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Kat Wasula

Articles by Kat Wasula

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    Photo of vendor Daniel Cox next to a quote by him that reads, "I found housing almost immediately after I started selling papers. Not because I was great at selling the papers, but because of the connections I made while I was at work.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Making meaningful connections

    Daniel uses poetry and comedy to express himself
    By
    Kat Wasula
    January 12, 2022
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    A photo of Street Roots vendor Marcus Ruby with a quote that reads, "“It is a great program; it has helped me move further along in my life.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Housing brings stability

    Recently housed, Marcus continues to work toward his goals
    By
    Kat Wasula
    December 29, 2021
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    Photo of Street Roots vendor Dorothy with a scarf on and a quote that reads, "Thank you Street Roots, for starting this new chapter in my life."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Accomplishing goals and looking ahead

    Recently housed and attending college classes, Dorothy is embracing a new chapter in her life
    By
    Kat Wasula
    November 24, 2021
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    Photo of street roots vendor DJ Husar

    Street Roots vendor profile | Finding his voice

    With a passion for writing, DJ hopes to see his work in print
    By
    Kat Wasula
    September 29, 2021
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    Image of vendor Michael holding his dog, Abby. With text that reads, "Donna and I want to thank everyone who has ever bought the paper from us. We love you."

    Street Roots vendor profile | A family effort

    Accompanied by his girlfriend Donna and their dog Abby, Michael sells Street Roots and hopes to have land of his own one day
    By
    Kat Wasula
    September 8, 2021
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    People already collect cans for cash rewards, why not expand it to trash?

    Portland needs a better plan for trash

    No one, including members of the houseless community, likes the litter problem in Portland
    By
    Kat Wasula
    September 2, 2021
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    Photo showing cutout of Nathaniel Yanzick with white text on black background reading "I love to learn new things. I want to spend the rest of my life learning."

    Street Roots vendor profile | A lifelong learner

    Nathaniel relishes his memories of school, and now, he’s saving up for college
    By
    Kat Wasula
    July 28, 2021
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    Heather Duffield pictured with her quote: "I know I'm meant to do something in this world; I just don't know what yet."

    Street Roots vendor profile | A community-oriented person

    Heather volunteers on a regular basis and hopes to manage a food pantry once she finds a new home that suits her needs
    By
    Kat Wasula
    July 21, 2021
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    Gender-neutral bathroom signs

    Opinion | Portland, it’s time to ensure equal access to bathrooms

    Pops, a Street Roots staffer and former vendor, has faced harassment in public restrooms, as have so many other trans and gender non-conforming people
    By
    Kat Wasula
    May 19, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Dale

    Street Roots vendor profile | Finding his place in the community

    Dale enjoys traveling around the city and meeting new people
    By
    Kat Wasula
    April 28, 2021

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