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Robin Havenick

Articles by Robin Havenick

  • Street Roots
    Photo of vendor Bama Hayward holding up a newspaper and smiling. A quote next to him says, "Street Roots opened so many doors for me. You know, when you don’t have people that believe in you because of the homeless situation that you’re in, Street Roots g

    Street Roots vendor profile | Holding his head high

    Vendor Bama is optimistic about his sobriety and future
    By
    Robin Havenick
    May 17, 2023
  • Street Roots
    A photo of Street Roots vendor Starfire holding up a newspaper and smiling. A quote next to them says, “Street Roots is just a great place to come to in your time of need. If they don’t have what you need, they can point you to a resource that does. ”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Utilizing the resources around her

    Vendor Starfire finds strength and care in the communities she's found in Portland
    By
    Robin Havenick
    March 29, 2023
  • Street Roots
    A cutout image of vendor Tamara holding a cup of noodles next to a quote from her that says, "“I want to be one of the leaders. I’m proud of this country. I want to accomplish the American Dream.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | A way with words

    Vendor Tamara is working on herself and has many ambitions
    By
    Robin Havenick
    February 15, 2023
  • Street Roots
    A photo of vendor Michael Bailey holding a copy of Street Roots. A quote next to him reads “Being a part of the Street Roots team gives me a community to belong to and friendships which are so important to me.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | ‘It feels good to belong to a group of people who care about you’

    Vendor Michael embraces new friends, new people and new opportunities
    By
    Robin Havenick
    January 11, 2023
  • Street Roots
    photo of vendor Rabbit and his dog Tucker. A quote next to them reads, "They’re giving us the tools to go out and do something for ourselves. That makes you feel so much better about yourself. If you use the tools properly, you can thrive."

    Street Roots vendor profile | A job with purpose

    Vendor Rabbit utilizes the resources and opportunities in his reach
    By
    Robin Havenick
    November 30, 2022
  • Street Roots
    Vendor Craig Preston smiles for a photo. A quote from him next to his photo says, "Street Roots has always been a great place for me. I love selling the paper. It’s so fun to interact with people on the street; my customers make me happy."

    Street Roots vendor profile | 16 years of selling Street Roots

    Craig enjoys interacting with his customers and encounters with people as he sells the newspaper
    By
    Robin Havenick
    October 26, 2022
  • Street Roots
    A photo of Nettie Johnson holding a Street Roots paper in one hand and propping her dog up on her shoulder with her other hands. A quote next her image says, "“Now, I get to wake up every morning to participate in a job that I enjoy, and even though it is

    Street Roots vendor profile | Finding wholeness in wellness

    Nettie Johnson uses her addiction counseling skills to help people on the streets
    By
    Robin Havenick
    September 28, 2022
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    A cutout photo of Justine Morby is next to text of a quote from her that says, “Street Roots is a welcoming place where I could feel safe, feel a part of a team and feel that I’m accepted.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | Expanding and growing in Portland

    Coming from Idaho, Justine chose Portland as her new home
    By
    Robin Havenick
    July 13, 2022
  • Street Roots
    A cutout of vendor, Johnny Rottin, is next to a quote from him that says, “I’m trying to help take care of others because others have helped me.”

    Street Roots vendor profile | More stability means more time for creativity

    With housing and a new job, Johnny has more time to pursue his art
    By
    Robin Havenick
    June 15, 2022
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    A cutout of Street Roots vendor Robin Douglas as he holds up a newspaper is next to white text of a quote from him that says, "I wanted to figure out a way I could still make a difference and do something that would support me."

    Street Roots vendor profile | When the stars align

    Robin is back in Portland selling the paper and hoping to make a difference
    By
    Robin Havenick
    May 24, 2022

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