Mykel, who has been selling Street Roots for five years, has experienced a spiritual shift Mykel Garner recently started meditating to help with his depression. His dog, Petey, who’s been with him for two years, has been helping, too. “(Petey’s) been my G ...
2 Jun 2021 - Dylan Jefferies
Doug and River are moving on to Greater Good Northwest, where they will continue the work they’re passionate about Street Roots ambassadors Doug Marks and River Reese are familiar faces around the Street Roots office, both known for their warm energy and ...
14 Jul 2021 - Dylan Jefferies
Joe is grateful for his customers and his regulars Joe V. puts a lot of effort into his table setup at his post outside of Safeway on Northwest Lovejoy Street and 13th Avenue. He places two solid wood TV dinner stands adjacent to each other. On one table, ...
4 Aug 2021 - Dylan Jefferies
Persistent and energetic Michael switches it up when selling papers When Michael Whetstone arrived in Portland some four months ago, he noticed a man selling newspapers in North Portland outside a grocery store. Michael needed money at the time, and the s ...
6 Oct 2021 - Dylan Jefferies
Tamara encourages others to look for resources and keep their heads up Tamara Knapper is well-known around Portland and Street Roots for her kindness and friendly disposition. She grew up in Portland, right off of Northeast Broadway Street near the Lloyd ...
1 Dec 2021 - Dylan Jefferies
Marla enjoys helping others get back on their feet Marla Duby loves to see people smile. It’s part of why she likes helping out at the Street Roots’ office in exchange for papers: people there are always smiling. She loves making people smile, too. “I lik ...
2 Feb 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Richard is a listener and tries to focus on the positive Richard Winkowitsch is passionate about helping others. Despite experiencing houselessness himself, he is always looking out for his neighbors and making sure they have what they need. He likes help ...
2 Mar 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Jason is focusing on finding things that bring him comfort and peace Jason Isbell recently submitted paperwork for a housing voucher program through Old Town Recovery Center. If accepted, he will begin receiving a monthly housing stipend, and he hopes to ...
7 Apr 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Dubbing herself the ‘Energizer Bunny,’ Mouse brings enthusiasm wherever she goes Street Roots vendor Caroll French, or “Mouse,” clad in a tie-dye t-shirt and rainbow shoes, describes herself as "the Energizer Bunny," and she’s not exaggerating. ...
4 May 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Tony has been a vendor since 2013 and he's invested in the community he's built Tony Boone has been a Street Roots vendor since 2013. Over the years, he’s become a fixture at New Seasons on Southeast Hawthorne Blvd., where he sells the paper mos ...
8 Jun 2022 - Dylan Jefferies