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Robin Havenick

Articles by Robin Havenick

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    A quote from Robert says, “And to all of you reading this, keep buying from Street Roots vendors. A dollar goes a long way with us.” A photo of Robert smiling as he holds his hands in front of him is to the right of the quote.

    Street Roots vendor profile | Friends all around him

    Robert embraces what his neighborhood has to offer
    By
    Robin Havenick
    November 22, 2023
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    A quote from Fidel says, "“Street Roots is the way for me to get on the right path.I love the way the people at Street Roots treat us vendors. I love their compassion.” A photo of Fidel smiling. He wears a gray t-shirt with a silhouette of someone on a b

    Street Roots vendor profile | Leading with love

    Fidel was on a mission to change his life — he’s doing it well
    By
    Robin Havenick
    November 15, 2023
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    Photo of vendor RP with his thumbs up and a smile on his face. A quote next to him says, "“Thank you, Street Roots, for being here,” RP said. “Because of you all, I feel less alone; I know I’m not the only one."

    Street Roots vendor profile | An opportunity to work for himself

    Vendor RP values the kindness of others and building relationships by selling the newspaper
    By
    Robin Havenick
    October 25, 2023
  • Street Roots
    Street Roots vendor Frankie smiles for a photo while holding up a newspaper.

    Street Roots vendor profile | A people person at heart

    Frankie enjoys roles where he can socialize and interact with people in the community
    By
    Robin Havenick
    August 9, 2023
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    Text says, "I really love the camaraderie at Street Roots. And I love the idea that we all share the core values of coming together and helping others."

    Street Roots vendor profile | Passion for the pursuit of justice

    Joshua finds camaraderie in being a vendor
    By
    Robin Havenick
    August 2, 2023
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    Street Roots vendor profile | Embracing new beginnings

    Vendor Melissa anticipates moving into permanenet housing in the near future
    By
    Robin Havenick
    June 21, 2023
  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    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

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