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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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Tru Stark photo and quote from her vendor profile

Street Roots vendor profile | Comfortable with herself

Tru says Pride Month gives her a chance to think about who she is and to give back
By
Jessica Hamilton
June 16, 2021
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Nine photos of Street Roots vendors

Street Roots vendors tell us how they spent their stimulus money

After a long wait, many people who applied through the Street Roots office for the tax credit have finally received their checks
By
Veronica Ruth
June 9, 2021
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Street Roots vendor Mykel with his dog, along with a quote from the article

Street Roots vendor profile | Something good is on the horizon

Mykel, who has been selling Street Roots for five years, has experienced a spiritual shift
By
Dylan Jefferies
June 2, 2021
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Jason Scheer photo and quote: “(My income from) Street Roots pays for my trips to California to see my mom and kids. It also covers my phone and electric bills.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Eager to get back to normal post-pandemic

Jason, who is getting vaccinated, hopes he can travel to see his daughters this year
By
Jessica Hamilton
May 26, 2021
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Chris Drake sits in his car

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Treat me like any other man’

Chris Drake discusses misconceptions about trans people and what visibility means to him
May 25, 2021
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Street Roots vendor Daniel, with a quote from his vendor profile

Street Roots vendor profile | He’s found stability in Portland

Daniel says he has the structure he needs, thanks to the services available in his new city
By
Robin Havenick
May 12, 2021
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Street Roots vendor Dale

Street Roots vendor profile | Finding his place in the community

Dale enjoys traveling around the city and meeting new people
By
Kat Wasula
April 28, 2021
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Max McEntire holds keys to his apartment

A Street Story | Max finds a home

‘I like it inside, and I’m so warm. I was cold out in the tent.’
By
Emma Nathanson
April 28, 2021
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Rainbow, with a quote from their vendor profile about finding compassion

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Every day is a solution’

Rainbow, who aims to be a role model for people with mental illness, has started making plans for themself
By
Jessica Hamilton
April 21, 2021
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Norman Chamberlain, with a quote from the story about how he loves his customers

Street Roots vendor profile | He’s got a great heart

Norman wants his customers to know he cares about them
By
Robin Havenick
April 14, 2021

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