On behalf of all the vendors, I just wanted to thank all the donors who have given generously over the last few months.

I’m really impressed by the level of generosity and unconditional love that donors have expressed. They not only buy the paper but they buy you food and coffee when you are out there. This generosity is giving me a passion for work that I have not had in years. I enjoy getting up every morning and am excited to do something creative that I love.

The most amazing donors are those that give and don’t even buy a paper. They say, “Oh no, I don’t need that, but have this.” I’m a macho man, but that leaves me choked up when people give like that.

For example, the other day I was standing outside of Whole Foods and after I did my little jingle, a guy with red hair walked by and said he would get back with me on his way out of the store. And on his way back, he gave me a $20 bill. And When I asked if he wanted a paper, he said, “No thank you.” So I asked why, and he said, “That’s for you just standing out here doing what you’re doing.” Man, what an act of kindness, I was close to tears.

I especially want to thank the customers at Dupont Circle and Whole Foods who have really been supportive. I really want to say thanks a million and one times.

Thanks also to the folks supporting vendors and Street Sense that helped us go biweekly. it’s going to increase our finances exponentially. And now the readers will get up to date news every two weeks instead of once a month. Also people won’t be saying, “I already got that issue” and walk by. It’s also going to keep me busy creatively taking more photographs and photo essays every other week.

Thanks to all the donors once again. I cannot thank them enough, and we could not make it without their support. We would simply not be here.

And remember to keep buying Street Sense, because when you get the paper you also get a free gift - the gift of giving!