Our October cover
“Homeless helping homeless” is a phrase being used by Wood Street residents who are organizing to meet the needs of
Month: October 2022
A look inside the Wood Street community as Caltrans sweep begins
By Alastair Boone on Five Wood Street residents speak about their community and the impact of the recent sweep.
How to vote without a traditional address
By Alastair Boone on Check out our guide to voting without a permanent address, and our list of local ballot measures that could impact housing and homelessness in the East Bay.
New audit reveals that Oakland homeless shelters and services are falling short
By Natalie Orenstein on Despite spending $69 million over three years, the city failed to sufficiently track contractors’ work, a audit recent found.
STREET SPIRIT EVENTS CALENDAR: OCTOBER
Resources and community events in the Bay Area, all free unless otherwise specified. Scroll the bottom for recurring resources, such
The aspects of homelessness that followed me indoors
By Ari Wolf on Even after moving off the street, some never fully leave homelessness behind—for better and for worse.
Living with mental illness: the burden of stereotype
By Jack Bragen on The prejudice against people with psychiatric problems seems to be the last socially acceptable form of bigotry, Bragen writes.
‘Tiny Houses, Big Voices’: a peek into new book by youth village residents
By Alastair Boone on The residents of YSA's tiny house village have put together a book of writing from a workshop in the community.
Unhoused San Franciscans sue city over sweeps
By TJ Johnston on Seven unhoused residents of San Francisco are suing the city over property lost during encampment sweeps.
August invasion of People’s Park sparks more questions than answers
By Berkeley Copwatch on Berkeley Copwatch discusses the fallout of the University's August actions at People's Park.
Street Spirit horoscopes: October
By Boudia Crow Lafleur on Horoscopes for the month of October, written just for Street Spirit.