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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 cutout of vendor, Johnny Rottin, is next to a quote from him that says, “I’m trying to help take care of others because others have helped me.”

Street Roots vendor profile | More stability means more time for creativity

With housing and a new job, Johnny has more time to pursue his art
By
Robin Havenick
June 15, 2022
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A cutout of Tony Boone holding his dog in his arms is next to a quote from him that says, "To all Street Roots readers: Thank you for your support."

Street Roots vendor profile | Consistency and building community

Tony has been a vendor since 2013 and he's invested in the community he's built
By
Dylan Jefferies
June 8, 2022
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A cutout of Street Roots vendor Elizabeth Bodenstab is next to a quote by her in white text. She is smiling and holding up keys on a lanyard. The quote says, "If it wasn’t for Street Roots, I wouldn’t be getting my housing."

Street Roots vendor profile | Newly housed and focusing on her health

After 22 years of being housing insecure, Elizabeth has the keys to her new place
By
Jessica Hamilton
June 1, 2022
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A cutout of Street Roots vendor Robin Douglas as he holds up a newspaper is next to white text of a quote from him that says, "I wanted to figure out a way I could still make a difference and do something that would support me."

Street Roots vendor profile | When the stars align

Robin is back in Portland selling the paper and hoping to make a difference
By
Robin Havenick
May 24, 2022
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A cutout of Street Roots vendor Sharon is on the left. Sharon is smiling and holding up while holding up a copy of the newspaper. A quote from her next to her says, "Street Roots has become kind of like a family — I love it here."

Street Roots vendor profile | Exploring what nature has to offer

Sharon cherishes experiences and travel
By
Jessica Hamilton
May 18, 2022
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Photo of Street Roots vendor Daniel Tool smiling and holding up a newspaper. His image stands next to a quote by him that reads, "“If you learn to cultivate something and make it grow, you see the rewards and also the power of hard work.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I’m getting better every day’

Daniel believes in radical acceptance and aims to be his best self
By
Emily Emanuel
May 11, 2022
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A photo of vendor Diamond Howard. She is smiling and wearing a black sweatshirt. A quote by her reads, "Nature is my church — it's where I do my best healing."

Street Roots vendor profile | Championing independence

Diamond aims to see every state in the country
By
Kat Wasula
May 9, 2022
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Street Roots vendor, Mouse holds up a newspaper. Mouse is wearing rainbow striped knit top and cap. A quote by them reads, "remember to be love and be happy if you can."

Street Roots vendor profile | Mouse spreads positivity to those around her

Dubbing herself the ‘Energizer Bunny,’ Mouse brings enthusiasm wherever she goes
By
Dylan Jefferies
May 4, 2022
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Robert smiles holding up a copy of the collaborative comics issue. "I appreciate your generosity and willingness to engage in conversation."

Street Roots vendor profile | Robert has sold Street Roots for over 15 years

Robert advises everyone to engage with others
By
Emily Emanuel
April 27, 2022
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A photograph of Street Roots vendor is to the left. She is wearing purple. A quote next to her reads, "Street Roots got me out and made me employable again. It helped me clear things up. I am clean and my record is clean."

Street Roots vendor profile | Josephine dreams for herself and her grandchildren

Josephine is focused on bringing her family together
By
Jessica Hamilton
April 13, 2022

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