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Gary Barker

Gary Barker

Raised in Wichita, Kansas, by his grandmother, Gary graduated from Laney College in Oakland. He worked in the aerospace industry as a tool and die maker and pattern maker until he was injured with a steel pipe. He served in the Army from 1983 to 1986 in air defense artillery. Gary received facilitator training with USA Hearing Voice and peer support specialist training. He moved into housing from most recently living on the streets in April 2020.
 

 

Articles by Gary Barker

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    A group of Street Roots vendors, staff and volunteers post for a photo wearing new green Street Roots shirts and blue Street Roots hats.

    Editorial | Vendor issue highlights integral Portlanders

    A ubiquitous feature in the Portland landscape, Street Roots vendors make the city better
    By
    Raven Drake Gary Barker K. Rambo
    September 7, 2022
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    Photo of Gary Barker sitting outside the Street Roots office with a cup of coffee in his hand

    Opinion | ‘Bigger than me and larger than life’

    With lessons learned from time unhoused, Gary Barker strives to support others
    By
    Gary Barker
    May 18, 2022

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