Robert embraces what his neighborhood has to offer As a resident of the Hollywood neighborhood, Robert makes good use of the area's resources to stay active and healthy. Though he’s been houseless for the past five years, he has made it his business ...
22 Nov 2023 - Robin Havenick
Fidel was on a mission to change his life — he’s doing it well Fidel has been working on a writing project for the past year, something like an exposé about Portland’s fentanyl market. His vision: to follow five people who have been buying, using, selling ...
15 Nov 2023 - Robin Havenick
Vendor RP values the kindness of others and building relationships by selling the newspaper He was named after a police officer in California, Roy, but most folks call him RP. Though he’s not known as “RSP,” RP will tell you “Safety is my middle name,” wi ...
25 Oct 2023 - Robin Havenick
Frankie enjoys roles where he can socialize and interact with people in the community Frankie was known in Yamhill County as the “Pop Can Man.” That was some 25 years ago when Frankie lived in McMinnville and had his own business collecting cans at homes ...
9 Aug 2023 - Robin Havenick
Joshua finds camaraderie in being a vendor How do you tell the story of life on the streets? How do you tell the story of those who are homeless, those who develop deadly addictions with no support, those who are on the very lowest rungs of our society an ...
2 Aug 2023 - Robin Havenick
Vendor Melissa anticipates moving into permanenet housing in the near future For 20 years, Melissa Hansen worked a variety of jobs in Alaska. “I fished on fishing boats, logged as a choke setter, worked in restaurants,” Melissa said. “I even went trapping ...
21 Jun 2023 - Robin Havenick
Vendor Bama is optimistic about his sobriety and future If you’d like a little lift in your step, engage in a conversation with Street Roots vendor Bama Hayward. He bubbles with the joy, confidence and strength of his new life, clean and sober. “I wake up ...
17 May 2023 - Robin Havenick
Vendor Starfire finds strength and care in the communities she's found in Portland The story behind Starfire’s street name is rooted in love. Growing up in the ‘80s, her favorite character from Teen Titans was a woman named Starfire whose boyfriend, ...
29 Mar 2023 - Robin Havenick
Vendor Tamara is working on herself and has many ambitions Tamara Knapper is interested in the sound of words. It’s a fascination that comes up often while talking with her. “My name is easy to remember: Tamara,” she explains. “Ta” as in “tall,” and “Mara ...
15 Feb 2023 - Robin Havenick
Vendor Michael embraces new friends, new people and new opportunities Michael Bailey is grateful for resources in Portland and would like for others to be aware of and have access to these opportunities. Organizations like Central City Concern, Do Good Mu ...
11 Jan 2023 - Robin Havenick