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Street Roots vendor profile | Turning tragedy into triumph

Poet and vendor Marlon Crump says writing keeps him motivated Street Roots helped Marlon Crump get back on his feet when he first arrived in Portland from San Francisco 11 years ago. At the time, he was experiencing homelessness, and Street Roots provided ...

21 Sep 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Street Roots vendor profile | Building community in Concordia

Danny says the paper keeps him out of trouble and puts him in a good mood Long-time vendor Danny Ciudin grew up in Southeast Portland, but really identifies with the community he’s made in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Concordia, a place he’s cal ...

14 Sep 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Editorial | Vendor issue highlights integral Portlanders

A ubiquitous feature in the Portland landscape, Street Roots vendors make the city better Letter from the editor: Readers are no doubt familiar with Street Roots vendors. Fixtures of the community, vendors brave cold, heat, rain, snow, pandemics and a lit ...

7 Sep 2022 - Raven Drake and Gary Barker and K. Rambo
Street Roots vendor profile | Stephen brings optimism to his art, poetry and his role as a vendor selling papers

“Gentleman-Poet-Sinner-Saint, a Warrior Angel for those who ain’t” Stephen Holladay regularly speaks in verse. He introduces himself with a poem, and throughout the course of a short conversation, he shares many poems that he’s written over the years. The ...

7 Sep 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Street Roots vendor profile | Fashion with a purpose

Makavalie designs his own clothes — with a message for others Street Roots vendor Makavalie is singular in his focus — trying to get clothing to people who need it. In particular, this passion manifests in the clothing line that he designed, some of which ...

31 Aug 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile | ‘We always appreciate feeling human’

Robert finds fulfillment helping others Robert has been working with Street Roots for six years, and he adores it. “I knew a couple people who sold the paper, and one day I came in the office, and they just happened to be doing orientation that day, and I ...

24 Aug 2022 - Kat Wasula
Street Roots vendor profile | Building community wherever he goes

Vendor Joseph Smits finds happiness in bringing others joy A new vendor for Street Roots, Joseph is building community wherever he can. Whether he’s selling papers outside the New Seasons on Southeast Division Street and 21st Avenue or checking in on frie ...

3 Aug 2022 - Karly Quadros
Street Roots vendor profile | Rebuilding after sweeps

Impacted by sweeps, Frank is recuperating and planning for his future Vendor Frank Johnson has had a lot of change over the past several years, but his beloved service dog Clyde has been a constant. In addition to serving as a medical alert and service do ...

27 Jul 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile | Expanding and growing in Portland

Coming from Idaho, Justine chose Portland as her new home When Justine Morby says, “What I’ve been hoping for is what I’ve got now,” she’s referring to much more than meaningful work and a place to live. She’s been on a long journey to arrive at this plac ...

13 Jul 2022 - Robin Havenick
Street Roots vendor profile | A natural storyteller

Jared Coffey shares his stories of hope and healing with his customers Jared Coffey has only been a Street Roots vendor for about a year, but he is a lifelong storyteller, standup comic and YouTube personality. He likes to be called “Coffey” or “Dirty Hip ...

6 Jul 2022 - Jessica Hamilton