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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 Peter

Street Roots vendor profile: A thinker, a dreamer, a poet

A pursuit of knowledge is what drives Peter
By
Robin Havenick
September 13, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Norm

Street Roots vendor profile: Long-lost brothers reconnect

For 35 years, Norm wondered what had happened to Larry. Now, he’s saving money so he can pay him a visit.
By
Pat Zimmer
September 6, 2019
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Eileen Vizenor

Street Roots vendor profile: Home. I love that word.

Homeless on and off for years, Eileen was determined to get an apartment. And now, she has.
By
Robin Havenick
September 6, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Dale

Street Roots vendor profile: A strategic salesman

Dale shares his advice for Street Roots vendors – and his customers
By
Jessica Hamilton
August 30, 2019
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Street Roots vendors Emily and Tammy

Street Roots vendor profile: ‘Perfect love’

Tammy and Emily plan to get married as soon as they have a home
By
Helen Hill
August 23, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Jennifer

Street Roots vendor profile: Rising to the challenge

After a stroke and an amputation, Jennifer has learned how to manage life with a disability
By
Helen Hill
August 23, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Wayne

Street Roots vendor profile: Time heals all wounds

Wayne says being with other people has helped him manage his own health and also assist others
By
Pat Zimmer
August 16, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Brandon

Street Roots vendor profile: An ambassador for the Earth

Perhaps Brandon’s most passionate cause is advocating for renewal of the U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement
By
Pat Zimmer
August 2, 2019
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Street Roots vendor Kay

Street Roots vendor profile: Grateful for family and for the paper she sells

Kay moved to Portland to stay with her daughter after she became homeless in Florida
By
Helen Hill
July 26, 2019
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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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