StreetWise is a Chicago-based organization that aims to empower marginalized individuals by providing them with opportunities to earn a dignified income. Through their magazine, StreetWise offers a hand up, not a handout, allowing vendors to purchase and resell the publication to meet their immediate needs. Additionally, StreetWise's S.T.E.P. program equips individuals with job skills training, employment connections, and ongoing support services to help them transition into and maintain employment.
With over 180,000 magazines sold yearly and a 53% employment rate in their S.T.E.P. program, StreetWise is dedicated to elevating marginalized voices and offering a pathway out of homelessness and poverty. Through their initiatives, StreetWise is making a significant impact in the lives of individuals seeking to improve their circumstances and build a better future.
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