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Pat Zimmer

Articles by Pat Zimmer

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    Two photos: Jack and Tommy. Both are wearing masks inside the Street Roots office.

    Street Roots is once again welcoming new vendors

    Weekly orientations are open to anyone interested in selling the newspaper
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    May 5, 2021
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    Photo of Racheal with a quote from the story

    Street Roots vendor profile | Moving forward and learning from her past

    Racheal has a roof over her head, but she hasn't forgotten how hard it was to survive on the streets
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    March 31, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Vern

    Street Roots vendor profile | Conquering his fears

    Vern was nervous to venture into a new space to sell papers, but he’s glad he did
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    February 24, 2021
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    TVs face the street from the windows of Street Roots' office

    Street Roots vendors share their hopes for the next four years

    Street Roots hosted a broadcast of President Joe Biden’s inauguration so vendors and houseless neighbors could watch
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    January 27, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Robert

    Street Roots vendor profile | Staying positive and cracking jokes

    Robert is looking for work and a room of his own
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    January 6, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Daniel

    Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I find a lot of catharsis by writing’

    Daniel is working toward his English degree. Writing has helped him process tragedies in his life.
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    December 30, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor Anthony

    Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Wherever LeBron goes, that’s my team’

    Anthony, a former high school running back, likes to watch sports with his girlfriend
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    December 10, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor George Denison

    Street Roots vendor profile: An actor’s comeback

    As a model, George was the ‘male face of the ‘90s.’ After some ups and downs, he found Street Roots and rekindled his acting and modeling career.
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    November 18, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor Amelia

    Street Roots vendor profile | A lot to look forward to

    Amelia is a guitarist and a nature lover who has plans for the future
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    October 14, 2020
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    Five photos of Street Roots vendors

    Street Roots vendors tell us what they’re grateful for

    Vendors express gratitude for God, pets, income opportunities and more
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    October 7, 2020

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