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Street Roots vendor profile | Drawn to Street Roots through poetry

Back from Central Oregon, Kerry is writing poetry and selling papers Kerry Anderson has a poet’s way of being in the world. His interest in poetry began 40 years ago when he was studying political science at the University of Oregon and a teacher introduc ...

10 Nov 2021 - Robin Havenick
Street Roots vendor profile | ‘There’s hope for everybody’

Street Roots vendor Jennifer says Street Roots has given her back something she had lost J ennifer Bradford can inspire us all to stay positive with compassion through difficult times. “There’s hope for everybody,” she said. During her years as an RA (res ...

3 Nov 2021 - Robin Havenick
Street Roots vendor profile | Building confidence through education

On top of working with Street Roots Johnny is an artist and aims to go to art school I’m pretty easy to read,” Johnny Rottin said. “Art is my life. Anything to do with art – music, painting, writing, cooking. Art gives me a happy feeling inside.” John ...

13 Oct 2021 - Robin Havenick
Street Roots vendor profile | Being his own boss

Persistent and energetic Michael switches it up when selling papers When Michael Whetstone arrived in Portland some four months ago, he noticed a man selling newspapers in North Portland outside a grocery store. Michael needed money at the time, and the s ...

6 Oct 2021 - Dylan Jefferies
Street Roots vendor profile | Finding his voice

With a passion for writing, DJ hopes to see his work in print DJ was born in New Jersey but is proud to call Portland home for the past 11 years. “I grew up in New Jersey, and I love where I am from, but I feel better in Portland than I do anywhere else,” ...

29 Sep 2021 - Kat Wasula
Street Roots vendor profile | On a search to find meaning

Coming from Florida, Sheamus explores what Portland has in store for him Street Roots vendor and avid longboarder Sheamus Kirk may be new to both longboarding and Street Roots, but he approaches both with passion and commitment. Most recently from Florida ...

22 Sep 2021 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile | Learning through travel

After traveling throughout the United States, Derrick brings his skills to Street Roots as an ambassador Street Roots vendor and ambassador Derrick Kunkel is drawn to exploring the world around him. He was bitten by the travel bug early, and spent the las ...

15 Sep 2021 - Jessica Hamilton
Street Roots vendor profile | A family effort

Accompanied by his girlfriend Donna and their dog Abby, Michael sells Street Roots and hopes to have land of his own one day Michael Anderson’s first comment during his interview wasn’t a surprise considering he is one of the most caring, attentive and lo ...

8 Sep 2021 - Kat Wasula
Street Roots vendor profile | Stepping into a new role

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
Street Roots vendor profile | Grateful for his customers

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