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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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Image of vendor Michael holding his dog, Abby. With text that reads, "Donna and I want to thank everyone who has ever bought the paper from us. We love you."

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
By
Kat Wasula
September 8, 2021
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Photo of vendor Nettie Johnson next to a quote from her reading, "“I see hope in me and I see hope in people that the average person doesn’t.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Stepping into a new role

Nettie sees hope in other and looks forward to supporting new vendors
By
Jessica Hamilton
September 3, 2021
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Quentin Sandvig

Street Roots Vendor Profile | Quentin Sandvig

He writes poems about homeless children, a giant in a land of plenty, a poem about the “red baron,” and even a parody of Trump
August 11, 2021
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Photo showing Street Roots vendor Joe V. kneeling next to his dog Gil. White text on black background says "I'd just like to thank my customers for their support."

Street Roots vendor profile | Grateful for his customers

Joe is grateful for his customers and his regulars
By
Dylan Jefferies
August 4, 2021
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Photo showing cutout of Nathaniel Yanzick with white text on black background reading "I love to learn new things. I want to spend the rest of my life learning."

Street Roots vendor profile | A lifelong learner

Nathaniel relishes his memories of school, and now, he’s saving up for college
By
Kat Wasula
July 28, 2021
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Heather Duffield pictured with her quote: "I know I'm meant to do something in this world; I just don't know what yet."

Street Roots vendor profile | A community-oriented person

Heather volunteers on a regular basis and hopes to manage a food pantry once she finds a new home that suits her needs
By
Kat Wasula
July 21, 2021
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Photos of River and Doug, both wearing protective face coverings

Street Roots vendor profile | Continuing their outreach work beyond Street Roots

Doug and River are moving on to Greater Good Northwest, where they will continue the work they’re passionate about
By
Dylan Jefferies
July 14, 2021
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Rick Davis, pictured with his quote: "Street Roots means family to me. We celebrate the good times and the bad, too. Just like family."

Street Roots vendor profile | Missing his customers during the pandemic

Rick looks forward to getting back to his regular spots to sell the newspaper
By
Jessica Hamilton
June 30, 2021
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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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