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Robin Havenick

Articles by Robin Havenick

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    Photo of Street Roots vendor Bruce Wilson with a quote from him that reads, “Street Roots gives people the opportunity to do something productive for the community, to give back and get something in return.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Kind words and a smile go a long way

    Bruce gets joy from making others laugh and smile
    By
    Robin Havenick
    December 22, 2021
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    photo of Street Roots vendor Mari Louden with a quote next to her that reads, "The people at Street Roots have helped me to keep going in life.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Reinventing herself and helping others

    Mari has a story to tell and hopes it inspires others
    By
    Robin Havenick
    December 15, 2021
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    Photo of street roots vendor Kerry Anderson next to a quote that reads, "It's a source of income, sure. But more importantly it's a meeting place. I have a lot of good friends here."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Drawn to Street Roots through poetry

    Back from Central Oregon, Kerry is writing poetry and selling papers
    By
    Robin Havenick
    November 10, 2021
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    Photo of vendor Jennifer Bradford on a black background with a quote from her that reads, "The most important part was being with others, talking with people. Street Roots gave me a social life.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | ‘There’s hope for everybody’

    Street Roots vendor Jennifer says Street Roots has given her back something she had lost
    By
    Robin Havenick
    November 3, 2021
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    Photo of Street Roots vendor Johnny Rottin next to a quote from him that reads, “I get paid by this program to do the same thing I’ve been doing for free and on my own before, just trying to help take care of others, because others have helped me”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Building confidence through education

    On top of working with Street Roots Johnny is an artist and aims to go to art school
    By
    Robin Havenick
    October 13, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Daniel, with a quote from his vendor profile

    Street Roots vendor profile | He’s found stability in Portland

    Daniel says he has the structure he needs, thanks to the services available in his new city
    By
    Robin Havenick
    May 12, 2021
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    Norman Chamberlain, with a quote from the story about how he loves his customers

    Street Roots vendor profile | He’s got a great heart

    Norman wants his customers to know he cares about them
    By
    Robin Havenick
    April 14, 2021
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    Vendor Eileen Vizenor, with a quote about her new perspective. Quote is also in the vendor profile.

    Street Roots vendor profile | A poet who has lived on the streets

    Today, ‘life is good’ for Eileen, who has had an apartment since 2019
    By
    Robin Havenick
    March 17, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Theodore

    Street Roots vendor profile | A lot to look forward to

    Theodore, a gardener and an inventor, is a caregiver for his uncle
    By
    Robin Havenick
    February 3, 2021
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    Street Roots vendor Lee with her dog

    Street Roots vendor profile | Working her way through tough times

    An eviction is forcing Lee onto the streets, but she’s optimistic that she’ll find housing
    By
    Robin Havenick
    December 23, 2020

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