StreetWise is a social enterprise designed to help severely impoverished men and women out of poverty. We publish weekly StreetWise, a general interest magazine with a gritty "from the streets perspective" to give insight to its readers on what is really going on in Chicago. By using vendors as the distribution mechanism, we are able to personalize the face of poverty and create income for the vendor. read more >>
2010 NASNA Conference Announcement
Video created by students from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University
Save the Date: StreetWise Gala, Friday, August 13th
News And Events
The Women's Business Development Center to do a short documentary
The Women's Business Development Center has asked to do a short documentary on StreetWise and five ACCESSORIES. The TV segment will be posted on the www.wbdc.org website and Today's Chicago Women website.
Save Troy Foundation featured on CBS News with Katie Couric
Some of you know about our Streetwise board member Pete Kadens' recent endeavors in the homeless community. The story about how he met his formerly homeless friend, Troy, aired tonight on CBS National News with Katie Couric. This is 2.5 minute segment and what it really tells us is that each and every one of us has the power to make a positive impact on peoples' lives. watch the special here. >>
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Watch the StreeWise:The Move Trailer
See what people had to say about this touching documentary featuring a look into the lives of StreetWise vendors by Chicago Filmmaker Rob Federighi. view trailer >>
2009 Silver Feather Award
Suzanne Hanney wins the 2009 Silver Feather Award.
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See the StreetWise photo mosaic picture
Check out the photo mosaic made up of pictures from various StreetWise events. Please allow time for page to load.
