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Conference of street papers digs into challenges, opportunities

Greece’s economy is still in shambles as the country faces record unemployment amidst austerity cuts. But in Athens, one street paper is serving as a life raft of employment for more than 140 men and women, some who have been unemployed for four years or ...

27 Aug 2013 - Cole Merkel
Director's Desk: Businesses, readers, and vendors work together

Street Roots is growing. At the core of what we do is our vendor program. More than 80 individuals and families who sell Street Roots in the community collectively represent the idea that people experiencing poverty and homelessness can provide for themse ...

12 Mar 2013 - Israel Bayer
Vendor profile: A vendor with presence, and presentation

Vendor profile: A vendor with presence, and presentation By Cole Merkel, Staff Writer Marlon Crump is a self-described Renaissance Man, in that he is able to undertake many challenges and multi-task in order to help others solve their problems. “If they m ...

28 Sep 2011 - Street Roots