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Leonora Ko

Articles by Leonora Ko

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    Street Roots vendor Kenny

    Street Roots vendor profile: 'I like helping people'

    Even when times are tough, Kenny believes he has the responsibility to keep trying
    By
    Leonora Ko
    May 18, 2018
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    Street Roots vendor Netty

    Street Roots vendor profile: Getting clean opens doors

    But finding jobs has been difficult for Nettie because of her past
    By
    Leonora Ko
    April 13, 2018
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    Street Roots vendor Jeremiah

    Street Roots vendor profile: A hiker with ‘a lot of dreams’

    For Jeremiah, nature has been a life saver
    By
    Leonora Ko
    March 16, 2018
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    Street Roots vendor Eric

    Street Roots vendor profile: Learning from his mistakes

    Eric, who is in recovery, says it feels good to make ‘an honest living’ selling Street Roots
    By
    Leonora Ko
    February 9, 2018
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    Street Roots vendor Jason

    Street Roots vendor profile: A rebel with a beat

    As Jason’s music career picks up, selling Street Roots gives him flexibility
    By
    Leonora Ko
    January 26, 2018
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    Street Roots vendor Woodrow

    Street Roots vendor profile: Embracing values passed down from elders

    Woodrow grew up on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in South Dakota
    By
    Leonora Ko
    January 5, 2018
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    Street Roots vendor Jarid

    Street Roots vendor profile: Able to work, care for himself

    For Jarid, ‘things are moving forward’ after a serious injury
    By
    Leonora Ko
    December 29, 2017
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    Street Roots vendor Allen

    Street Roots vendor profile: 'I refuse to be stuck'

    Laid of from his job, Allen continues to work hard at Street Roots, which has been 'a life saver'
    By
    Leonora Ko
    December 1, 2017
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    Street Roots vendor David

    Street Roots vendor profile: Bringing joy to an ugly world

    David believes in healing through art; he sells his own creations
    By
    Leonora Ko
    November 3, 2017
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    Street Roots vendor Mistie

    Street Roots vendor profile: Pregnant and homeless, but optimistic

    Mistie said she stays clean and sober by selling Street Roots
    By
    Leonora Ko
    October 20, 2017

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