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Vendors

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. Our print edition is on hiatus because of the pandemic. 

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Street Roots vendor Mari

Street Roots vendor profile: Sights on a bright future

Mari is adjusting to changes as she plans her next move
By
Jessica Hamilton
July 19, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Randy

Street Roots vendor profile: Love and acceptance

Randy, whose girlfriend inspires his poetry, says Street Roots helps him in many ways
By
Jessica Hamilton
July 12, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Dan

Street Roots vendor profile: Part of the community

Dan, a veteran Street Roots vendor, has shared his personal struggles through his 'down to earth' writing, which has been published in the newspaper
By
Helen Hill
June 28, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Ed

Street Roots vendor profile: Being open and being real

Ed is pleased that his hard work toward sobriety and stability is paying off
By
Christopher Gonzalez
June 21, 2019
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Wendy and Jeremiah

Street Roots vendor profile: A new start in Portland

Wendy and Jeremiah credit their strong relationship and bond with their enduring resilience
By
Jessica Hamilton
June 14, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Eileen

Street Roots vendor profile: A writer and a dreamer

Eileen – who sells Street Roots with her dog, Vicky – has her sights set on her own apartment
By
Jessica Hamilton
June 7, 2019
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Street Roots vendor John

Street Roots vendor profile: A bright mind and a sense of humor

John is proud of his accomplishments in the years since he served time
By
Helen Hill
May 31, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Brent

Street Roots vendor profile: Empowering people in poverty

Brent, and advocate for people on the streets, has been involved with Portland’s street paper since the 1990s – before it was Street Roots
By
Pat Zimmer
May 24, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Mykel

Street Roots vendor profile: Proud of how far he has come

Mykel has led a troubled life but has become 'a really good person'
By
Pat Zimmer
May 17, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Michone

Street Roots vendor profile: Experiences around the world

When Michone came to Street Roots, he discovered a passion: poetry
By
Helen Hill
May 10, 2019

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