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Vendors

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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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photo of street roots vendor Michael Whetstone with a quote from him that says, "street roots gives people a chance to be their own boss."

Street Roots vendor profile | Being his own boss

Persistent and energetic Michael switches it up when selling papers
By
Dylan Jefferies
October 6, 2021
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Photo of street roots vendor DJ Husar

Street Roots vendor profile | Finding his voice

With a passion for writing, DJ hopes to see his work in print
By
Kat Wasula
September 29, 2021
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Photo of Street Roots vendor Sheamus Kirk next to a quote that reads, "I was so enthralled with Street Roots that I had to keep going with it, keep helping out."

Street Roots vendor profile | On a search to find meaning

Coming from Florida, Sheamus explores what Portland has in store for him
By
Jessica Hamilton
September 22, 2021
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Photo of street roots vendor Derrick Kunkel

Street Roots vendor profile | Learning through travel

After traveling throughout the United States, Derrick brings his skills to Street Roots as an ambassador
By
Jessica Hamilton
September 15, 2021
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Image of vendor Michael holding his dog, Abby. With text that reads, "Donna and I want to thank everyone who has ever bought the paper from us. We love you."

Street Roots vendor profile | A family effort

Accompanied by his girlfriend Donna and their dog Abby, Michael sells Street Roots and hopes to have land of his own one day
By
Kat Wasula
September 8, 2021
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Photo of vendor Nettie Johnson next to a quote from her reading, "“I see hope in me and I see hope in people that the average person doesn’t.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Stepping into a new role

Nettie sees hope in other and looks forward to supporting new vendors
By
Jessica Hamilton
September 3, 2021
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Quentin Sandvig

Street Roots Vendor Profile | Quentin Sandvig

He writes poems about homeless children, a giant in a land of plenty, a poem about the “red baron,” and even a parody of Trump
August 11, 2021
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Photo showing Street Roots vendor Joe V. kneeling next to his dog Gil. White text on black background says "I'd just like to thank my customers for their support."

Street Roots vendor profile | Grateful for his customers

Joe is grateful for his customers and his regulars
By
Dylan Jefferies
August 4, 2021
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Photo showing cutout of Nathaniel Yanzick with white text on black background reading "I love to learn new things. I want to spend the rest of my life learning."

Street Roots vendor profile | A lifelong learner

Nathaniel relishes his memories of school, and now, he’s saving up for college
By
Kat Wasula
July 28, 2021
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Heather Duffield pictured with her quote: "I know I'm meant to do something in this world; I just don't know what yet."

Street Roots vendor profile | A community-oriented person

Heather volunteers on a regular basis and hopes to manage a food pantry once she finds a new home that suits her needs
By
Kat Wasula
July 21, 2021

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