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StreetWise has partnered with Rivet360 to launch a second season of their Shorty Award-finalist podcast documentary, Where I Stay, exploring homelessness and the housing crisis in America.
Over the course of Season 2, we examine the housing crisis in Chicago, from the rise of tent cities fueled by the global pandemic and uncertain resources, the city's attempts to reverse a history of segregation, and public policies contributing to affordable housing shortages. With the added pressure of an influx of migrants the city of Chicago must answer a number of questions, starting with the most fundamental: What do we owe each other?
This season puts some of the reporting into the hands of those with lived experience, adding the expert perspectives of the unhoused. Our team of Streetwise vendors participated throughout the documentary process, from brainstorming our topics through the interview process, with the goal of grounding our work in the issues that matter most.
Where I Stay is designed to challenge the way people think about homelessness. It also serves as a grassroots fund and awareness-raising campaign.
Through the lens of Angelica’s story of being without a permanent home starting at the age of 12, Season One sheds light on the under-reported issue of invisible homelessness over the course of eight gripping episodes.
Reporter Tony Boylan calls it a “wonderfully empathetic telling of a story you will be richer for knowing.” Chicago social service organization The Night Ministry, hails Where I Stay as “an incredibly impactful and illuminating podcast about hidden youth homelessness.”
StreetWise has been part of the fabric of Chicago for 31 years, covering everything Chicago from its people to its social issues, politics, nonprofits, arts, culture, and neighborhoods.
Over the past 31 years more than 14,000 StreetWise vendors have found dignity on street corners in many neighborhoods across the city as they are empowered to earn an income with a hand up and not a handout.
Rivet was founded in Chicago in 2013 with a simple mission: Tell the world’s stories, making them engaging and fun. An obsession with elegant technical solutions and devotion to editorial integrity have been part of the company from day one—along with a flexible, can-do attitude that customers love.
May 2022-November 2023
December 2023-July 2024
Nicole Behena - (director of communications?) All Chicago
Julie Brown - Impact for Equity, lead counsel on Gautreaux case
Mick Dumke - Investigative Reporter, ProPublica/BlockClubChicago
Maria Hadden - Alderperson 48th ward
Tom Gordon - “Mayor” of Uptown Tent City
Lindsey LaPointe - Illinois State Representative
Erin Ryan -
Helen Shiller - Former Chicago City Council member
Ryan ??(blocking atm) - Heartland Alliance
Allen - Streetwise Vendor, reporter
“Army” and “Marine” - Touhy Park Encampment
Andrew Bird donated two songs: Logan’s Loop and Pulaski at Night.
Andy Mitan Music donated music to be used for the show.
We’re partnering with Jeannine and Scott from Give a Shirt for the show artwork.
Additional Artwork for articles/magazine/web:
Suzanne Hanney, StreetWise
Allan (Ask streetwise for surnames), Streetwise
Kianna (Ask streetwise for surnames), Streetwise
Keith Hardiman?, Streetwise
Jesse Betend, Rivet360
Jesse Betend, Rivet360
Jennifer O’Neil, Rivet360
Dave Hamilton, Streetwise
Amanda Jones, Streetwise
Julie Youngquist, Streetwise
Terri Lydon, Rivet360
Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet360
Sheila Solomon, Rivet360