A science fiction story about an invisible man speaks to the experiences of homeless Portlanders, who often only wish for people to recognize their humanity When I was homeless here in Portland, I would save enough money to get a room for the night. I ...
27 Jul 2022 - Leo Rhodes
A tent city like Right 2 Dream Too starts with a core group of people and some brainstorming The idea is simple: Give the homeless a safe, secure place to be. A core group of people gets together and starts brainstorming, on getting support, infrastructur ...
6 Aug 2015 - Leo Rhodes
I was adopted at a young age, yet I still remember my adopted parents telling me they were my new parents. Then asking if it was OK, I answered, “yes.” They were pleased; next they told me I could change my name if I wanted to. They gave me some examples ...
21 Oct 2013 - Leo Rhodes
I had been in Portland for about a month looking for a place to sell my Street Roots. I was on the MAX when I noticed Trader Joe’s in the Hollywood District. I decided to try my luck. Standing in front of Trader Joe’s, my sales were going great. Then one ...
2 Jul 2013 - Leo Rhodes