Amanda: So things have been going down, and
we’re just trying to figure out what we can 
Amanda: do to make things better or support
vendors more, make it more profitable for people
Amanda: and help them with sales.
Streetwise's main purpose is to provide access
to income, in a gainful way.
Everyone needs some cash, and this provides
that opportunity for them. Someone can come in
here straight from the hospital, from jail, from
whatever situation they're in, and come in here 
and start earning money that day after completing
their orientation.
A Allen: That means that you can go out, and start
earning immediate cash today. Whether it be to buy
A Allen: you something to eat, or whether it be, you
know, to just have some money in your pocket ok.
We help anyone who's in our organization with any
of the other basic needs related to housing, food…
public benefits, and can refer them to a variety of
other social services, mental health needs, substance 
abuse, education, or things like that.
Steven: It’s not going towards drugs, it’s not going
towards alcohol, it’s actually going towards a
Steven: very good cause! Streetwise, Streetwise!
In our code of conduct, we ask that people not be
using substances while they're selling the magazine.
A Allen: Streetwise, Streetwise!
If they can be sober for a few hours, and sell the
magazine, that is one step better than consistently using,
and not doing anything to sort of contribute to themselves.
Oluwaseun: Start your Tuesday with a Streetwise
copy for $2? For $2 today? You take care sir.
When people come in our door, it might be first to
come in for a hot meal, and then they realize that 
there's other services they can get here. One of our
other core values is offering people dignity. 
Dignity in their work, and dignity in being part of
our society, that they're not always included in.
A Allen: Hey Jake! What’s up Jake? Jake thank you so
much man, you have a great day! Happy Monday!
People selling Streetwise magazine on the
corner, get to know people who live downtown,
on the Gold Coast, in the suburbs, all over
the city, and people build relationships.
Oluwaseun: Ok are you sure? Ok! Thank you! May
I shake your hand ma’am? Thank you!
Customer: You’re welcome.
Oluwaseun: You take care.
We’re able to share those stories, and give people
a voice that didn't have a voice before.
Gwendolyn: Yeah that’s me. Yeah.
Customer: It’s you! I just noticed that!
