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Vendor Profiles

Over 160 active vendors buy and resell Street Roots weekly in the Portland metropolitan area. Each edition of Street Roots highlights a vendor who sells the newspaper.

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Street Roots vendor CW

Street Roots vendor profile: At last, safe in a bed

CW has gotten off the street and into the Clark Center, 'an oasis in the middle of a desert'
By
Helen Hill
January 11, 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 Daniel

Street Roots vendor profile: A poet in our midst

Daniel says Street Roots inspired him to write poetry
By
Helen Hill
January 4, 2019
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Street Roots vendor William

Street Roots vendor profile: Busting stereotypes about people on the streets

William’s passion is to help others stop judging homeless people
By
Helen Hill
December 28, 2018
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Quotes from Street Roots vendors

What Street Roots vendors are thankful for this holiday season

They're grateful for life, love, friends, their customers, and more
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December 21, 2018
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Jeremy

Street Roots vendor profile: All about awareness

Jeremy uses meditation to keep calm and anchored
By
Leonora Ko
December 21, 2018
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Street Roots vendor Jason

Street Roots vendor profile: Building stability over the years

'Waking up every morning, for me, that’s spiritual,' says Jason
By
Helen Hill
December 14, 2018
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Street Roots vendor Jim

Street Roots vendor profile: Blue collar all my life

Jim has worked in a number of industries over the years – painting, manufacturing, printing, construction
By
Helen Hill
December 7, 2018
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Street Roots vendor Donald

Street Roots vendor profile: The will to move forward

Donald, who will soon be moving into housing, is grateful to be alive
By
Leonora Ko
November 30, 2018
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Street Roots vendor Roger

Street Roots vendor profile: Grateful for his customers

Roger believes in paying it forward
By
Helen Hill
November 23, 2018

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