Robert finds fulfillment helping others Robert has been working with Street Roots for six years, and he adores it. “I knew a couple people who sold the paper, and one day I came in the office, and they just happened to be doing orientation that day, and I ...
24 Aug 2022 - Kat Wasula
Diamond aims to see every state in the country Diamond grew up in Reno, Nevada, although she has been coming and going from Portland for nearly 20 years. “Portland has Washington Park, and I genuinely love that park. I think that’s what keeps me coming ba ...
9 May 2022 - Kat Wasula
Honey is a passionate community member Honey Badger was born in December in New Jersey. She chose her name because “honey badgers don’t care what happens to them, they just keep going.” Honey Badger lives in Portland in a small apartment, and up until rec ...
16 Feb 2022 - Kat Wasula
Daniel uses poetry and comedy to express himself Daniel is originally from Alaska, although he moved around a lot when his father joined the Air Force. Starting at age 6, he moved between New Mexico, Texas and Washington. When Daniel’s dad retired in Seat ...
12 Jan 2022 - Kat Wasula
Recently housed, Marcus continues to work toward his goals Marcus Ruby was born in Davenport, Iowa, where he lived for 22 years before moving to Tennessee. He moved to Portland in 2012 and has been living here ever since. “I was on the streets from then u ...
29 Dec 2021 - Kat Wasula
Recently housed and attending college classes, Dorothy is embracing a new chapter in her life Since her last interview just over nine months ago, Dorothy expressed a desire to continue her college education and find a place to live. She has followed throu ...
24 Nov 2021 - Kat Wasula
With a passion for writing, DJ hopes to see his work in print DJ was born in New Jersey but is proud to call Portland home for the past 11 years. “I grew up in New Jersey, and I love where I am from, but I feel better in Portland than I do anywhere else,” ...
29 Sep 2021 - Kat Wasula
Accompanied by his girlfriend Donna and their dog Abby, Michael sells Street Roots and hopes to have land of his own one day Michael Anderson’s first comment during his interview wasn’t a surprise considering he is one of the most caring, attentive and lo ...
8 Sep 2021 - Kat Wasula
No one, including members of the houseless community, likes the litter problem in Portland Dumptown: A term recently coined to describe the nearly unlivable amount of trash that has overrun Portland. Not only do the homeowners and renters of Portland find ...
2 Sep 2021 - Kat Wasula
Nathaniel relishes his memories of school, and now, he’s saving up for college Nathaniel Yanzick is a popular guy at Street Roots. He has a big personality and brightens the office with his friendly demeanor during every visit. Street Roots is Nathaniel ’ ...
28 Jul 2021 - Kat Wasula