Street Roots vendor profile | Letting go of the past and looking forward to...
Mykaiel’s journey to sobriety has brought him a newfound perspective on life Street Roots vendor Mykaiel, or “Arc Angel Mykaiel” as he is known in his community, is a true Renaissance man. A vendor...
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Donnie’s journey has led him to a newfound community and goals to better his health and happiness Street Roots Vendor Donnie Osmer, at just 59 years old, has led a life rich with experiences....
View ArticleStreet Roots vendor profile | A new chapter ahead
After recently moving into a new home, Nettie looks forward to the changes and seasons to come Nettie Johnson is a Street Roots institution. She’s been a vendor since 2017 and is a frequently...
View ArticleStreet Roots vendor profile | A positive place to channel their energy
Simcha sees the newspaper as a healthy outlet and vehicle for activism Simcha “bRidgeCrane” Johnson says a lot of people see them as normal and engaged. It’s this engagement that earned them their...
View ArticleStreet Roots vendor profile | Support through sisterhood
Vendor Belinda finds community with fellow vendor Karen, together they look out for one another Street Roots vendor Belinda Estermeyer greets customers in front of Stumptown Coffee on Northwest Third...
View ArticleStreet Roots vendor profile | Finding out what works
Michael has done many different jobs, but found his groove selling newspapers Michael Kane, a Street Roots vendor for seven years, was born and raised in Oregon, but he’s traveled around the world. As...
View ArticleStreet Roots vendor profile | Widening his world
Vern’s curiosity brought him to Street Roots and expanded his community “Don’t give up.” Three simple words. Easy to say, yet difficult to live by when life deals a bad hand. To Street Roots vendor...
View ArticleStreet Roots Vendor Profile | Nathaniel has a love for travel and sightseeing
Nathaniel sells the paper at the Hillsdale Library Travel to the Hillsdale Library during mid-week, and you will run into Street Roots vendor Nathaniel Yanzecick in a bright T-shirt with a beaming...
View ArticleStreet Roots vendor profile | Lessons learned and newfound hobbies
Josh enjoys skating and plans to return to school Josh Black always has his skateboard with him. He started skating when he was six years old and is a Burnside skatepark local. “In the 90s, it was...
View ArticleStreet Roots vendor profile | Navigating first-time homelessness
Sissy hopes to use her passion for writing to bring people together Used by Hollywood actresses or European nobility, Sissy is shorthand for Elizabeth. But, in this story, the protagonist does not...
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