After a staff member was shot and killed at a youth drop-in center last year, the facility was closed for weeks. The shooting still casts a palpable shadow over the DC Doors community. streetsensemedia.org/article/in-the…

Have you seen new pink vending machines popping up around the city? They're stocked with Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and other safer use supplies as part of a local organization's harm reduction efforts. Read more at bit.ly/3JQCfXF

Looking for some love this Mother's Day weekend? Pick up a copy of Street Sense to read the heartfelt tributes our vendors wrote to their moms.

An Imagined Interview with Madam C.J. Walker by Nikila Smith. Explore the life and legacy of one of history's trailblazing entrepreneurs. Don't miss this captivating story that brings the past to life. #HistoricalPerspectives #StreetSenseMedia
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's 2025 proposed budget cuts funding for eviction prevention and homeless services and has no new housing vouchers. Get caught up on her proposal before the D.C. Council makes this own later this month. streetsensemedia.org/article/mayor-…

This week's encampment updates: D.C. closed three small encampments in mid-April. At one, police detained a pregnant woman for about an hour while the city closed her encampment, throwing away many of her belongings. streetsensemedia.org/article/encamp…

D.C. police temporarily detained a pregnant Black woman during an encampment closure on April 17. The police held her in a police van for an hour while the city removed her encampment. Read the full story here: bit.ly/3USsoHc

Diving Deep: Marcus McCall's Latest Story, “Trusted Interest.” Read and learn more about this Street Sense Art piece. #StreetSenseMedia #DCArt
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A new issue is on the streets NOW! Find your local vendor to read about efforts to combat youth homelessness, the Supreme Court case that could change the way cities around the U.S. respond to unsheltered homelessness, and tributes to the moms of Street Sense.

What Matters: Dive into Kym Parker's latest story. Featuring an excerpt of the poem that inspired reflection. #StreetSenseArt #CommunityVoices #Inspiration #Reflection
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My Space: Angie Whitehurst writes about the space she takes with her everywhere. #DCArt #StreetSenseMedia #StreetSenseArt
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A proposed nine-story lodging threatens to erode what remians of Chinatown. Chinese elders are coming together to protect and preserve the neighborhood. #StreetSenseMedia #ChinatownDC
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Embracing the Season: Aida Peery makes an ode to spring in the poem “I love spring.” #StreetSenseArt #SpringVibes #SeasonalReflections
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Hostile Architecture and DC's Homelessness Epidemic: A high school student sheds light on how hostile architecture diminishes accessibility for people experiencing homelessness. #DCHomelessness #HostileArchitecture
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Chinese elders unite to preserve Chinatown. With a new proposal threatening to disrupt the community with a nine-story lodging, residents are working to protect their neighborhood. #StreetSenseMedia
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Workers at Unity Health Care, which provides health care in the D.C. Jail, shelters, and community clinics are beginning their first union contract negotiation for better conditions. Read Nora Scully’s article to learn more. #StreetSenseMedia #DCHealthCare bit.ly/3Qjwm90

According to a new report, D.C. leads the nation in homelessness among young children. Over 7% of all children under 3 in D.C. experience homelessness, surpassing rates in any state across the U.S.
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Vendor Willie Futrelle shares insights from a Senate speech that ignited thoughts on saving our planet. Read Willie's reflections and explore the need for environmental action. #EnvironmentalAwareness #SaveOurPlanet #CommunityVoices
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Waking Us Up: Gracias Garcias reflects on the state of the world following an act of self-immolation #StreetSenseMedia #Awareness #Reflection
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In this week's encampment update: On March 27, D.C. authorities removed a one-person encampment near the Anacostia River. Read the column every week to stay informed. #EncampmentUpdate #AnacostiaRiver
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