Street
Vendor
Project

The Street Vendor Project is a membership-based project with more than 2,000 vendor members who are working together to create a vendors’ movement for permanent change. Our organization advocates for the rights of street vendors in New York City.

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BLACK LIVES MATTER

SVP STANDS UP FOR NEW YORK CITY’S STREET VENDORS AND ADVOCATES FOR THEIR RIGHTS.

Legal Assistance

Our lawyers help street vendors resolve tickets arbitrarily issued by the police by contesting them in a US law court.

Trainings & Education

We hold monthly meetings open to all vendors to educate them on their rights and changes in laws pertinent to their work.

Campaigns & Advocacy

We organize campaigns to increase vendors’ rights and encourage our members to participate in these.

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STREET HEROES GALA!

Join Us on Wednesday, October 4th
at MoMA PS1 for a night of delicious street
food prepared by our member vendors,
drinks, & dancing!

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When a concrete planter box was illegally placed in Walid Abdelwahab’s long-term vending spot, SVP brought a lawsuit against the city and brought Abdelwahab the justice he deserves.

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