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A reflective poem on faith, doubt, and belief, exploring how spiritual convictions are questioned through everyday encounters and survival.

A Street Sense vendor reflects on faith, gratitude, personal growth, sobriety goals, and hope for connection in the new year.

We believe ending homelessness begins with listening to the stories of those who have experienced it.

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Vendor Vincent Watts II gives his review of the YA hit turned movie Enders Game. Find out if the cinematic experience lives up to the novel.

A reflective prose piece about self-discovery, unexpected opportunity, personal agency, and the dangers of letting others define your path.

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A confluence of socioeconomic factors has had a strong influence on D.C.’s severe crisis in affordable housing, Mark Rose ...

A reflection on friendship, ego, homelessness advocacy, and how random acts of kindness sustain the lifelong struggle.