Spare Change News

Spare Change News The nation's oldest street newspaper. We cover homelessness, poverty, and social justice in Boston.

Spare Change News is one of the oldest street papers in the United States. We sell papers to homeless/low-income vendors for $.50 and they sell them on the streets for $2 and keep the proceeds.

April 2024!
04/14/2024

April 2024!

Our March '24 issue is out! Have you picked up your copy yet?
03/05/2024

Our March '24 issue is out! Have you picked up your copy yet?

The latest edition of Spare Change News is out now! Stop by your local vendor to pick up a copy today.
02/15/2024

The latest edition of Spare Change News is out now! Stop by your local vendor to pick up a copy today.

Looking for a new graphic novel to sink your teeth into? Interested in tales of the average everyman turned superhero? D...
02/10/2024

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!

Invisible People's new documentary takes an inside look at how Finland has successfully and radically reduced homelessne...
01/09/2024

Invisible People's new documentary takes an inside look at how Finland has successfully and radically reduced homelessness by embracing one simple belief: Everybody needs a home. With this guiding principle and a Housing First approach, combined with affordable housing construction and ongoing supports and services for tenants, Finland demonstrates that homelessness is indeed a policy choice, and not one that America has to keep making. Give less than half an hour of your day and watch this powerful glimpse into one country's dedication to ending homelessness.

Finland's remarkable success in reducing homelessness is often credited to the innovative Housing First approach. This model offers stable housing as the pri...

It is our first issue of 2024! Grab a copy today and help to support our vendors. Thank you for your continued support.
01/06/2024

It is our first issue of 2024! Grab a copy today and help to support our vendors. Thank you for your continued support.

Our last edition of 2023! Please pick up a copy and support our vendors this holiday season!
12/05/2023

Our last edition of 2023! Please pick up a copy and support our vendors this holiday season!

At Spare Change News, we're using independent, poverty-focused journalism, community education, and financial empowermen...
11/23/2023

At Spare Change News, we're using independent, poverty-focused journalism, community education, and financial empowerment to create the world we want to see - one where everyone has a safe, warm place to call home and celebrate with their loved ones. Follow us at to stay connected!

During   Month, we recognize the unique barriers that young people face as they seek shelter, safety, and stability. Fol...
11/22/2023

During Month, we recognize the unique barriers that young people face as they seek shelter, safety, and stability. Follow for important stats and information on youth homelessness as they work to debunk misconceptions and remove stigma, and keep your eyes open for Bridge Over Troubled Waters campaign!

11/15/2023
Good Morning! Our newest edition of Spare Change News is out now! Let us know if you picked it up. Thank you for your su...
11/06/2023

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. 📰🗞

10/21/2023

Address

1151 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02138

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 3:30pm
Thursday 10am - 3:30pm
Friday 10am - 3:30pm

Telephone

(617) 497-1595

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