Mari is adjusting to changes as she plans her next move In a life filled with instability, fire has been a thematic constant for Mari. She became homeless most recently when her boyfriend was evicted from his apartment almost a year ago. A visitor lit a l ...
19 Jul 2019 - Jessica Hamilton
Randy, whose girlfriend inspires his poetry, says Street Roots helps him in many ways Street Roots vendor Randy Humphreys does not mince words. “The cycle ends with me,” said Randy, whose family has a history of abuse. Sent by his family to live at a chi ...
12 Jul 2019 - Jessica Hamilton
Wendy and Jeremiah credit their strong relationship and bond with their enduring resilience Wendy and Jeremiah’s stories intertwined at the peak of tragedy. Both were living in Rockport, Texas, when Hurricane Harvey blasted through the beachfront communit ...
14 Jun 2019 - Jessica Hamilton
Eileen – who sells Street Roots with her dog, Vicky – has her sights set on her own apartment Eileen Vizenor wants people to know she’s a survivor. She and her best friend, Vicky, a personable 18-month-old Corgi, can be found near the Multnomah County Cen ...
7 Jun 2019 - Jessica Hamilton