A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out

Streetwise Statistics
250 Individuals empowered to work
Over 150,000 magazines sold yearly
Assisted participants with access to resources including ID’s, birth certificate, public benefits, and referrals
15,000 meals served
Immediate income earned!

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