Vendor Spotlights
With a new apartment to call home, Shameka reflects on family and faith
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Contributor Vendor Shameka just moved into her new apartment and reflects on what it took to get there.
Vendor Spotlights
To Shawn Lesley, everyone is royalty
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“I’ve worked other jobs; I dishwashed, I worked at a hospital, I’ve loaded trucks, I’ve done all that. But I found peace being at The Contributor.”
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Vendor William B. Inspires Friendship and Art
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“He’s taught us so much, and I only hope he can feel some love reflected back to him through the piece.”
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Cynthia Pritchard has a lot of stories — but no regrets
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There’s so much I’ve done in my life, I don’t regret none of it. I can honestly say when I die, I want them to put on my tombstone, ‘it’s been one hell of a ride.’”
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Lyndon Vetetoe just moved into a Nashville apartment – and it’s a victory 13 years in the making
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“It’s about more than the dollar. You’re accepted as somebody, as a real person.”
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After eight years unhoused, Ladell Walker thanks God and the city for his new apartment
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“I go home and meditate now … I always just meditate on God. I stay focused, put all my trust in God, meditate and listen to the gospel. I feel … alright.”
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Michael Reed will keep on moving
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The Nashville skyline is one of countless horizons Michael Reed has glimpsed over his 57 years.
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Beverly Gallaher can’t be kept down
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Since Beverly Gallaher started selling The Contributor in 2014, it’s helped her remain active and present in the community.
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As winter turns to spring, Charles Johnson finally has a room of his own
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“I’m glad I’m off the streets, I ain’t gotta worry about the rain and cold anymore, you know what I’m saying?”
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It’s a crazy world out there —and Pedro Lopez is off to see it
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When Pedro Lopez goes out to sell The Contributor, he appreciates what he gets — but he relishes the chance to give. More than just letting that paper go, he tries to pay forward as many little blessings as he can. “A lot of people don’t know what you’re going through,” Lopez said. “And I wanna shout out the people who bless me with the paper. I give them gifts — even if it’s small, little things, I give ‘em.