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Street Roots vendor profile: He taught his dog to skateboard

'She learns everything so quick,' Dwd says of Kephirah When skateboarders rode by Dwd (pronounced DA-wed) and his dog, Kephirah, on the streets, he noticed Kephirah seemed ready to bolt. The rattle of wheels on the pavement, the bodies zipping p ...

29 Nov 2019 - Pat Zimmer
Generosity is always a cup half full

DIRECTOR’S DESK | Your generosity keeps Street Roots going, from your purchase of a newspaper and zine from a vendor to your #GivingTuesday donation It’s 7:30 a.m. Vendors are lined up at the Street Roots door. Many rise early to vacate shelters and door ...

29 Nov 2019 - Kaia Sand
Transformation: Street Roots zine features vendor writing, art

The writers and artists recount hardship and loss, but they also show us hope and strength Change happens. Transformation is more elusive. To transform, you must be present: being engaged, paying attention. The process often isn’t easy to endure, and it ...

29 Nov 2019 - Bianca Butler
Craft workshop opens doors to money-making ventures for Street Roots vendors

Richard Golden leads a weekly jewelry-making session, helping vendors turn their new skills into an income opportunity Every Friday for the past two months, volunteer Richard Golden has been coming into the Street Roots front office for an hour or two, br ...

22 Nov 2019 - Helen Hill
Street Roots vendors have a say in logo design for Portland Street Response

Three vendors joined city staff in judging the logo contest A panel of three Street Roots vendors joined staff from the office of Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty to select three winning designs in Street Roots’ contest for a new logo fo ...

15 Nov 2019 - Street Roots
Street Roots vendor profile: A storyteller and a people person

Having been in their shoes, Gary volunteers with organizations that help people experiencing homelessness Gary Serventi is a storyteller with an extraordinary memory of his adventurous life’s details. “You’re gonna love this” is a steady refrain. His sto ...

8 Nov 2019 - Robin Havenick
Life on the Streets: Growing old

Street Roots vendors share their experiences with aging while unhoused The streets are getting grayer. The proportion of elderly people experiencing poverty and homelessness has risen by more than 20% in the past 15 years, according to the U.S. Department ...

1 Nov 2019 - Helen Hill
Street Roots vendor profile: A man and his dog

Stephen cares for Molly, and Molly helps Stephen sell newspapers Stephen and his Chiweenie (Chihuahua and dachshund mix) companion, Molly, make an inseparable pair. Both have stories that intersected at the right time, and the love between them is apparen ...

1 Nov 2019 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile: Embracing and inspiring kindness

Shelter living has separated Celeste from her partner, but she's optimistic they'll have a home together again There are some people who have a gift of drawing out the kindness in others. Celeste Elizabeth Blair has that gift. Maybe it’s because ...

25 Oct 2019 - Robin Havenick
Street Roots vendor profile: An example of brotherly love

Daniel demonstrates the value of unconditional giving New Portland resident Daniel H. came here on a whim six months ago. “I’ve gone wherever the wind blows me. I crave adventure. I have a passion for experiences,” he said. His drive, passion and grit l ...

18 Oct 2019 - Jessica Hamilton