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Jessica Hamilton

Articles by Jessica Hamilton

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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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    Rick Davis, pictured with his quote: "Street Roots means family to me. We celebrate the good times and the bad, too. Just like family."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Missing his customers during the pandemic

    Rick looks forward to getting back to his regular spots to sell the newspaper
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    June 30, 2021
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    Tru Stark photo and quote from her vendor profile

    Street Roots vendor profile | Comfortable with herself

    Tru says Pride Month gives her a chance to think about who she is and to give back
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    June 16, 2021
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    Jason Scheer photo and quote: “(My income from) Street Roots pays for my trips to California to see my mom and kids. It also covers my phone and electric bills.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Eager to get back to normal post-pandemic

    Jason, who is getting vaccinated, hopes he can travel to see his daughters this year
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    May 26, 2021
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    Rainbow, with a quote from their vendor profile about finding compassion

    Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Every day is a solution’

    Rainbow, who aims to be a role model for people with mental illness, has started making plans for themself
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    April 21, 2021
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    Belinda's portrait with a quote from the story

    Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I try to pay it forward now’

    Belinda is grateful for the community and friendships she’s built through Street Roots
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    March 24, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Paulette

    Street Roots vendor profile | Eager for the pandemic to end

    Paulette has been selling the paper for decades and loves it
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    February 17, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Melissa

    Street Roots vendor profile | Her optimism is infectious

    Melissa misses the customers she interacted with regularly before the pandemic
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    January 20, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Marla

    Street Roots vendor profile | Looking forward to a better year

    Marla is grateful for her husband and their family
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    January 13, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Daniel

    Street Roots vendor profile | I’m an explorer

    Daniel has enjoyed his adventures in Portland since he moved here four years ago
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    September 2, 2020

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