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Jessica Hamilton

Articles by Jessica Hamilton

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    Street Roots vendor profile | Making his way and changing his life

    Mel is thankful for his customers and the behavioral health program
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    January 4, 2023
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    A cutout photo of Peter holding an issue of Street Roots next to him a quote from him says, “People look at homelessness as a choice — that’s a false narrative. It’s not a choice. The choices are made by the people who write the checks. Stability is what

    Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Being poor is expensive’

    Peter challenges assumptions about homelessness and encourages compassion
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    December 28, 2022
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    A cutout of Leo Rhodes. Leo is wearing a t-shirt that says, "Food, clean water, access to toilets, shelter from weather, sleep without harassment, life-saving health care. No matter who they are. No matter what they've done."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Vendor, board member and advocate

    Leo Rhodes offers advice to the next generation of community organizers
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    November 16, 2022
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    Vendor Vince Masiello holding an issue of Street Roots with a quote next to him that says, "“I think it’s hard for people who are housed to sometimes see past the dirt or the fear, to really connect with the houseless.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Acting as a bridge builder and connector

    Vendor Vince Masiello is grounded by community
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    October 14, 2022
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    A photo of Street Roots vendor Danny Ciudin, smiling and holding up a newspaper. His cutout is next to a quote from him that says, "“I feel part of the community. Once people get to know you, life gets a lot easier.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Building community in Concordia

    Danny says the paper keeps him out of trouble and puts him in a good mood
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    September 14, 2022
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    Street Roots vendor Makavalie next to a quote from him that says, "“I want to serve as an example, to turn conversations into actions.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Fashion with a purpose

    Makavalie designs his own clothes — with a message for others
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    August 31, 2022
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    A photo of Street Roots vendor Frank Johnson holding up a copy of the newspaper with his black Labrador dog, Clyde, by his side.

    Street Roots vendor profile | Rebuilding after sweeps

    Impacted by sweeps, Frank is recuperating and planning for his future
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    July 27, 2022
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    Jared Coffey is wearing a blue tie-dye shirt and a green hat. His silhouette is cut out next to a quote from him that says, "I have some of the best customers on earth."

    Street Roots vendor profile | A natural storyteller

    Jared Coffey shares his stories of hope and healing with his customers
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    July 6, 2022
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    A photo of Street Roots vendor J Irish holding his cat and a newspaper. A quote from him in white text says, "I was tired of watching my own life and those around me completely tank. I realized I don’t deserve this trouble or this pain, so I got out of it

    Street Roots vendor profile | 6 months sober, ‘J’ is proud of his journey

    ‘J’ found his place at Street Roots and has big plans for his future
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    June 22, 2022
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    A cutout of Street Roots vendor Elizabeth Bodenstab is next to a quote by her in white text. She is smiling and holding up keys on a lanyard. The quote says, "If it wasn’t for Street Roots, I wouldn’t be getting my housing."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Newly housed and focusing on her health

    After 22 years of being housing insecure, Elizabeth has the keys to her new place
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    June 1, 2022

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