Wendy sells newspaper and brings her art to the Street Roots office The artwork Wendy contributes to the Street Roots office is “made with love,” she said. She began creating chalkboard art because of conversations she had with Helen Hill, an artist and v ...
9 Feb 2022 - Robin Havenick
Marla enjoys helping others get back on their feet Marla Duby loves to see people smile. It’s part of why she likes helping out at the Street Roots’ office in exchange for papers: people there are always smiling. She loves making people smile, too. “I lik ...
2 Feb 2022 - Dylan Jefferies
Street Roots vendor Eileen is comforted by the safety of stable housing Longtime Street Roots Vendor and talented poet Eileen Vizenor hasn’t been around the office as much lately. And that’s a good thing, Eileen explained. “I love Street Roots and I am so ...
19 Jan 2022 - Jessica Hamilton
Daniel uses poetry and comedy to express himself Daniel is originally from Alaska, although he moved around a lot when his father joined the Air Force. Starting at age 6, he moved between New Mexico, Texas and Washington. When Daniel’s dad retired in Seat ...
12 Jan 2022 - Kat Wasula
Art was a Street Roots vendor, columnist, mentor, program manager and years-long supporter. His impact and legacy are felt throughout Street Roots. Art Garcia, a cornerstone of Street Roots for nearly two decades, passed away Dec. 11 at the age of 73. Art ...
12 Jan 2022 - Joanne Zuhl
Recently housed, Marcus continues to work toward his goals Marcus Ruby was born in Davenport, Iowa, where he lived for 22 years before moving to Tennessee. He moved to Portland in 2012 and has been living here ever since. “I was on the streets from then u ...
29 Dec 2021 - Kat Wasula
Bruce gets joy from making others laugh and smile Festive holiday decorations and jolly spirit draw you to Bruce Wilson. He’s decorated his Street Roots sales cart with flashing lights and an inspirational sign that changes weekly. This week, his sign rea ...
22 Dec 2021 - Robin Havenick
Mari has a story to tell and hopes it inspires others Working at the Salvation Army Women’s Shelter from 2007 to 2011, Mari Louden learned the value of clear communication styles. “Everybody at Street Roots brings their own contribution and style and ther ...
15 Dec 2021 - Robin Havenick
A fairly new vendor, Zale enjoys selling Street Roots and contributes poetry to the paper Vendor Zale L. has been selling Street Roots for only two months, but already he captures the magic of Street Roots. And he’s made a big difference in his community ...
8 Dec 2021 - Jessica Hamilton
Recently housed and attending college classes, Dorothy is embracing a new chapter in her life Since her last interview just over nine months ago, Dorothy expressed a desire to continue her college education and find a place to live. She has followed throu ...
24 Nov 2021 - Kat Wasula