Dorothy plans to continue school as she pursues her dream of opening a business Dorothy Pepper was addressing thank-you letters to donors at the Street Roots office before her interview for this profile. She has been a Street Roots vendor for just over a ...
10 Feb 2021 - Kat Wasula
Before he suffered an injury, Brian worked in his family's restaurant Brian Alton is a Portland native, but he misses the beach. “The coast is more laid back,” said Brian, who used to work at his family’s restaurant at the coast. “People aren’t rushi ...
3 Mar 2021 - Kat Wasula
The sunshine, the flowers, tax season and more Now that spring is upon us, we wanted to know what Street Roots vendors are looking forward to in the coming weeks and their favorite things about the season. Here are a few of their lists: Jim “River” Reese ...
7 Apr 2021 - Kat Wasula
Dale enjoys traveling around the city and meeting new people When meeting Dale for the first time, you can’t help but notice his radiant and authentic smile. He is often in a jovial mood, spreading positivity all around the Street Roots office. Dale start ...
28 Apr 2021 - Kat Wasula
Heather volunteers on a regular basis and hopes to manage a food pantry once she finds a new home that suits her needs Before joining Street Roots, Heather Duffield was a cook for a living. She shared her grandmother’s recipes with the world and was promo ...
21 Jul 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
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
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
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
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