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Pat Zimmer

Articles by Pat Zimmer

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    Dwd and his dog, Kephirah

    Street Roots vendor profile: He taught his dog to skateboard

    'She learns everything so quick,' Dwd says of Kephirah
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    November 29, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Vern

    Street Roots vendor profile: Nice to have family again

    After finding the brother his mother put up for adoption, Vern is also back in touch with another estranged brother
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    October 11, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Norm

    Street Roots vendor profile: Long-lost brothers reconnect

    For 35 years, Norm wondered what had happened to Larry. Now, he’s saving money so he can pay him a visit.
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    September 6, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Wayne

    Street Roots vendor profile: Time heals all wounds

    Wayne says being with other people has helped him manage his own health and also assist others
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    August 16, 2019
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    Street Roots vendor Brandon

    Street Roots vendor profile: An ambassador for the Earth

    Perhaps Brandon’s most passionate cause is advocating for renewal of the U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement
    By
    Pat Zimmer
    August 2, 2019
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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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