Spare Change News
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The nation's oldest street newspaper. We cover inequality, art and activism in the Boston area. Published monthly.
Boston, MA
Joined March 2009
Spare Change News is the nation’s oldest street newspaper. We cover issues ignored by Boston’s other media-inequality, homelessness, culture, & more. SCN comes out once a month. Homeless & low-income vendors buy our paper for .50 & sell it for $2. #boston
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A year ago, we lost James Shearer, who cofounded our newspaper. Though the time without him has been hard, he's in our hearts every day. We're proud to carry on his legacy of lifting up our less fortunate neighbors. May you forever rest in power, James. https://t.co/xKbTQc0elp
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“The creation of this paper quite literally saved my life.”
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Our March '24 issue is out! Have you picked up your copy yet?
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The latest edition of Spare Change News is out now! Stop by your local vendor to pick up a copy today. #SpareChangeNews #StreetPaper #Cambridge #Boston #HomelessEmpowerment #nonprofit
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Happy #LunarNewYear! May the Year of the Dragon bring you an abundance of happiness and love❤️🦄
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Looking for a new graphic novel to sink your teeth into? Interested in tales of the average everyman turned superhero? Do you enjoy the works of writer Neil Gaiman? Check out the latest column from Spare Change vendor-writer and poetry editor Marc Goldfinger!
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It is our first issue of 2024! Grab a copy today and help to support our vendors. Thank you for your continued support.
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Our last edition of 2023! Please pick up a copy and support our vendors this holiday season!
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Good Morning! Our newest edition of Spare Change News is out now! Let us know if you picked it up. Thank you for your support. 📰🗞
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Mental health conditions are having a devastating impact on young people across the world. More and more young people are sharing their experiences and speaking out against stigma. With greater investment, we can break the silence around #MentalHealth and ensure young people
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Every person you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind 🤗 #EndHomelessness #Homeless #Homelessness #HousingforAll #HousingFirst #MondayMotivation #QOTD #Quotes
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🏠 Homelessness is a struggle that isn’t borne only by individuals, but by all of us. The evidence is clear: when we reduce and end homelessness, everyone benefits. #HomelessnessIsSolvable #WorldHomelessnessDay
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See you Sunday! Come stop by our booth!🥳
Fall has arrived and so has Oktoberfest! The 44th Annual Harvard Square Oktoberfest and HONK! Parade takes over the streets this Sunday from 11am – 6pm. We can’t wait for you to be a part of it! https://t.co/9b8twwfEo5
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Happy Friday! Our newest edition of Spare Change News is out today! We are so proud of this issue. Our cover story features our friends at More Than Words, written by Deb Mandel. Let us know what you think.
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This #HungerActionMonth, join the movement to end hunger by donating, volunteering, advocating or by simply wearing 🧡orange 🧡 to show your support. Every action―big or small―is one step closer to an America where no one is hungry. feedingamerica,org/hungeractionmonth
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Every day, millions of people in MA must choose between food and other crucial needs. You can choose to help #EndHunger by #Donating, #Fundraising, #Volunteering—or any of the other ideas listed on this #BingoCard. Learn more about #HungerActionMonth: https://t.co/deeBK21He9
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Our next volunteer info session is on Zoom Sept 12! Email volunteer@sparechangenews.Net to get involved!
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We love our neighbors, Solutions at Work, Inc.! Their mission is: dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness in Cambridge, MA. They will be having their Gala this month! Check out their website for more information:
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Support your local street paper vendor, empower someone in need and get a great read ✨ #streetpapers 📷 @hechoenbsas 📍 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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