December 21, 2020 - January 3, 2021

December 21, 2020 - January 3, 2021 Vol. 28 No. 49

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0 2 o 2 e c n 4 a d d i R d Goo Happy Holi d ays 6 & the BE ST N e w Year! 15 e s i W t e e r St dors Ven & Staff

Chicago events and gatherings are cancelled until further notice. We are replacing our usual calendar with recommendations from StreetWise vendors, readers and staff to keep you entertained at home!

Cover Story: 2020 @ Streetwise 2020 has been a year full of hardships and social unrest. As we look back at this year, we actually found that there were plenty of silver linings as well.

Take a look back with us as at obstacles and our many blessings.

The Playground THIS PAGE: Dumpster fire art by The Chivery.

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ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time.

To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of what to do at home and why you love them to: Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org

Holiday Laughs!

Christmas Bingo: It’s A Ho-Ho-Holy Night Streaming Comedy "Christmas Bingo: It’s A Ho-Ho-Holy Night" will take you back to the bingo halls of Catholic church basements! Or, if you’re not of the RC variety (that’s Roman Catholic), you’ll still love this smash hit, streaming throughout the holiday season.

Tickets are $20 at nuns4fun-entertainment.ticketleap.com. Performances will be aired through December 27, Wednesdays and Sundays starting at 2 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 6 p.m.

Written by Vicki Quade, one of the creators of the hit comedy "Late Nite Catechism," "Christmas Bingo" brings together two of the best things about being Catholic: Christmas and bingo. The show features the character of Mrs. Mary Margaret O’Brien, a former nun and current bingo caller. Brush up on your Yuletide trivia and watch as audience members play for actual prizes in this uniquely interactive show. Laugh as the show tackles the wackiest myths and most outrageous facts about Christmas, including jolly old St. Nick’s origins and where candy canes come from.

New Traditions!

'The Steadfast Tin Soldier' Gather the family together to experience Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company’s production of "The Steadfast Tin Soldier." Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story about a little tin soldier who never gives up, Chicago’s beloved holiday tradition will stream in your home through December 27! Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman’s production is a gorgeous spectacle of music and movement that the Chicago Tribune deems "4 stars, A treat for all ages! It’s transformational, truly. Barely more than an hour long, this major new work is one holiday experience you don’t want to miss.” $25 at lookingglasstheatre.org

(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT

Life is a Cabaret!

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The Pursuit of Happiness: A BoHo Exploration of Freedom A virtual cabaret streaming online. This collection of songs, stories, and artistic expression showcases the individual relationships that artists of color have with freedom. In developing this program, BoHo sought to give space to those individuals who are ordinarily not seen in their fullness in order to explore their personal perspectives on the BoHo Pillar of Freedom. Whether you have been given permission to be free or you fight for freedom every waking moment, everyone has a unique perspective on this subject. Watch for FREE at bohotheatre.com

Outdoor Art!~

Walk Chalk Howard Street As part of Roger’s Park Business Alliance’s “Live Love Shop Rogers Park,” 3D art by Nate Baranowski will be displayed at the storefront windows of the following 10 businesses (listed east to west): Athena Board Game Cafe, Lost Eras, Lady B Boutique, Sol Cafe, Curls and Company, Salerno’s on Tap, Howard Area Community Center, Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine, Hip Circle Empowerment Center and Badou Senegalese Cuisine. A walking tour map is available at howardstreetchicago.com. FREE.

Art on theMart!

'Nutcracker' on theMART This year's holiday festivities will look much different, but one thing stays constant: Christopher Wheeldon's “The Nutcracker.” The Joffery Ballet is sharing a newly animated digital display of "The Nutcracker," running through December 30, as part of Chicago’s Art on theMART — the largest permanent digital art projection in the world. The display runs approximately 30 minutes, once at 7 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m., and can be viewed for free from the jetty section of the Chicago Riverwalk on Wacker Drive between Wells and Franklin Streets. The program also includes projections of the Art Institute of Chicago's "Monet and Chicago" exhibition and "City Circle Heart," a new exhibition presented by Arts of Life.

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A Classic!

2020 It’s A Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!

George Bailey – the Everyman from small town Bedford Falls whose dreams of escape and adventure were stopped by family obligation and civic duty – has fallen on desperate times. Only a miracle can save him from despair. Filled with original music and classic holiday carols, this warm “holiday favorite makes the bell rings every time,” says the Chicago Tribune. For over 19 years, American Blues has treated audiences to a live retelling of the Frank Capra classic in a 1940s radio broadcast tradition, making "It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!" the second longest-running holiday play in Chicago! Wed 7 p.m.; Thurs 7 p.m.; Fri 7 p.m. (except Dec 25 & Jan 1) Saturdays 4 & 7 p.m.; Sun 3 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2021. Tickets start at $45 at americanbluestheater.com

Chicago Traditions!

CTA Holiday Train and Bus The six-car holiday train is decorated with multi-colored lights and features a flat car in the middle that carries Santa and his reindeer. The train will run between approximately 2 and 9 p.m., see transitchicago.com. For 2020, trains will run "out of service," without passengers and photo ops with Santa, to allow social distancing. December 21: Yellow Line.

The Holiday Bus exterior features Chicago's skyline one snowy evening with “Ralphie the Reindeer” leading the way, his nose aglow and Santa’s sleigh in tow. These buses will run in the afternoon on: December 22: #28 Stony Island; December 23: #29 State; December 24: #J14 Jeffery Jump. Normal CTA fares apply.

Exclusive Content!

A Sugar Plum of a Tradition: Ruth Page’s 'The Nutcracker' Past, Present & Future The Ruth Page Center for the Arts is proud to share a new, behind the scenes view of the beloved holiday tradition and the longest-running “The Nutcracker” in Chicago’s history. This online documentary shares archival film footage, interviews with distinguished guest artists, and commentary from the creative forces that have brought this famous Holiday production to millions of people since 1965. Viewing is available through Thursday, Dec. 31. Tickets are $20 at ruthpage.org.

A New Take!

COD College Theater: “A Christmas Carol” This family-friendly show shares the heartwarming classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who learns that change is always possible and that the greatest joy is caring for those less fortunate. This production, directed by Amelia Barrett, is filmed and presented on Zoom. $16 for unlimited watching until Jan. 3, 2021 at atthemac.org/events/a-christmas-carol

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The Year in Revi January Taste for the Homeless

StreetWise participated in “Taste for the Homeless,” an event created by Michael Airhart, one of the 20 Most Inspiring Chicagoan honorees in 2019. It featured entertainment, food, clothing giveaways, opportunities to speak with social workers, and resources to apply for jobs, all in an exciting party atmosphere, that most people who are experiencing homelessness don’t get to experience very often.

Cooking Demo

Heartland Health Centers stopped by the StreetWise offices to share quick and easy tips to stay healthy on a budget. Vendors even got to partake in a cooking demo, making a lovely (and healthy) pumpkin mousse.

North American Network of Street Papers

The International Network of Street Papers (INSP) officially launched North American Network of Street Papers (NANSP), to build relations and support for street papers specifically on our continent. StreetWise has been very proud to contribute to the initiative, as our network steadily grows. Follow them at facebook.com/INSPNorthAmerica

NBA All Star Game celebration/Notre Take Over

StreetWise was grateful to feature the work of local artist, Cody Hudson, who collaborated with Nike's Jordan Brand to create a capsule collection for the 8x8 - Unite project. The aim of the project is to celebrate the return of the NBA All Star game to Chicago, by having 8 local artists create art work representing the 8 different CTA train lines. Hudson's work for the project launched exclusively at Notre (118 N. Peoria St.). Notre hosted a party on January 24 to preview the launch of the collection, as well as to preview the January 27 issue of StreetWise! The party also featured a limited print by Hudson, with proceeds from its sales being donated directly to StreetWise.

February #TheCOOLParty

The StreetWise Auxiliary Board kicked off our first fundraiser of the year with the annual #TheCOOLParty benefit. The event was hosted at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (4046 W. Armitage Ave.) The night was filled with music by My Boy Elroy, Chicago Traffic Jam, and StreetWise Vendor Lindsey Slator. Multiple artists donated their work to sell, with all proceeds benefiting StreetWise.

Oscars & #VendorWeek

StreetWise celebrated #VendorWeek (February 3 - 9) with our annual Oscars edition.

StreetWise vendors and friends were treated to screenings of Academy-nominated films, and got to weigh in on the buzz just ahead of the 92nd Academy Award ceremony. Many of our vendors accurately predicted who would be taking home trophies. The majority of vendors predicted a Best Actress win for Renée Zellweger ("Judy") and all of our vendors believed Joaquin Phoenix ("Joker") would take home Best Actor. Our vendors chose "Parasite" as the most loved film, but 3 vendors believed it would not take top prize because it is in a foreign language: so happy to be proven wrong!

Law @ the Margins

StreetWise collaborated with Law @ the Margins “The Right to a Home” series, with a piece about food justice in Chicago, written by Alexandria Jacobson, assisted by vendor Lee A. Holmes. Holmes and Editor-in-Chief Suzanne Hanney later collaborated on a story about veteran homelessness.

iew at StreetWise 2020 was a year unlike any other. As Chicagoans, we have had to adapt to trials that have never before been faced.

While the year was rife with tragedy, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the blessings we have received. It has reminded us of the importance of community. With courage and strength, we will get through this, together.

by Dave Hamilton Julie Youngquist and Suzanne Hanney assisting

March StreetWise merges with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

StreetWise and the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago merged! By leveraging our collective resources, we are able to provide more opportunities for our vendors and job seekers and to have access to additional resources for growth. We are also able to focus more on innovation and new social enterprises that increase low barrier opportunities to employment.

As a trailblazer in social enterprise and micro-entrepreneurship, StreetWise had been searching for an innovative, collaborative partner to re-imagine solutions for stabilizing the lives of at-risk individuals through expanded employment and supportive services. We have found that partner in the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago.

This is such an exciting time for StreetWise as we launch a new chapter in our evolution.

Travel Issue & Lockdown

For those who may not know, StreetWise Magazine operates on a 2-week production schedule, meaning we sent our March 16 edition to the printer one week prior, with another week in production, and could not foresee the trials the world is facing due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Our always entertaining and beautiful Travel edition (which highlights vendors from around the world and their favorite spots to visit in their hometowns) was released on the first day of shelterin-place. Looks like no one is going anywhere! As we navigated the quarantine, we decided not to publish a March 23 edition, to encourage vendors to shelter-in-place.

As a result of the lockdown, StreetWise began publishing digital editions on April 6, offering single issues and subscriptions, with sales still benefiting vendors. The digital version of StreetWise is now a permanent part of our production schedule, and subscriptions are available at www.streetwise.org/subscribe, but please always support your local vendor when you can!

I’M STILL HERE

StreetWise launched the I’M STILL HERE campaign to raise funds for StreetWise Vendors and to enable StreetWise to continue to provide essential services, food, masks, and hygiene kits to our vendors. The campaign kicked off with a news story by ABC7. Flyers were created for vendors, who posted them at their selling spots to remind customers that they are, in fact, still here, with information on how to support the vendor and how to subscribe digitally. Funds raised from the campaign also allowed us to provide stipends for vendors while print production was halted.

April We Moved!

The move from Uptown to the South Loop had been in the works for almost a year. After surveying vendors and prospective program participants, it became clear that a location more accessible to the South and West Sides would ease transportation and commuting barriers and open up StreetWise as an option for more people.

Thanks to Deana Haynes, Deanna Becker and Brian Mays of JLL, StreetWise found the perfect new home at 2009 S. State St. Thanks go to our new landlords from Windy City RE and our architect Geri Kelley of MKB Architects. The design, construction, and feel of the space represents the dignity and respect that all of our vendors and job seekers deserve.

The new headquarters is a walk-up storefront where vendors can purchase their magazines. It features an open layout common area with a brand new kitchen for our food and nutrition program, plenty of storage for our coats, blankets, hygiene supplies, and other donations, and of course, plenty of room for our hardworking staff who empower people to work each day.

Providing Food & World Central Kitchen

We had so many amazing partners to provide to-go meals and pantry items throughout the entire year. From weekly chicken/ribs from Carsons, to Gate Gourmet, Southwest Airlines, and so many families.

We also began an AMAZING partnership with Kristi Katz and her team at World Central Kitchen. Local area restaurants deliver meals to StreetWise to be distributed to those in need at our offices at 2009 S. State St. Some restaurant partners include The Fat Shallot, Gibsons, ROOH, Lightly Toasted, Swift & Sons, Manny’s Deli, DineAmic Hospitality, and more, who have donated nutritious meals to make sure our vendors are full and healthy. This partnership truly made lockdown more bearable for many vendors by having access to delicious and nutritious food. Since this partnership began, WCK has delivered 11,500 meals.

In Memorium: Oscar Russell

Oscar Russell was a long-time vendor who worked with StreetWise for over 20 years.

He sold his magazines at the Barnes & Noble on Webster Avenue and Clybourn Street and at the Starbucks on Wrightwood and Racine Avenues.

A friend of his, Murry Mills, lived with Oscar for a couple of years and described him as a goodhearted guy who always treated him with love and respect. Mills was introduced to StreetWise through Oscar and was taught all the tips and tricks of selling magazines. Because of Oscar, Murry was able to meet the people at StreetWise whom he now considers as family. StreetWise will remember you and all your hard work, Oscar.

May White Glove Sanitation Chemicals

White Glove Sanitation Chemicals stopped by with 50 gallons of hand sanitizer for us to distribute to our vendors, job seekers and Chicago's Homeless! Owner Roger Dickens held a press conference in front of our new location and ABC7 Chicago attended.

Pope Francis

In a personal message to the street paper network – expressing his solidarity with its journalists, its frontline staff, its volunteers and its vendors – Pope Francis hailed the work being done by street papers to help “the vulnerable and invisible” in the trying circumstances created by COVID-19, providing hope and courage to press forward. StreetWise Vendor Russell Adams reacted to the Pope's words of encouragement, saying, "Wow, that's awesome coming from the Pope! I really feel blessed we will bounce back. This made my day! Take care everyone."

Chicago Tribune

StreetWise was featured in a story by Darcel Rockett in the Chicago Tribune. The article highlighted the struggles of StreetWise Vendors during the pandemic, and put emphasis on our “I’M STILL HERE” campaign. Read the article at https://bit.ly/2VZbhEo

Census Outreach

In partnership with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, StreetWise received a grant to provide stipends to vendors and job seekers to conduct street outreach with homeless individuals throughout the city. This partnership gave vendors a chance to get back to work, perform important civic engagement work, and earn a living. Vendor A. Allen appeared on Telemundo Chicago on May 27 to talk about how StreetWise vendors were still empowered to work, by encouraging Census participation in hard-to-count communities they frequent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"You all are my StreetWise family. StreetWise always makes me feel so welcome, and I really appreciate the concern and the help that you all give me. Thank you so much for everything!"

Alexandria Banks, StreetWise Vendor

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June Pride Month

StreetWise was bursting with pride this year, so much so that our annual Pride edition (only available digitally) featured an animated cover featuring 4 icons of queer representation, and interviews with them all! Vocalist Adam Lambert, pop duo Tegan & Sara, drag entertainer Jinx Monsoon, and filmmaker John Waters were included.

Chicago Needs Indie Media Live Stream Chicago Reader publisher & Windy City Times owner Tracy Baim and CIMA Partnerships Coordinator Yazmin Dominguez discussed why independent, local media is essential to a fair media landscape in Chicago with Chicago Public Square's Charlie Meyerson, StreetWise's Dave Hamilton, Third Coast Review's Nancy Bishop, Inside Publications' Ron Roenigk and North Lawndale Community News's Isaac Lewis, Jr. COVID-19 is a devastating blow to the finances of businesses and organizations all across the nation, with small local publications being one of the hardest sectors hit. The #SaveChicagoMedia fundraiser helped keep local reporters on the ground covering your communities.

Anguish & Action Free Digital Edition

The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and other African Americans and people of color, as well as the ensuing protests, shone a spotlight on the systemic racial injustices that have plagued our community and country.

We are sad, angry and frustrated by the racism, discrimination and marginalization that affect communities of color. This includes many of the StreetWise vendors and job seekers who are more likely to experience homelessness, incarceration, and violence.

Because of this, we provided a digital copy of our special double-size issue highlighting 8 Chicago #BlackLivesMatter protests in photos by Kathleen Hinkel FREE of charge! Please read and share this touching issue with your fellow Chicagoans and the rest of the world.

You can still read it for FREE at https://issuu.com/streetwise_chi/docs/june8_2020issuu

National Federation of Press Women

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to StreetWise editor Suzanne Hanney, for winning first place for her October 2019 Domestic Violence Month article (StreetWise Vol. 27, No. 43) from the National Federation of Press Women! She also won 2 honorable mentions and 3 Illinois first place awards! We are so happy that you are on our team!

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July StreetWise is back in print!

Since April, StreetWise editions went 100% digital for the safety of our vendors. We finally returned to print with our cover story featuring “You Are Beautiful” artwork by Matthew Hoffman, which was previously only available in digital form.

August Black-Owned Businesses

StreetWise published a two-edition series highlighting Blackowned business in Chicagoland, “Part 1: Restaurants” and “Part 2: Service & Retail.” Both featured business listings, descriptions, and interviews with owners.

28th Anniversary!

Because of COVID-19, we couldn’t celebrate with a big party as usual, but StreetWise’s 28th anniversary didn’t go unnoticed, with digital birthday greetings shared from our vendors online.

"My name is Danny Davis. I would like to let you guys know that I appreciate all the money that you have given to us at StreetWise. I never thought in a million years that all these donations would come to us like this. I've been working with StreetWise for almost 22 years.

I've come a long way. I appreciate everything that you've done, like making sure we have good food to take with us and money in our pockets. You're making sure that we can make it to the next day, next week, or the next month. The money that you've given us has helped a whole lot, especially for me."

Danny Davis, StreetWise Vendor

In Memorium: Lawrence Anthony

With a heavy heart, StreetWise announced the passing of Vendor Lawrence Anthony. He was a standout vendor, always willing to help. Lawrence participated in our special projects, asked the right questions, and frequently contributed to the magazine. He was best known for selling StreetWise across from the Federal Building, in front of Intelligentsia Coffee. He was just at StreetWise the week prior buying papers - thrilled to be back out to give his business a jumpstart. He will be missed.

September & October The 20 Most Inspiring Chicagoans

“Honoring the everyday heroes among us who are making our amazing city even stronger is so important, especially during these challenging and unprecedented times,” said StreetWise Executive Director Julie Youngquist (September 21-27, Vol. 28, No. 37). “Our 20 honorees of 2020 represent a wide variety of courageous people who selflessly work on behalf of others and represent the philanthropic spirit of the city.”

Throughout the month of September, StreetWise released a new video every weekday on our social media channels that highlighted each individual nominee. On October 1, during our virtual StreetWise Fundraising Gala presented by the Kadens Family Foundation, these 20 Most Inspiring Chicagoans were honored: Aleta Clark, founder of Hugs No Slugs, an initiative to promote nonviolence in underprivileged South Side neighborhoods Bryan Cressey, founder of Above and Beyond Recovery Center, an addiction treatment facility for homeless and uninsured people who would otherwise not have access to treatment David Dietz, social responsibility program director at the National Basketball Association (NBA), which facilitates community partnerships on the NBA’s behalf, such as between the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and Emmett Till Fine and Performing Arts Magnet School in Woodlawn Seth El-Jamal, program director for the Chicago Chapter of Friends of the Children, which aims to break the cycle of poverty by mentoring at-risk kids on the West Side Dr. Ngozi Ezike, board certified internist and pediatrician at the Illinois Department of Public Health, who has been a leading voice in containing the pandemic in Illinois Matthew Hoffman, custodian of You Are Beautiful, a project to better the world in little ways, whether 5 million stickers shared globally or 30 outdoor installations in Chicago Adam Hollingsworth, the Dreadhead Cowboy, who owns five horses that he brings into the city and introduces as a calming influence to disproportionately low-income, Black and Brown children who have only seen horses ridden by police officers Ella Jenkins, “First Lady of Children’s Music,” who has recorded African American blues and gospel music, for Smithsonian Folkways and Moses Asch’s Folkways label; she is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Tonika Johnson, social justice artist and photographer whose ongoing project, Folded Map, visually investigates disparities among Chicago residents while bringing them together in conversation Kristi Katz, Chicago Director of Field Operations with Jose Andre’s World Central Kitchen, which sourced and onboarded local restaurants for delivery of 250,000 meals to food-insecure individuals and organizations – including StreetWise – during the pandemic Diane Latiker, who founded the award-winning Kids Off the Block, Inc. in 2003 in her home to get young people involved in programs that would benefit them for the rest of their lives Ed Marszewski, director of the Public Media Institute, co-founder of Marz Community Brewing Co. and founder of Community Kitchen, which prepares 1,000 hot lunches a week for Chicagoans Lamell McMorris, founder of Greenlining Realty USA in West Woodlawn, dedicated to reversing historic effects of redlining in low-income communities by developing quality housing and vibrant commercial corridors Dr. Izabel Olson, founder and CEO of Salt and Light Coalition, a grassroots organization breaking the cycle of human trafficking Julian Posada, founder and president of LiftUp enterprises, a holding company that accelerates the stability and mobility of individuals in low-income communities Chris Redd, actor, writer, stand-up comic and rapper, returning to Saturday Night Live for his fourth season, an Emmy winner for outstanding original music and lyrics in 2018 Olatunji Oboi Reed, founding president and CEO of Equiticity, a movement advocating for racial equity and justice for Black and Brown people across the U.S. Britney Robbins, founder of The Gray Matter Experience, which gives real world experience in entrepreneurship to Black youth Jesse Teverbaugh, director of student and alumni affairs at Cara, which helps men and women affected by poverty get and keep good jobs.

LaSaia Wade, an open Afro-Puerto Rican Trans woman who is founder and executive director of Brave Space Alliance, the first Black-led, trans-led LBGTQ center on the South Side Watch everyone's video at youtube.com/StreetWiseChicago.

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November 'WHERE I STAY' podcast

StreetWise & Rivet are excited to collaborate on "WHERE I STAY," a serialized documentary exploring "invisible" homelessness and economic injustice in America. The first 5 of 8 episodes are out now; they drop every Monday!

Do yourself a favor and dive into this compelling story ASAP! Our November 23 edition featured interviews with Angelica, the subject of the podcast; Jesse Betend, the podcast host; and local experts on youth homelessness from area nonprofits.

LISTEN NOW at www.streetwise.org/whereistay or wherever you get your podcasts!

GiveAShi*t 2021 Collection

The November 30 edition of StreetWise was a full GiveAShi*t takeover, featuring a catalog of all the new designs making their debut this season. GiveaShi*t is the charitable arm of The Daily Planet, Inc. that has teamed with StreetWise and local artists to make limited edition hand-screened designer T-shirts. 100% of profits from every T-shirt sold go to StreetWise and StreetWise vendors. In the last 6 years, GiveAShi*t has raised over $200,000 for StreetWise.

In Memorium: Charles Edwards

It is with great pain that StreetWise announced the passing of beloved vendor Charles Edwards.

Charles had been with StreetWise for years and was well known for selling the magazine in front of Walgreens at Chicago and Michigan Avenues. He had faced many adversities in life, but always with a smile. He will truly be missed.

December Insperity Community Heroes

“Mom always said: be patient, stay calm, don’t complain and don’t get upset. Ask questions. Don’t jump the gun and go off on people.

Thank God and be happy.”

Gerald Farmer, StreetWise Vendor

Established in 2018, the Community Heroes program honors Insperity clients who serve as both business and philanthropic heroes within their respective communities.

Azenity Labs, founded by StreetWise Chairman Emertus Pete Kadens, provides smart infection prevention & commercial disinfecting services to protect staff, students and clients from COVID-19. Azenity selected StreetWise, an organization that offers social services and employment aid to Chicago’s homeless and nearhomeless population, as the recipient of its $5,000 grant.

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Our Mission

Orientation Participants complete a monthlong orientation, focusing on customer service skills, financial literacy and time management to become a badged vendor.

Financial Literacy Vendors buy StreetWise for $0.90, and sell it for $2. The profit of $1.10 goes directly to the licensed vendor for them to earn a living.

Supportive Services StreetWise provides referrals, advocacy and other support to assist participants in meeting their basic needs and getting out of crisis.

S.T.E.P. Program StreetWise’s S.T.E.P. Program provides job readiness training and ongoing direct service support to ensure participants’ success in entering the traditional workforce.

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To empower the entrepreneurial spirit through the dignity of self-employment by providing Chicagoans facing homelessness with a combination of supportive social services, workforce development resources and immediate access to gainful employment.

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