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 -
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
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
Join us! All recurring donations this May will be matched! Everything Street Roots does is with the idea of looking at the world through a lens of love. Regardless of where you come from, or where you’re going — Street Roots strives to give people a sense ...
7 May 2015 - Israel Bayer