Kay moved to Portland to stay with her daughter after she became homeless in Florida Kay Semple is a good listener, outgoing and friendly. “I always taught my children that you learn a lot more when you listen than when you talk. The more you inquire, th ...
26 Jul 2019 - Helen Hill
People in extreme poverty are experts on loss, whether it be their belongings, their privacy, their dignity or anything else “My barn burned, now I can see the moon.” – Mizuta Masahide There are many levels of loss for people on the streets. There is the ...
12 Jul 2019 - Helen Hill
Some Street Roots vendors welcome the added security; others say private guards – who are not police – overstep their bounds Private security guards are ubiquitous these days. They silently survey the public in stores, on sidewalks, in schools, on campuse ...
28 Jun 2019 - Helen Hill
Dan, a veteran Street Roots vendor, has shared his personal struggles through his 'down to earth' writing, which has been published in the newspaper Dan Newth has been a Street Roots vendor for 17 years, the past seven as a member of the communi ...
28 Jun 2019 - Helen Hill
The Street Roots vendor was known for his compassion, his sense of humor and his chess skills; memorials are planned for July Beloved Street Roots vendor John Davis died suddenly of a heart attack on June 10 – not long after his vendor profile was publish ...
21 Jun 2019 - Helen Hill
Nearly every Street Roots vendor who was asked had a story to tell about problems with feet People experiencing extreme poverty and homelessness often suffer from foot problems caused by ill-fitting or worn out shoes, wet shoes, shelter showers shared by ...
14 Jun 2019 - Helen Hill
Through the tough times and the good, Johnny and Stephanie find that life is better together Life on the streets is hard. Some of the hardest living imaginable. So to witness a love that rose from the streets to thrive and deepen over many years, weatheri ...
7 Jun 2019 - Helen Hill
John is proud of his accomplishments in the years since he served time John Davis was born in San Bernadino, between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. He is turning 40 this year. John loves stand-up comedy and chess. Both pursuits make perfect sense as he pe ...
31 May 2019 - Helen Hill
Dan Currin, an emergency department crisis intervention specialist, discusses ERs’ role when psychiatric patients have nowhere else to go For people on the streets suffering from mental health issues, a crisis often means a trip either to jail or to the e ...
24 May 2019 - Helen Hill
When Michone came to Street Roots, he discovered a passion: poetry Michone Nettles was born in Vancouver, Wash., the ninth of 10 children. His mother was a homemaker. His father worked for Alcoa Aluminum for 35 years. “She took care of us all, and he supp ...
10 May 2019 - Helen Hill