Doug and River are moving on to Greater Good Northwest, where they will continue the work they’re passionate about Street Roots ambassadors Doug Marks and River Reese are familiar faces around the Street Roots office, both known for their warm energy and ...
14 Jul 2021 - Dylan Jefferies
Rick looks forward to getting back to his regular spots to sell the newspaper Street Roots vendor Rick Davis was unable to sell papers throughout much of the pandemic, but that didn’t stop him from stepping up to volunteer with Street Roots at every oppor ...
30 Jun 2021 - Jessica Hamilton
Tru says Pride Month gives her a chance to think about who she is and to give back Inspired by the words she committed to memory, Tru Stark lives her life guided by a single quote: “Whatever you love, do it in such a way that inspires others to follow beh ...
16 Jun 2021 - Jessica Hamilton
After a long wait, many people who applied through the Street Roots office for the tax credit have finally received their checks Street Roots vendors’ pandemic revenue trends are no different from others’ in the wake of Portland’s hushed street traffic. R ...
9 Jun 2021 - Veronica Ruth
Mykel, who has been selling Street Roots for five years, has experienced a spiritual shift Mykel Garner recently started meditating to help with his depression. His dog, Petey, who’s been with him for two years, has been helping, too. “(Petey’s) been my G ...
2 Jun 2021 - Dylan Jefferies
Jason, who is getting vaccinated, hopes he can travel to see his daughters this year Longtime vendor Jason Scheer first connected to Street Roots almost a decade ago because he needed the work and it beat working at a bar. He saw that Street Roots was hir ...
26 May 2021 - Jessica Hamilton
Chris Drake discusses misconceptions about trans people and what visibility means to him Chris Drake took time from his busy schedule working three jobs to talk about his experiences as a trans man in Portland and how he thinks allies can better support p ...
25 May 2021 - Street Roots
Daniel says he has the structure he needs, thanks to the services available in his new city Daniel Toole has been wandering. For the past four years, he has traveled across the United States. “I’ve been to 21 states and three different countries: Peru, Ca ...
12 May 2021 - Robin Havenick
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
‘I like it inside, and I’m so warm. I was cold out in the tent.’ This is the second installment in a series following Street Roots vendors Max McEntire and Deanna Handley as they seek stability and a place to call home. The first told the story of how Dea ...
28 Apr 2021 - Emma Nathanson