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These Things Save the Homeless

Street Sense vendor Marcus Green gives advice to those experiencing homelessness

Staying Clean

Ricardo Meriedy opens up about his Heroin addiction and his six year success of sobriety.

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Around in Circles

I have been homeless for the past four years, working with Street Sense and my faith in the Lord has kept me grounded.

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What Brings Me Joy!

This is what brings me joy!

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A Better World

We all go through rough times in our lives. Collectively we should make try to make the world a better place and give thanks when things are going well.

Pope Francis is interviewed by Scarp de' tenis editor Stefano Lampertico

Pope: ‘One must treat all people with humanity’

A year and a half since Pope Francis first spoke to the street paper movement, he has again sat down with one of the International Network of Street Papers’ members for an exclusive interview.

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Proud of My Brother, Part 2

A story about finding faith.

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What Is It I have to Do!

A poem about faith

It's Jesus

Here I Am

A poem about Jesus.

Isotopia, Part 12

The twelfth part of Isotopia

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Finding Me

A poem about religion and faith

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Capture Love

A poem about god and writing.

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All Praises Due to God

Lester L. Benjamin talks about his experiences with spirituality and Street Sense.

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The Two Forces

A poem about God and Satan fighting.

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Ask Yourself: What Have I Done Lately?

L. Morrow writes about religion, homelessness, and personal responsibility.

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God Is Doing His Work Through You

Veda Simpson writes about god and the importance of charity.

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Healing

I spent years feeling inadequate, tears constantly running down my face. I prayed that a much more pleasant emotion would hurry up and come take the place… Read more »

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Blessing

A poem about the soul

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God’s Love

Many of our human disturbances show evidence of a lack of love.

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A Healthy Body

Evelyn talks about the powerful effects of love.

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