Even when times are tough, Kenny believes he has the responsibility to keep trying Whether it’s at the workplace or in his community, Kenny Chow strives to make the world a better place. “I like helping people,” Kenny said, “It’s embedded in me.” He said ...
18 May 2018 - Leonora Ko
But finding jobs has been difficult for Nettie because of her past When Nettie Johnson did a good deed and helped a stranger in Portland, a chain of events led to a long friendship and eventually to Street Roots. It started when an elderly woman fell tryi ...
13 Apr 2018 - Leonora Ko
For Jeremiah, nature has been a life saver Jeremiah has backpacking in his blood. His grandfather was president of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club and devoted his life to getting easements for the original Appalachian Trail, Jeremiah said. Thirteen year ...
16 Mar 2018 - Leonora Ko
Eric, who is in recovery, says it feels good to make ‘an honest living’ selling Street Roots Eric Fields wants people to know that he is outgoing and resilient. “I still have a lot of life in me, if I can be on track now,” he said. “I don’t have a lot of ...
9 Feb 2018 - Leonora Ko
As Jason’s music career picks up, selling Street Roots gives him flexibility Music has always been a part of life for Jason “Black Stone” Lyles, from his childhood to his current choice of selling Street Roots newspapers. Jason grew up in Long Beach, Cali ...
26 Jan 2018 - Leonora Ko
Woodrow grew up on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in South Dakota Woodrow Eagleman has an easy-going manner with an underlying strength that protects himself and others when needed. His names describe that inner strength. “Woodrow” comes from relati ...
5 Jan 2018 - Leonora Ko
For Jarid, ‘things are moving forward’ after a serious injury When he was a vegan, Jarid Campbell made his own soy milk and tofu at home. He can give a detailed description about the process. “I’m real picky about food. Now I like macrobiotics when I can ...
29 Dec 2017 - Leonora Ko
Laid of from his job, Allen continues to work hard at Street Roots, which has been 'a life saver' Allen grew up in the Portland area but learned about hard work in faraway and foreign places. Early on, he worked for 10 years as a deli and cateri ...
1 Dec 2017 - Leonora Ko
David believes in healing through art; he sells his own creations David Avery Samson is a natural leader who makes the world a better place through his art and his activism. “I have healed myself with art,” David said, and he wants to do the same for othe ...
3 Nov 2017 - Leonora Ko
Mistie said she stays clean and sober by selling Street Roots Mistie is thoughtful and articulate, and she has hopes for the future. She is also six weeks pregnant. “I feel overwhelmed, but I’m excited,” Mistie said. “I’ve always wanted to be a mom, but ...
20 Oct 2017 - Leonora Ko