cold

Dwayne Butler talks about the difficulties of being homeless in cold weather.

New Years resolutions and reflections

Street Sense vendors reflect back on 2017 and talk about their new years resolutions.

Never give up hope

Craig Thompson discusses homelessness, D.C, and religion.

I’m sorry, God

A vendor atones.

Merry Christmas!

Charles Davis sends holiday wishes to those he loves.

Forever

A vendor describes eternity.

Christmas Day

Volunteer Tammy Rice shares her feelings of wonder on a holiday.

Nice and kind-hearted

It is a very special gift that God has given to us, this ability to express love and kindness. Being nice and kind-hearted is difficult… Read more »

Three women I respect

Patty Smith writes about three women she respects.

Vendor Profile: John Littlejohn

A vendor profile of John Littlejohn, who has worked for Street Sense since 2010.

Street Papers Should be Used by All Churches

Street Sense can be used as a tool to help homeless people in every state. The paper can help the public to see us as people. People who want to work, not to beg.

My Birthday

At the end of the day, they all expressed how much fun we had and decided to meet again real soon, as being a family is important and we should never take it for granted.

Barriers to Exiting Homelessness

Vendor Gwynette Smith explains why faith and transportation can be barriers to exiting homelessness.