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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
Street Roots vendor profile | Reinventing herself and helping others

Mari has a story to tell and hopes it inspires others Working at the Salvation Army Women’s Shelter from 2007 to 2011, Mari Louden learned the value of clear communication styles. “Everybody at Street Roots brings their own contribution and style and ther ...

15 Dec 2021 - Robin Havenick
Street Roots vendor profile | Connecting with customers and community

A fairly new vendor, Zale enjoys selling Street Roots and contributes poetry to the paper Vendor Zale L. has been selling Street Roots for only two months, but already he captures the magic of Street Roots. And he’s made a big difference in his community ...

8 Dec 2021 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile | Accomplishing goals and looking ahead

Recently housed and attending college classes, Dorothy is embracing a new chapter in her life Since her last interview just over nine months ago, Dorothy expressed a desire to continue her college education and find a place to live. She has followed throu ...

24 Nov 2021 - Kat Wasula
Street Roots vendor profile | Engaging with empathy

As a vendor and ambassador Gary found his sense of purpose Street Roots Ambassador and Vendor Gary Serventi loves helping others. He started selling Street Roots about a year ago, has served on the Street Roots Ambassador team, and was a volunteer at Sist ...

17 Nov 2021 - Jessica Hamilton