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
Ed is pleased that his hard work toward sobriety and stability is paying off Ed Herrera has been a Street Roots vendor since 2008. In his more than 10 years of selling papers, he’s learned a lot about how to be successful. “It’s not about selling papers; ...
21 Jun 2019 - Christopher Gonzalez
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
Wendy and Jeremiah credit their strong relationship and bond with their enduring resilience Wendy and Jeremiah’s stories intertwined at the peak of tragedy. Both were living in Rockport, Texas, when Hurricane Harvey blasted through the beachfront communit ...
14 Jun 2019 - Jessica Hamilton
Nettie Johnson opens up about her experiences with addiction, discrimination and hope When I first encountered Street Roots, I was living on the streets in downtown Portland. It was 2003. The building and logo haven’t changed much. I received a badge and ...
14 Jun 2019 - Nettie Johnson
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
Eileen – who sells Street Roots with her dog, Vicky – has her sights set on her own apartment Eileen Vizenor wants people to know she’s a survivor. She and her best friend, Vicky, a personable 18-month-old Corgi, can be found near the Multnomah County Cen ...
7 Jun 2019 - Jessica Hamilton
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
Brent, and advocate for people on the streets, has been involved with Portland’s street paper since the 1990s – before it was Street Roots Brent Snyder wants to help people bridge the gap. “How do we transcend the gap between homeless and poor and an op ...
24 May 2019 - Pat Zimmer