Founded in 1997, the mission of StreetWise Partners (SWP) is to work with top-notch corporations to build mentoring relationships between low-income individuals and volunteer business professionals to develop workplace skills and employment networks as the bridge to a successful career. SWP operates in regions such as New York City and Washington, D.C., with plans to achieve widespread impact around the world. In our innovative 14-week training programs, SWP volunteer business professionals mentor low-income adults to help them progress along their career trajectories by attaining a new job, improving the terms of their current job or enrolling in an employment enhancing educational program.

SWP's vision is that one day all citizens will have the skills and opportunities to become economically self-sufficient and achieve their full potential. SWP also envisions a world where all corporations effectively hire, retain and advance top talent from low-income communities.