Spare Change News/Homeless Empowerment Project

Cause Area

  • Employment
  • Homeless & Housing
  • Media & Broadcasting

Location

1151 Massachusetts AvenueCambridge, MA 02138 United States
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Mission Statement

Since the publication of the first issue of Spare Change News in 1992,we have pursued a three-fold mission for addressing homelessness:

  • Produce a product, the Spare Change News street paper, that homeless and low-income people can sell with dignity;
  • Provide a way for low-income and homeless people to showcase their talents and tell their stories by publishing their work and paying them for their contributions; and
  • Educate the general public about the issues and realities faced by people living in poverty.

Description

Spare Change News vendors --our salespeople-- buy the paper for $0.25 per copy and sell it for $1.00, earning the balance for themselves; they also often receive tips, so the work can provide a good supplemental income. More important, the job offers good preparation and practice for other work, with a bonus boost to self-esteem.

Writing and producing the paper requires the effort of many volunteers: writers, editors, designers, photographers, and distribution and office staff. all supported by charitable grants and individual donations. We receive no government assistance.

We welcome college students, community members, and our readers as volunteers.

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