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Robin Havenick

Articles by Robin Havenick

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    Street Roots vendor Brian

    Street Roots vendor profile | You need positivity to see the light

    Brian, who sees street paper vendors as ambassadors for the houseless community, has had many experiences with generous people
    By
    Robin Havenick
    July 23, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor profile: Plans for an apartment

    Recently married, Max hopes to secure housing and a brighter future
    By
    Robin Havenick
    June 29, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor Rachael

    Street Roots vendor profile: Bound and determined

    Part of the Coronavirus Prevention and Action Team, Racheal is proud to make a difference
    By
    Robin Havenick
    May 19, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor Alex

    Street Roots vendor profile: We are building trust

    Soon after Alex joined Street Roots, he became part of the Coronavirus Prevention and Action Team, taking resources to people on the streets
    By
    Robin Havenick
    April 20, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor Gary

    Street Roots vendor profile: My patrons take care of me

    Gary says racism has become a problem in Portland, but Street Roots has been a bright spot
    By
    Robin Havenick
    April 1, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor Asonya

    Street Roots vendor profile: I feel free inside

    For Asonya, positivity means feeling free from a life of drugs and also contributing to her community
    By
    Robin Havenick
    March 23, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor Magpie Blue

    Street Roots vendor profile: Connected to nature

    Magpie Blue is an environmentalist and an advocate for people living in poverty
    By
    Robin Havenick
    February 14, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor Ron

    Street Roots vendor profile: Rebuilding his livelihood once again

    Ron lost everything — for the second time — when he arrived in Portland, but he is back on track
    By
    Robin Havenick
    January 24, 2020
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    Street Roots vendor Gary

    Street Roots vendor profile: A storyteller and a people person

    Having been in their shoes, Gary volunteers with organizations that help people experiencing homelessness
    By
    Robin Havenick
    November 8, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Celeste

    Street Roots vendor profile: Embracing and inspiring kindness

    Shelter living has separated Celeste from her partner, but she's optimistic they'll have a home together again
    By
    Robin Havenick
    October 25, 2019

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