“Gentleman-Poet-Sinner-Saint, a Warrior Angel for those who ain’t” Stephen Holladay regularly speaks in verse. He introduces himself with a poem, and throughout the course of a short conversation, he shares many poems that he’s written over the years. The ...
7 Sep 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Makavalie designs his own clothes — with a message for others Street Roots vendor Makavalie is singular in his focus — trying to get clothing to people who need it. In particular, this passion manifests in the clothing line that he designed, some of which ...
31 Aug 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Robert finds fulfillment helping others Robert has been working with Street Roots for six years, and he adores it. “I knew a couple people who sold the paper, and one day I came in the office, and they just happened to be doing orientation that day, and I ...
24 Aug 2022 - Kat Wasula
Vendor Joseph Smits finds happiness in bringing others joy A new vendor for Street Roots, Joseph is building community wherever he can. Whether he’s selling papers outside the New Seasons on Southeast Division Street and 21st Avenue or checking in on frie ...
3 Aug 2022 - Karly Quadros
Impacted by sweeps, Frank is recuperating and planning for his future Vendor Frank Johnson has had a lot of change over the past several years, but his beloved service dog Clyde has been a constant. In addition to serving as a medical alert and service do ...
27 Jul 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Coming from Idaho, Justine chose Portland as her new home When Justine Morby says, “What I’ve been hoping for is what I’ve got now,” she’s referring to much more than meaningful work and a place to live. She’s been on a long journey to arrive at this plac ...
13 Jul 2022 - Robin Havenick
Jared Coffey shares his stories of hope and healing with his customers Jared Coffey has only been a Street Roots vendor for about a year, but he is a lifelong storyteller, standup comic and YouTube personality. He likes to be called “Coffey” or “Dirty Hip ...
6 Jul 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Jim says when you try to help yourself, others will help too Street Roots vendor Jim McRae is a staple around the Street Roots office and at his post at Sizzle Pie across the street from Powell’s Books, where he is known for his kindness and his positive ...
29 Jun 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
‘J’ found his place at Street Roots and has big plans for his future Street Roots vendor Jacob “J” Irish is happy caring for others, but he has learned to care for himself too, as part of his long march to sobriety. On July 2, J celebrates his six-month a ...
22 Jun 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
With housing and a new job, Johnny has more time to pursue his art Johnny Rottin is excited to share his joys and his successes with you. He wants to share how and why he was able, in one short year, to gain a job, housing and the opportunity to work on h ...
15 Jun 2022 - Robin Havenick