Patricia Henry, Vendor at Massachusetts and E, NW

Patricia Henry hopes to sell more Street Sense, and her resolution is to start a new spot. As the city grows and changes, Patricia hopes to begin selling at a new spot in Columbia Heights. She is worried that it will be hard to leave behind her customers in the Judiciary Square area, but is confident that a new location will help her in the long run.

Frank Mearns, Vendor at Large and Volunteer

Hopes to see his daughters in person and hopes that they get what they want. His goal is to make sure that they get what they want in this coming year.

Michael Lyons, Vendor at Large

Michael is going away for a 30 day trip and hopes that he can make up for the lost time by selling more Street Sense. He is also anxious to deal with his own drinking and drug problems this year by focusing on work and staying away from bad influences.

Roger Dove, Vendor at Large

Roger is a relatively new vendor. He says he hasn’t thought about a resolution, but he does have something on his mind. His goal for the year is to get into housing.

Phillip Howard, Vendor at Dupont Circle

Phillip hopes to stay out of trouble, away from drugs and alcohol. He has been sober for twenty years. He also hopes that this year he will be able to quit smoking, which he has done for most of his life.

Abby Strunk, Executive Director

Abby hopes to create a vibrant community of Washingtonians supporting Street Sense, ultimately empowering more of DC’s homeless to move toward financial independence.

Lisa Gillespie, Editor-in-Chief

Lisa does not believe in New Year’s Resolutions, but in the spirit of the team, says she hopes to do more yoga, eat more unprocessed foods and increase the readership of Street Sense by producing more in-depth articles.

Martin Walker, Vendor and Member of the Board of Directors

To be in his own place by February 1st, so that he can provide a safer place for his son to live. Martin also hopes to get to work using his commercial drivers license, find a vehicle for himself, get his status straight with the IRS, and finally to finish his GED.

Jeffery McNeil, Vendor at Large

Jeffery quips that he hopes to marry someone rich this year, but adds that his goal is to attend college and continue his writing.

Reggie Black, Vendor at 18th and H

Reggie hopes to live thankful for the many things he has going for him. He is especially thankful for his life, his voice, and his words. He also hopes to find housing this year.

Patty Smith, Vendor 13th and H, NW

Patty hopes, simply, to stay out of trouble. Although she never drinks, her goal is to stay away from drinking and people who drink too much. Her goal is to stay away from temptation so that she may continue to avoid alcohol and other bad influences.

Charlie Mayfield, Vendor at Union Station

Mr. Mayfield is one of Street Sense’s oldest vendors. He was born in 1934 and has 7 brothers and 2 sisters.
He hopes that this year is another healthy one.

Carl Turner, Vendor 19th and K, NW

Carl hopes to find a permanent job in the New Year. He is anxious to work in any field, so long as it entails regular work and pay. He also hopes to attend church more often and to pray more regularly.

Marcus Williams, Volunteer

Marcus hopes to succeed throughout his training to become an Officer in the United States Marine Corps, but also that he may continue to find time to support organizations like Street Sense.