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Jessica Hamilton

Articles by Jessica Hamilton

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    Photo of vendor Eileen Vizenor smiling and holding a newspaper, next to a quote that reads, "I love Street Roots and I am so happy to have them in my life."

    Street Roots vendor profile | The comfort of home

    Street Roots vendor Eileen is comforted by the safety of stable housing
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    January 19, 2022
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    photo of vendor Zale L. next to a quote from him that says, "“Portland has my heart. It’s the people and attitudes of Portland. I love it here.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Connecting with customers and community

    A fairly new vendor, Zale enjoys selling Street Roots and contributes poetry to the paper
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    December 8, 2021
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    Photo of Street Roots vendor Gary Serventi with a quote next to him that says, "But I can’t stay closed in. Street Roots gives me the opportunity to get out and meet people and be productive.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Engaging with empathy

    As a vendor and ambassador Gary found his sense of purpose
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    November 17, 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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    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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