Street Roots

for those who cannot afford free speech

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Street Roots creates income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty by producing a newspaper and other media that are catalysts for individual and social change.

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Apr
11
Sophia is helping herself so she can help others

Sophia Xavier is learning to be responsible again.

She was born in Yale, Mich., and learned about responsibility by mowing lawns for neighbors.

“I started cutting grass when I was about 13 years old,” Sophia said. “My mom realized whenever something went wrong (with the mower), I put it in the...

Apr
9
Portland’s Tamara Rubin, founder of Lead Safe America Foundation, hopes to educate more families with her new film, 'MisLEAD'

Five years ago, Tamara Rubin founded Lead Safe America Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers education, support and advocacy for families of poisoned children.

Apr
8
In the wake of recent gun violence, it's time we stop pointing fingers and start working together

The gun violence that occurred on the streets last week was a tragic affair. A homeless man was shot near a preschool in Southeast Portland, presumably by another person on the streets. The investigation is ongoing. 

More than a week later, that person...

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