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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 Robert Thuemler smiling next to a quote from him says, "I love Street Roots. They became my family. I have met so many good people along the way at the office."

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘We always appreciate feeling human’

Robert finds fulfillment helping others
By
Kat Wasula
August 24, 2022
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A photo of Joseph Smits with a quote from him that says, "“My happiness is when I make other people happy or when I see someone show kindness and compassion for somebody else, no matter what background or what they’re going through.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Building community wherever he goes

Vendor Joseph Smits finds happiness in bringing others joy
By
Karly Quadros
August 3, 2022
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A photo of Street Roots vendor Frank Johnson holding up a copy of the newspaper with his black Labrador dog, Clyde, by his side.

Street Roots vendor profile | Rebuilding after sweeps

Impacted by sweeps, Frank is recuperating and planning for his future
By
Jessica Hamilton
July 27, 2022
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A cutout photo of Justine Morby is next to text of a quote from her that says, “Street Roots is a welcoming place where I could feel safe, feel a part of a team and feel that I’m accepted.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Expanding and growing in Portland

Coming from Idaho, Justine chose Portland as her new home
By
Robin Havenick
July 13, 2022
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Jared Coffey is wearing a blue tie-dye shirt and a green hat. His silhouette is cut out next to a quote from him that says, "I have some of the best customers on earth."

Street Roots vendor profile | A natural storyteller

Jared Coffey shares his stories of hope and healing with his customers
By
Jessica Hamilton
July 6, 2022
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A cutout photo of Jim McRae smiling is next to a quote from him that says, "I’ve watched the paper change over the years, and I’m really happy that it’s expanding the way it is.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Working as a vendor for 6 years, Jim is a community staple

Jim says when you try to help yourself, others will help too
By
Dylan Jefferies
June 29, 2022
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A photo of Street Roots vendor J Irish holding his cat and a newspaper. A quote from him in white text says, "I was tired of watching my own life and those around me completely tank. I realized I don’t deserve this trouble or this pain, so I got out of it

Street Roots vendor profile | 6 months sober, ‘J’ is proud of his journey

‘J’ found his place at Street Roots and has big plans for his future
By
Jessica Hamilton
June 22, 2022
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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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