A graduate of the Catholic University of America, Daniel Pezzola holds a bachelor’s degree in politics. Maintaining an active presence in his community, Daniel Pezzola has volunteered with organizations such as Street Sense.
Since 2003, Street Sense has been providing individuals who are homeless with economic opportunities through its vendor program, which helps people gain economic independence and make their voices heard. The Street Sense newspaper is produced by and for individuals in Washington, DC, who are impoverished and homeless. The newspaper is the only paper in the area focused on issues relating to poverty and homelessness, and it serves as the foundation from which Street Sense vendors can earn money.
Before starting work as vendors, individuals must complete a Street Sense New Vendor Training session, which is held at the Church of the Epiphany every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and lasts around an hour. After training is completed, all vendors operate as independent contractors, responsible for managing their owns sales and hours and making their own decisions.
