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Street Roots vendor profile | Charles comes out of his shell as a vendor

Charles has ideas for how Portland can improve Vendor Charles Lindsey is known for his impeccable work ethic. The youngest son of longtime vendors and staff James “Pops” and Marla Duby, Charles became a vendor for Street Roots about three years ago. Back ...

23 Feb 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile | Honey Badger challenges peoples’ perceptions of homeless people

Honey is a passionate community member Honey Badger was born in December in New Jersey. She chose her name because “honey badgers don’t care what happens to them, they just keep going.” Honey Badger lives in Portland in a small apartment, and up until rec ...

16 Feb 2022 - Kat Wasula
Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Street Roots feels like home’

Wendy sells newspaper and brings her art to the Street Roots office The artwork Wendy contributes to the Street Roots office is “made with love,” she said. She began creating chalkboard art because of conversations she had with Helen Hill, an artist and v ...

9 Feb 2022 - Robin Havenick
Street Roots vendor profile | Marla loves making people smile

Marla enjoys helping others get back on their feet Marla Duby loves to see people smile. It’s part of why she likes helping out at the Street Roots’ office in exchange for papers: people there are always smiling. She loves making people smile, too. “I lik ...

2 Feb 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Street Roots vendor profile | The comfort of home

Street Roots vendor Eileen is comforted by the safety of stable housing Longtime Street Roots Vendor and talented poet Eileen Vizenor hasn’t been around the office as much lately. And that’s a good thing, Eileen explained. “I love Street Roots and I am so ...

19 Jan 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile | Making meaningful connections

Daniel uses poetry and comedy to express himself Daniel is originally from Alaska, although he moved around a lot when his father joined the Air Force. Starting at age 6, he moved between New Mexico, Texas and Washington. When Daniel’s dad retired in Seat ...

12 Jan 2022 - Kat Wasula
‘Some time on the ranch can do a man some good’

In memory of longtime Street Roots elder Art Garcia, a column from the vaults Kaia Sand is the executive director of Street Roots. This column represents her views. The work we do at Street Roots is built on the work of people who have come before us. A b ...

12 Jan 2022 - Art Garcia and Kaia Sand
In loving memory of Art Garcia (1948- 2021)

Art was a Street Roots vendor, columnist, mentor, program manager and years-long supporter. His impact and legacy are felt throughout Street Roots. Art Garcia, a cornerstone of Street Roots for nearly two decades, passed away Dec. 11 at the age of 73. Art ...

12 Jan 2022 - Joanne Zuhl
Street Roots vendor profile | Housing brings stability

Recently housed, Marcus continues to work toward his goals Marcus Ruby was born in Davenport, Iowa, where he lived for 22 years before moving to Tennessee. He moved to Portland in 2012 and has been living here ever since. “I was on the streets from then u ...

29 Dec 2021 - Kat Wasula
Street Roots vendor profile | Kind words and a smile go a long way

Bruce gets joy from making others laugh and smile Festive holiday decorations and jolly spirit draw you to Bruce Wilson. He’s decorated his Street Roots sales cart with flashing lights and an inspirational sign that changes weekly. This week, his sign rea ...

22 Dec 2021 - Robin Havenick