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Jessica Hamilton

Articles by Jessica Hamilton

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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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    A cutout of Street Roots vendor Sharon is on the left. Sharon is smiling and holding up while holding up a copy of the newspaper. A quote from her next to her says, "Street Roots has become kind of like a family — I love it here."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Exploring what nature has to offer

    Sharon cherishes experiences and travel
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    May 18, 2022
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    A photograph of Street Roots vendor is to the left. She is wearing purple. A quote next to her reads, "Street Roots got me out and made me employable again. It helped me clear things up. I am clean and my record is clean."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Josephine dreams for herself and her grandchildren

    Josephine is focused on bringing her family together
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    April 13, 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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    A photo of Racheal smiling and holding up a copy of a comic book and wearing a black puffy jacket. A quote next to her reads, "“Street Roots has given me the opportunity to help my community.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Racheal knows what’s in a name

    Hoping to heal the world around her, Racheal is invested in her community
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    March 16, 2022
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    A photo of Street Roots vendor Charles Lindsey holding up a comic book and a newspaper. Charles is smiling and wearing a leather jacket. A quote next to him reads, "Selling Street Roots is overall a pretty positive experience."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Charles comes out of his shell as a vendor

    Charles has ideas for how Portland can improve
    By
    Jessica Hamilton
    February 23, 2022
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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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