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  1. Street Roots vendor profile: A storyteller and a people person

    Having been in their shoes, Gary volunteers with organizations that help people experiencing homelessness Gary Serventi is a storyteller with an extraordinary memory of his adventurous life’s details.  “You’re gonna love this” is a steady refrain. His sto ...

    8 Nov 2019 - Robin Havenick

  2. 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 There are some people who have a gift of drawing out the kindness in others. Celeste Elizabeth Blair has that gift. Maybe it’s because ...

    25 Oct 2019 - Robin Havenick

  3. Street Roots vendor profile: Overcoming fear and healing from abuse

    Alex confronts hardship with humor and courage Alex embodies the kind of strength and courage of a woman who has experienced violence (abuse, rape, poverty) and not only survived but triumphed. Little wonder her Portland friends know her as Mamma Lioness. ...

    27 Sep 2019 - Robin Havenick

  4. Street Roots vendor profile: A thinker, a dreamer, a poet

    A pursuit of knowledge is what drives Peter In our creative writing circle at Street Roots, Peter Salzmann is a star. He is a regular member, appreciated not only for his inspiring poetic responses to our weekly prompts, but also for his gentle creative l ...

    13 Sep 2019 - Robin Havenick

  5. Street Roots vendor profile: Home. I love that word.

    Homeless on and off for years, Eileen was determined to get an apartment. And now, she has. It’s a brand-new feeling for Eileen Vizenor, walking across a sunny park in downtown Portland, free of carrying her backpacked belongings with her.  “Hi, Eileen. W ...

    6 Sep 2019 - Robin Havenick

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