Nettie sees hope in other and looks forward to supporting new vendors Street Roots Vendor Coach Annette “Nettie” Johnson’s new role at Street Roots is a perfect fit — combining her love of Street Roots with her background working with people and inspiring ...
3 Sep 2021 - Jessica Hamilton
Joe is grateful for his customers and his regulars Joe V. puts a lot of effort into his table setup at his post outside of Safeway on Northwest Lovejoy Street and 13th Avenue. He places two solid wood TV dinner stands adjacent to each other. On one table, ...
4 Aug 2021 - Dylan Jefferies
Nathaniel relishes his memories of school, and now, he’s saving up for college Nathaniel Yanzick is a popular guy at Street Roots. He has a big personality and brightens the office with his friendly demeanor during every visit. Street Roots is Nathaniel ’ ...
28 Jul 2021 - Kat Wasula
Heather volunteers on a regular basis and hopes to manage a food pantry once she finds a new home that suits her needs Before joining Street Roots, Heather Duffield was a cook for a living. She shared her grandmother’s recipes with the world and was promo ...
21 Jul 2021 - Kat Wasula
Doug and River are moving on to Greater Good Northwest, where they will continue the work they’re passionate about Street Roots ambassadors Doug Marks and River Reese are familiar faces around the Street Roots office, both known for their warm energy and ...
14 Jul 2021 - Dylan Jefferies
From Central City Concern to city staffers to Ground Score, many teams joined the effort. Why can’t we do this for all Portland camps? Bronwyn Carver is a member of Street Roots' MoJo reporting group — short for mobile journalists. Street Roots’ MoJo ...
14 Jul 2021 - Bronwyn Carver
OPINION | The Ambassador Program emerged from the pandemic, and now, new doors are opening Doug Marks smiled broadly standing outside the former Econo Lodge in Washington County where more than 40 people now reside in the Greater Good Northwest Shelter. H ...
14 Jul 2021 - Kaia Sand
Rick looks forward to getting back to his regular spots to sell the newspaper Street Roots vendor Rick Davis was unable to sell papers throughout much of the pandemic, but that didn’t stop him from stepping up to volunteer with Street Roots at every oppor ...
30 Jun 2021 - Jessica Hamilton
We asked Street Roots vendors to recommend their favorite books SUMMER READS 2021 Street Roots’ picks Kids’ picks Advocacy leaders’ picks Vendors’ picks Bookseller’s picks We asked Street Roots staff, vendors, contributors, volunteers and their kids, as w ...
23 Jun 2021 - Street Roots
Tru says Pride Month gives her a chance to think about who she is and to give back Inspired by the words she committed to memory, Tru Stark lives her life guided by a single quote: “Whatever you love, do it in such a way that inspires others to follow beh ...
16 Jun 2021 - Jessica Hamilton