street diaries STREET DIARIES is an interdisciplinary arts and book publishing project that combines poetry, visual art, documentary photography, and first-person narratives to deepen public understanding of homelessness. Rather than approaching the issue through statistics or policy alone, the project invites readers into personal encounters that reveal the humanity and resilience of people whose voices are too often overlooked.
The book features original poetry by Lorin Drexler alongside paintings by Beth Hyatt, documentary photography contributed by Jon Linton through the I HAVE A NAME project, and the words of individuals who chose to share portions of their own lived experiences. Together, these perspectives create a work that encourages empathy through storytelling and invites readers to see homelessness through a more human lens.
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What began as a book has grown into a broader publishing initiative. Through partnerships with street paper organizations, nonprofits, and other mission-aligned organizations, STREET DIARIES distributes donation-funded print editions that vendors who are currently or were once homeless can sell to generate income. Every contribution helps place more books into their hands, expanding public understanding while creating meaningful economic opportunity.
Your support helps fund future print editions, strengthen partnerships, and expand the project's reach. Each donation allows STREET DIARIES to connect more readers with stories that might otherwise go unheard while creating new opportunities for the people who share them.
