Each idea brings controversy with it, but none will solve all of Portland's housing issues Time and again, despite the rhetoric, we are reminded that homelessness is not a one-dimensional issue. It is the byproduct of the unlimited combinations of ec ...
28 Jul 2016 - Street Roots
Spend 24 hours on the streets with Street Roots #SR24 Street Roots will be giving the public an extensive look inside the world of homelessness over a 24-hour period through Twitter. Eight reporters and staff will be working around the clock to deliver in ...
8 Dec 2012 - Street Roots
Sex, lies and homelessness [caption id="attachment_7780" align="alignnone" width="500"] Maggie Lorenz-Todd looks out from the bedroom of her Portland home. “We’re going to do everything and anything we can to not be outside a ...
20 Nov 2012 - Street Roots
Candidate forum on housing next week! Facebook event group here. homelessness Housing Print ...
10 Oct 2012 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! If your “to do” list for the weekend is getting a little long, then pencil in a break with your friendly neighborhood Street Roots vendor and a great read. The new Street Roots will arrive early Friday morning, so don’t forget to pack a buck ...
2 Aug 2012 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! There’s so much to do in Portland in the summer, including setting up your Saturday morning reading station at your favorite neighborhood café. But before you start the weekend, remember to pick up the latest edition of Street Roots from you ...
21 Jun 2012 - Street Roots
Breaking: Safety net funding prevails in city budget hearing By Joanne Zuhl Staff Writer After months of speculation over budget cuts and service reductions, Portland’s safety net for the homeless and poor has tentatively been restored in this morning’s C ...
30 May 2012 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! What an exciting time to be a Portlander! Spring is in full stride, election buzz is in the air, and the new Street Roots arrives tomorrow morning! Don’t forget to tuck a buck in your purse, wallet or back pocket to trade for the finest news ...
26 Apr 2012 - Street Roots
Annual memorial remembers those who died on the streets Individuals who died while living on the streets were remembered this afternoon at St. Andre Bessette Roman Catholic Parish in a service hosted by Operation Nightwatch, a non-profit ministry addressi ...
4 Apr 2012 - Street Roots
Portland safety net swings in balance of city budget talks City’s housing and homeless services play the competitive waiting game for coveted one-time appropriations By Joanne Zuhl, Staff Writer Looking at the housing and homeless landscape these days, Po ...
28 Mar 2012 - Street Roots