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Over 180 active vendors buy and resell Street Roots weekly in the Portland metropolitan area. They buy each newspaper for a quarter that they in turn sell for a dollar. Each edition of Street Roots highlights a vendor who sells the newspaper. 

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Bronwyn carver holds a newspaper up. A quote next to her says, "Street Roots saves your life. It gives people a reason to wake up and be purposeful.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Writing for me is like breathing’

A writer and poet, Bronwyn says Street Roots saved her life
By
Jessica Hamilton
March 23, 2023
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A cutout image of vendor Sheamus holding his puppy. A quote next to them says, "I like outreach. It feels like it’s the only way I can be social and not have anxiety."

Street Roots vendor profile | Moving towards a better place

With the help of a furry friend, Sheamus is ready to get back out there
By
Bruno Crolla
March 15, 2023
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A cutout image of DJ Husar holding a newspaper. A quote next to him says, "We are all brothers and sisters, we should be helping each other."

Street Roots vendor profile | Contagious jokes and a kind spirit

Vendor DJ shares lessons learned during his time on the streets and as an activist
By
Sasha Azizi Rosenfeld
March 8, 2023
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Street Roots vendor profile | Lessons learned from his time as a vendor

Daniel says Street Roots has given him independence
By
Emily Emanuel
March 1, 2023
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A cutout image of vendor Kat Black next to a quote from her that says, "It makes me feel better about going out. By selling papers people know I don’t want a handout, that I am trying to improve my situation.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Street Roots is my backbone right now’

Going with the flow and taking the path of least resistance
By
Meg Eberle
February 22, 2023
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A cutout image of vendor Tamara holding a cup of noodles next to a quote from her that says, "“I want to be one of the leaders. I’m proud of this country. I want to accomplish the American Dream.”

Street Roots vendor profile | A way with words

Vendor Tamara is working on herself and has many ambitions
By
Robin Havenick
February 15, 2023
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Photo of David Yeggins wearing a beanie and holding up a Street Roots newspaper. Next to his image is a quote from him that says, “Street Roots helped me put the time in to stay on a good path, and it also helps me have money in my pocket.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Calling Portland home

David loves (almost) everything Portland has to offer
By
Jessica Hamilton
February 8, 2023
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A cutout of Kae holding an issue of Street Roots next to a quote that says, "Activism, it makes me feel like I'm a part of something a lot bigger."

Street Roots vendor profile | In Portland, Kae is her true self

Kae is building herself a place to call home with her chosen family
By
Sasha Azizi Rosenfeld
February 3, 2023
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A cutout photo of vendor Irida. A quote next to her says, "A short little conversation is worth a dollar to me."

Street Roots vendor profile | Reciprocating kindness and generosity

Irida appreciates her customer’s support as she adjusts to city life
By
Emily Emanuel
January 25, 2023
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A cutout photo of Jack Van Dyke holding up keys. A quote next to him says, “I want to thank everyone involved in Street Roots and give them all a group hug."

Street Roots vendor profile | Wisdom from elders and support for the youth

Vendor Jack Van Dyke is ambitious about his future
By
Meg Eberle
January 18, 2023

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