Chris Drake discusses misconceptions about trans people and what visibility means to him Chris Drake took time from his busy schedule working three jobs to talk about his experiences as a trans man in Portland and how he thinks allies can better support p ...
25 May 2021 - Street Roots
Vendors are grateful for survival, solidarity, a promising vaccine and more I’m grateful for every day. I’ll be more grateful when we get this vaccine. Buzz Garrick Life. … I’ve always wanted to make it to 60. I’ve passed death three times, and I’ve made ...
23 Dec 2020 - Street Roots
They're grateful for life, love, friends, their customers, and more Michone Nettles: “I am grateful for life, and for death.” Jason Scheer: “I am thankful for Sean. We’ve been friends since I got here years ago. We keep each other straight.” Karen Fl ...
21 Dec 2018 - Street Roots
May 8,1955 – May 3, 2018 I am being the best I can be I am homeless I am working I am a carpenter I am an artist I am a poet I am paying my way I am a son I am a brother I am a friend-George Mayes If you’re lucky, you work with people who can turn a br ...
25 May 2018 - Street Roots
An advocate for the homeless, he was involved with Street Roots for many years Roger Lee Moore was born in West Virginia to parents Charles and Irene Moore. He was blessed to have four sisters and three brothers. Roger worked in the Portland shipyards pai ...
31 May 2017 - Street Roots
Bettyjo's acceptance speech at the Street Roots Family Breakfast Bettyjo Griffiths was honored Oct. 6 with the 2016 Vendor of the Year Award. She received her award in front of nearly 400 people at the annual Street Roots Family Breakfast at Portland ...
13 Oct 2016 - Street Roots
Vendor profile: Making a pitch for new beginnings By Erin Fenner, Contributing Writer Darryl Goeas, 48, is homeless for the first time in his life. “It’s been kind of scary,” he said. In August, he moved from Reno, his home for 13 years, looking for work. ...
18 Dec 2012 - Street Roots
Vendor profile: Volunteering keeps vendor connected By Cole Merkel, Staff Writer Every Thursday, Street Roots vendor William Adams helps make bologna and cheese sandwiches for Operation Nightwatch, a hospitality center he has been a community member of fo ...
4 Dec 2012 - Street Roots