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Street Roots vendor profile | Working as a vendor for 6 years, Jim is a community staple

Jim says when you try to help yourself, others will help too Street Roots vendor Jim McRae is a staple around the Street Roots office and at his post at Sizzle Pie across the street from Powell’s Books, where he is known for his kindness and his positive ...

29 Jun 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Street Roots vendor profile | 6 months sober, ‘J’ is proud of his journey

‘J’ found his place at Street Roots and has big plans for his future Street Roots vendor Jacob “J” Irish is happy caring for others, but he has learned to care for himself too, as part of his long march to sobriety. On July 2, J celebrates his six-month a ...

22 Jun 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile | Consistency and building community

Tony has been a vendor since 2013 and he's invested in the community he's built Tony Boone has been a Street Roots vendor since 2013. Over the years, he’s become a fixture at New Seasons on Southeast Hawthorne Blvd., where he sells the paper mos ...

8 Jun 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Street Roots vendor profile | Newly housed and focusing on her health

After 22 years of being housing insecure, Elizabeth has the keys to her new place Breathlessly, Elizabeth Bodenstab shared her big news: she is on the cusp of becoming housed. She was careful with her words, almost believing that if she said them out loud ...

1 Jun 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile | When the stars align

Robin is back in Portland selling the paper and hoping to make a difference Robin “Shaggy” Douglas has only been back in Portland for four weeks, but he’s already found community with Street Roots. “He’s added such a great, helpful presence to the office, ...

24 May 2022 - Robin Havenick
Street Roots vendor profile | Exploring what nature has to offer

Sharon cherishes experiences and travel Mother, grandmother, Street Roots vendor, Portlander, volunteer, Oregon travel promoter – those are some of the many hats Sharon wears each day. And each is a meaningful part of her identity. “I love it here in Port ...

18 May 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I’m getting better every day’

Daniel believes in radical acceptance and aims to be his best self Daniel Toole cultivates wisdom. He has been through a lot in the past few years and chooses to learn and grow from it. “What God’s put me through these past five years has been a training, ...

11 May 2022 - Emily Emanuel
Street Roots vendor profile | Mouse spreads positivity to those around her

Dubbing herself the ‘Energizer Bunny,’ Mouse brings enthusiasm wherever she goes Street Roots vendor Caroll French, or “Mouse,” clad in a tie-dye t-shirt and rainbow shoes, describes herself as "the Energizer Bunny," and she’s not exaggerating. ...

4 May 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Street Roots vendor profile | Robert has sold Street Roots for over 15 years

Robert advises everyone to engage with others Street Roots vendor Robert Egan wants to bring sunshine into your life. A longtime vendor, Robert has sold the paper for over 15 years. Robert, who credits the paper with giving him stability for many years, h ...

27 Apr 2022 - Emily Emanuel
Street Roots vendor profile | Josephine dreams for herself and her grandchildren

Josephine is focused on bringing her family together Longtime Street Roots vendor Josephine Allen embraces her new role as a proud grandmother and credits her family and faith for driving positive change in her life. Josephine recently returned from a bre ...

13 Apr 2022 - Jessica Hamilton