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Remembering Vendor Bruce Heino

Bruce Heino, one of Street Roots’ original vendors, passed away on July 6, 2015 after a long fight with cancer. What follows is a personal letter from one of his customers, who was by his side during the last days of his life. When I moved to Portland, I ...

17 Jul 2015 -
Director’s Desk: Saying goodbye to a hero of Street Roots

Michael Votta passed away on Portland’s streets last week. He was an artist and a friend to many people, inside and out. For many, Michael’s life represents the failure of a system to help thousands of people suffering to find stability and housing. They ...

16 Jul 2015 - Israel Bayer
Farewell, Randy-boy

Vendor Rick Phillips says goodbye to his best friend and sidekick, Randy the dog Many of you probably have seen me and my dog the past two years selling Street Roots at Whole Foods and Powell’s Bookstore. I am saddened to tell you Randy was laid to rest J ...

6 Jul 2015 - Rick Phillips