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Pat Zimmer

Articles by Pat Zimmer

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    Street Roots vendor Brent

    Street Roots vendor profile: Empowering people in poverty

    Brent, and advocate for people on the streets, has been involved with Portland’s street paper since the 1990s – before it was Street Roots
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    May 24, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Mykel

    Street Roots vendor profile: Proud of how far he has come

    Mykel has led a troubled life but has become 'a really good person'
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    May 17, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Peaches

    SR vendor profile: Count on her for the entertainment

    Peaches is continuing her late boyfriend’s work with Lions Club, and she organizes programs to bring Street Roots and Lions together
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    April 26, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Vince

    Street Roots vendor profile: A clean break in Portland

    Vince left academia and a tech career for a life free of materialism
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    April 19, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Tyler

    Street Roots vendor profile: Lifted by his faith

    Rediscovering his religion has helped Tyler recover from hard times
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    March 29, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Terra

    Street Roots vendor profile: A wave of emotion

    Terra knows and loves a lot of people
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    March 22, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Bronwyn

    Street Roots vendor profile: Upbeat in spite of the challenges

    Bronwyn is a writer, an artist and an avid reader
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    February 8, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Sparky

    Street Roots vendor profile: A champion for diabetes awareness

    Sparky lost his vision as a result of diabetes. But now, he's keeping fit and sharing his story.
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    January 11, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Harry

    Street Roots vendor profile: Reflecting on new life development

    Harry recently met his 33-year-old daughter for the first time
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    August 3, 2018
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    Street Roots vendor Harry

    Street Roots vendor profile: A daughter he never knew

    Harry, a longtime artist, has connected with newfound family
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    April 6, 2018

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