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1 0 Street roots Aug. 5 2011 U l ê M u f e EYES, from page 9 them keen to continue? D.B.: Everybody jumped in with both feet; it’s exciting when you see that kind of energy. It was a really fun experience. I’m hoping we can figure out some way that they can continue shooting and continue being able to take pride in their pictures somewhere. Unfortunately, in a digital world you’re required to have access to a computer and some more technology, which they don’t have. I think it would be terrific if we could work something out and maintain their interest in photography. Only good can come out of th at R.F.: A big part o f your Photographers For Hope project seems to be this idea o f using photography to bring about positive social change. D.B.: Absolutely. Most of the time, photographers don’t get to hang out with each other. We’re all out there individually, doing our own thing separately. And when you end up in a place where everybody’s trying to give at the same time, it goes from being competitive to being mutually supportive. That, for us, was a really wonderful experience. We got to meet a lot of great people, and I just felt really happy to be a part of it. R.F.: Do you think this exhibition will affect how Scotland sees its homeless population? D.B.: Nothing that we do changes millions of people overnight You have to « be realistic about i t The coolest thing that happens is one person really feels a change, because that will affect other people. You start small and let it grow. We don’t go out and feel like we’ve totally changed the world, but the littlest changes affecting the fewest number of people will always have the greatest impact in the end. This kind of experience opens you up to a level of engagement It humanizes people. As all the technology has taken over in the last 20 years, a lot of that person-to-person touch has been lost, and I think maybe this will make some tiny little step in bringing back some of that personal contact. D ETO U R coffee bean I N T E R N A T IO N A L® We tip our mugs to Coffee Bean International fo r donating coffee to Street Roots and keeping our vendors warm in the morning! 3035 S.E. Division • Portland, OR 97202 503.234.7499 Thank you! Dine Out Dig In, Hake A Difference. Dining with Dignity—a full month of fun in support of Sisters Of The Roadt Meet Your Local Branch Manager: “Communities aren'tjust streets a n d build ings. Communities are thriving places where cultures, commerce a n d souls grow stronger together * M ary Mary Edmeades Social Impact Banking 503.446.2155 medmeades@albinabank.com 55 T LENDER M em b er At Albina Community Bank the most ordinary financial transaction can have an extraordinary impact on our local community. You’re going to bank somewhere, why not let your banking make a difference in the places where you live and work? August 7th, head to 3 Doors Down (1429 SE 37th)—they’re donating 10% of all sales and 100% of their special to Sisters Of The Road. Visit the website below for lots more great events! http://sistersoftheroad.org/events/di ning-with-dignity-calendar/ 133 N W 6 th Ave., Portland 503-222-5694 SISTERS OF THE ROAD ©
