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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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Street Roots vendor Marla

Street Roots vendor profile | Looking forward to a better year

Marla is grateful for her husband and their family
By
Jessica Hamilton
January 13, 2021
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Street Roots vendor Robert

Street Roots vendor profile | Staying positive and cracking jokes

Robert is looking for work and a room of his own
By
Pat Zimmer
January 6, 2021
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Street Roots vendor Daniel

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I find a lot of catharsis by writing’

Daniel is working toward his English degree. Writing has helped him process tragedies in his life.
By
Pat Zimmer
December 30, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Lee with her dog

Street Roots vendor profile | Working her way through tough times

An eviction is forcing Lee onto the streets, but she’s optimistic that she’ll find housing
By
Robin Havenick
December 23, 2020
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Wrapped gifts with a tag that reads: With Gratitude, Street Roots vendors

Street Roots vendors | What we’re thankful for this season

Vendors are grateful for survival, solidarity, a promising vaccine and more
December 23, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Anthony

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Wherever LeBron goes, that’s my team’

Anthony, a former high school running back, likes to watch sports with his girlfriend
By
Pat Zimmer
December 10, 2020
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Street Roots vendor George Denison

Street Roots vendor profile: An actor’s comeback

As a model, George was the ‘male face of the ‘90s.’ After some ups and downs, he found Street Roots and rekindled his acting and modeling career.
By
Pat Zimmer
November 18, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Gary

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I have a servant’s heart’

Gary aims to be part of the solution through his work with the Street Roots Action Team
By
Robin Havenick
November 11, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Bronwyn

Street Roots vendor profile | A writer for as long as she can remember

Bronwyn draws inspiration for her poetry from the world around her
By
Robin Havenick
November 4, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Mike D

Street Roots vendor profile | A generous and positive spirit

Mike has been with Street Roots for 20 years, most recently as part of the Action Team
By
Robin Havenick
October 28, 2020

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