Cynthia Herrion is an artist and vendor with Street Sense Media.

Apollos Robinson is an artist and vendor with Street Sense Media.

Aiden Eisenschenk is a weekly volunteer with Street Sense Media’s Vendor Employment Program. He works with vendors in the main office and over the phone, where he processes their payments, collects ...

Shawn Fenwick's visual art.

Maurice Carter's latest drawing.

A heartfelt poem exploring the struggle to avoid hate and maintain kindness despite strong political differences.

What about not actively donating or giving to the less fortunate — does that make you a sociopath? I mean, it’s not great, but monetary stress, as well as uncertainty about where those funds actually ...

An inspiring Authority Magazine interview explores how small steps and a new mindset can create lasting community change.

D.C. continues encampment closures under new protocol, displacing residents with reduced notice and limited support options.

Proposed Medicaid cuts could increase homelessness and harm health care access for D.C.’s most vulnerable residents, ...

A powerful reflection on recovery, gratitude, and the importance of giving back to those impacted by homelessness.

Spring means it’s time to breathe fresh air after a winter of exhausting effort to endure and adapt to ...