Giving voice to the voiceless and inspiring change

CHON GOTTI

Artist/Vendor

It's a joy to work with the Street Sense Media team, A group of passionate individuals living out their dream, Using their skills to give voice to the voiceless, Telling stories that inspire and leave us breathless.

From the streets of D.C. to the alleys of Baltimore, They bring to light the issues we cannot ignore, The struggles of the homeless, the marginalized, And those who are too often demonized.

Their cameras capture the beauty in the chaos, The hope in the struggle, the light in the shadows. Their words give power to those who have none, And their work reminds us we are not alone.

With every article, every video, every photo, They inspire change, they make us grow, They challenge us to see the world in a new way, And to take action, to make a difference every day.

It's a joy to work with the Street Sense Media team, For they remind us that journalism can be more than a scheme. It can be a force for good, a way to build community, To shine a light on the world and bring about unity.

So let us celebrate this team, this group of heroes, Their work is not just for the homeless, But for us all, to help us see, That change is possible, and it starts with you and me.

I am your amazing Street Sense vendor and staff member Chon Gotti, I would like to thank all of our beautiful customers for first listening to our stories while reading to understand our glories. On behalf of our Street Sense Media family, we love all of you.

GRETA CHRISTIAN

Artist/Vendor

You can have a lot of money if you know how to spend it

You can use money for everything:

Your safety

Your health

Your family

Your rent and other bills

Your groceries

Your life

But remember: you have to use your money wisely!

KYM PARKER

Artist/Vendor

When I wake up in the morning

It’s the first thing I think about That smell is beauty

The aroma

That’s life, that’s joy

Coffee

The smell of it, that taste, Can send us all to recieve It’s the beauty of God

That made the cocoa bean

It’s like a starfish

Maple syrup and jam

Things that feel good in your tum, Things that feel good in your soul

The things we can prize on all life

Some people drink tea, they are

The weaker beans in this life

I love God always, I love coffee, I love tea, the fact that She created all of this I have a taste Everybody feels it in their heart.

QUEENIE FEATHERSTONE

Artist/Vendor

This acrostic poem goes to my sister and friend Miss Denise Vinson. You see, reader, I want each and every one to know about how Denise stood by my side, not looking down on me. Not judging me, but always there to help me during this trying time in my life of being homeless. Denise is a single mother of four kids. She stood her ground while raising them. She kept upholding strong standards unto them in every sense of the word. And now, she is truly reaping the benefits. Denise’s two oldest have now completed their master’s degrees and her two youngest are in college. Please take a moment and read this acrostic poem to Denise.

D = Decisive

E = Eminent

N = Noble

I = Instructive

S = Scholarly

E = Enthusiastic