Pat Zimmer | Street Roots

Articles by Pat Zimmer

Street Roots vendors tell us what they’re grateful for

Vendors express gratitude for God, pets, income opportunities and more

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Pat Zimmer

October 7, 2020
Street Roots vendors tell us what they’re doing to keep customers safe

Vendors were asked what measures they've been taking while selling papers during the pandemic

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Pat Zimmer

September 30, 2020
Street Roots vendor profile | ‘So happy to come back to work’

Joe is grateful that Street Roots is printing again so that he can earn an income

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Pat Zimmer

September 23, 2020
Street Roots vendors tell us what it’s like to be back

After a five-month hiatus, vendors returned to selling the weekly paper on Aug. 26

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Pat Zimmer

September 9, 2020
Street Roots vendor profile | Helping people on the street

Schon Tell is working toward creating a nonprofit that would get people into housing

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Pat Zimmer

August 3, 2020
Street Roots vendor profile | The strength to carry on

Josephine has learned to adapt and has stayed true to herself

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Pat Zimmer

July 15, 2020
Street Roots vendor profile: It helps to work in the community

To Jamey, customers are like guests; they’re welcome in his life

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Pat Zimmer

June 8, 2020
Between high school and homelessness

Oregon author Connie King Leonard’s YA novel draws from her own experience as a teacher with homeless students

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Pat Zimmer

February 28, 2020
Street Roots vendor profile: Adapting and persevering

If Melissa could change one thing about the work world, it would be to accommodate the diverse ways people think and work

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Pat Zimmer

February 27, 2020
Street Roots vendor profile: Working toward a better Portland

Scott, a homeless-rights activist and Dignity Village co-founder, does trash pickup for Ground Score and graces Street Roots’ chalkboard with his art

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Pat Zimmer

January 31, 2020

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