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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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A photo of vendor Michael Bailey holding a copy of Street Roots. A quote next to him reads “Being a part of the Street Roots team gives me a community to belong to and friendships which are so important to me.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘It feels good to belong to a group of people who care about you’

Vendor Michael embraces new friends, new people and new opportunities
By
Robin Havenick
January 11, 2023
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Street Roots vendor profile | Making his way and changing his life

Mel is thankful for his customers and the behavioral health program
By
Jessica Hamilton
January 4, 2023
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A cutout photo of Peter holding an issue of Street Roots next to him a quote from him says, “People look at homelessness as a choice — that’s a false narrative. It’s not a choice. The choices are made by the people who write the checks. Stability is what

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Being poor is expensive’

Peter challenges assumptions about homelessness and encourages compassion
By
Jessica Hamilton
December 28, 2022
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A cutout photo of Street Roots vendor Leka, next to a quote from him that says “Learn how to breathe. That’s the answer to everything."

Street Roots vendor profile | Defining and finding family

Vendor Leka found a support system here in Portland
By
Emily Emanuel
December 21, 2022
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A photo of Randy smiling with a quote next to him that says, "Street Roots has helped me through some of the hardest times in my life, and they've always been there for me when I needed it."

Street Roots vendor profile | Speaking truth to power

Randy didn’t give up when he lost his belongings, he took action, fighting the ‘bigwigs’
By
Sasha Azizi Rosenfeld
December 14, 2022
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A photo cutout of Sonya holding her son. Next to their image is a quote from Sonya that says, “When I come to Street Roots, I sit back and breathe easier. It has a calming effect.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Rebuilding her life

Sonya found a new start as a vendor and ambassador
By
Meg Eberle
December 7, 2022
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photo of vendor Rabbit and his dog Tucker. A quote next to them reads, "They’re giving us the tools to go out and do something for ourselves. That makes you feel so much better about yourself. If you use the tools properly, you can thrive."

Street Roots vendor profile | A job with purpose

Vendor Rabbit utilizes the resources and opportunities in his reach
By
Robin Havenick
November 30, 2022
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Image of Rick Davis holding up a newspaper. A quote next to him says, “I like to help people because there's times when I needed help and there was no one there to help me.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Good deeds come back around

Rick Davis has been keeps busy with work and volunteering
By
Dylan Jefferies
November 23, 2022
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A cutout of Leo Rhodes. Leo is wearing a t-shirt that says, "Food, clean water, access to toilets, shelter from weather, sleep without harassment, life-saving health care. No matter who they are. No matter what they've done."

Street Roots vendor profile | Vendor, board member and advocate

Leo Rhodes offers advice to the next generation of community organizers
By
Jessica Hamilton
November 16, 2022
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A photo of vendor Nicole Pater next to a quote from her that says, "It’s given me the ability to earn an income and remain independent.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Acting with compassion

Vendor Nicole Pater is dedicated to helping others
By
Emily Emanuel
November 9, 2022

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