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Emily Emanuel

Articles by Emily Emanuel

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    Josephine Allen wears a hat and holds up a newspaper. A quote by her says, “I want people to know that I don’t believe people is homeless because they want to be homeless.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Consistency and reconnection

    Josephine’s path to housing brought her an opportunity to reconnect with her family
    By
    Emily Emanuel
    April 19, 2023
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    Street Roots vendor profile | Lessons learned from his time as a vendor

    Daniel says Street Roots has given him independence
    By
    Emily Emanuel
    March 1, 2023
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    A cutout photo of vendor Irida. A quote next to her says, "A short little conversation is worth a dollar to me."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Reciprocating kindness and generosity

    Irida appreciates her customer’s support as she adjusts to city life
    By
    Emily Emanuel
    January 25, 2023
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    A cutout photo of Street Roots vendor Leka, next to a quote from him that says “Learn how to breathe. That’s the answer to everything."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Defining and finding family

    Vendor Leka found a support system here in Portland
    By
    Emily Emanuel
    December 21, 2022
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    A photo of vendor Nicole Pater next to a quote from her that says, "It’s given me the ability to earn an income and remain independent.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Acting with compassion

    Vendor Nicole Pater is dedicated to helping others
    By
    Emily Emanuel
    November 9, 2022
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    Vendor Velma Carter holds a Street Roots newspaper and her cat on her shoulder. A quote next to her by her says, "My reason is to put a smile on at least one person’s face every day. You never know what’s going on in someone’s life, so just smile.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | A smile goes a long way

    Vendor Velma Carter has newfound confidence after selling the paper
    By
    Emily Emanuel
    October 5, 2022
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    Photo of Street Roots vendor Daniel Tool smiling and holding up a newspaper. His image stands next to a quote by him that reads, "“If you learn to cultivate something and make it grow, you see the rewards and also the power of hard work.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I’m getting better every day’

    Daniel believes in radical acceptance and aims to be his best self
    By
    Emily Emanuel
    May 11, 2022
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    Robert smiles holding up a copy of the collaborative comics issue. "I appreciate your generosity and willingness to engage in conversation."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Robert has sold Street Roots for over 15 years

    Robert advises everyone to engage with others
    By
    Emily Emanuel
    April 27, 2022
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    A photo of vendor Melissa Hansen wearing a black beanie and smiling. Her photo is next to a quote from her that reads, “Everything will be alright — we’re all in this boat together, we just gotta find the oars.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Good people make good community

    Melissa’s faith and community guide her during hard times
    By
    Jessica Hamilton Emily Emanuel
    March 23, 2022

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