Birthday Thoughts From Our
Vendors
"It
means One Step Away is a success! One of the things I always want to
point out, is that we couldn't have done it without people supporting us, our
supporters. I always feel that One Step Away bridges the gap between
the homeless community and the so-called real world, and slowly brings us back
into the real world."
-
Charles
"I
would like to say that since I have been able to be a part of One Step
Away it has helped build me up, especially during my trials and
tribulations. And I am able to help myself financially through the contributions
I receive.
That's
why I believe this was created to bring about unity, love and culture. I have
recently landed an apartment. And I would like to give my thanks to the people
helping our struggles. I would like to give my thanks on this birthday
anniversary."
- Tony
"Congratulations
One Step Away! This year has shown OSA's growth and prosperity
not just for the organization but also for the vendor core and I wish continued
success."
- Calvin
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Resources
for Human Development
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Director Emily Taylor celebrates
One Step
Away's 3rd
birthday!
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Greetings!
One Step
Away is celebrating our third birthday-- that
means we've had three years of service, offering those without shelter
meaningful income and personal growth opportunities while raising awareness and
advocacy for the homeless community.
A project of Resources for Human
Development, our vendors better themselves and the places they live through
their work with One Step Away.
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A History of Service
Dainette
Mintz, director of the Office of Supportive Housing in Philadelphia,
gave a $1 donation to One Step Away and received the first copy of the
city's first street paper in a press conference announcing One Step
Away's debut at the Ridge Center shelter on
December 15,
2009.
One Step Away began operating almost entirely in the
Ridge Center Shelter (which has since been closed) and the Woodstock Family
Center, with 10
vendors who distributed 2,500 newspapers in our first month of existence.
Since that time, One Step Away has
grown significantly. We now employ over 60 vendors from all
circumstances (on the streets, in various shelters throughout the city, in
transitional housing) who distribute 15,000 newspapers every
month throughout the city of Philadelphia.
Over the last three years, One
Step Away has helped hundreds become self-sufficient; this
year alone,
15 OSA vendors have used the money they earned
distributing our paper to attain housing and break the cycle of
homelessness.
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Our
Recent Fundraising Success
We had over
With their help, we not only had an afternoon
of bowling fun with good food and drinks, we also raised $1,600
that will go directly to improving our vendor services. A big thanks to everyone
involved, and we're looking forward to doing it all again next
year!
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Looking
to Our Future Together
 On January 28, 2012, One
Step Away editor Kevin Roberts will be speaking with
the mayor and other sponsors citywide about Homelessness Has A
Name, a
successful film festival that One Step
Away took part last October.
Also,
make sure to mark your calendars for this year's "Knock Out
Homelessness" event at Chickie's and Pete's on May 16, 2013
from 5-9 PM!
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Why
We Still Need Your Help
 With your support, One Step Away has made significant strides in
helping to draw attention to, and eliminate, the problems of homelessness in
Philadelphia.
Please consider helping us take action by
becoming a Vendor for the Day, subscriber to our paper, or donor to One Step Away.
Thank you for your
support.
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Sincerely,
Emily
Taylor
Director
One Step
Away
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