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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (May 1, 2009)
street roots Street Roots creates income opportunities fo r people experiencing hom elessness a n d poverty by publishing a newspaper that is a catalyst fo r in d ivid u a l a n d social change. CONTACT US BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GOES Chairperson: Bruce Anderson Treasurer: Heather Stadick Secretary: Chelsea Clark-James When you buy Street Roots, 75 cents of the cost goes to the homeless or low-income vendor who works to distribute the paper. 25 cents — the cost to the v e n d o r - pays for printing. Our operating expenses receive additional support from donations and in-kind contributions. Members: Ruth Kovacs Eddy Barbosa Brad Taylor Rich Rodgers OUR MISSION Street Roots welcomes comments and contributions from the public. THE L 88992060U 75 A 25< goes directly to the vendors who sell you the paper t pays for printing costs PHONE 503-228-5657 FAX 503-227-3117 E-MAIL streetroots@email.com OFFICE LOCATION 211 NW Davis Portland, OR 97209 OUR VENDORS ADVISORY PANEL Adam Arms attorney Monica Goracke Oregon Law Center Artis the Spoonman musician JayThiemeyer writer, activist Genny Nelson Amy Dudley Rural Organizing Project Bryan Pollard Cherokee Nation Michael Anderson Oregon ON Chris Lydgate Reed College Martha Gies Author, journalist Keith Vann Homeless Activist GET PUBLISHED A t the heart of Street Roots' mission are its hard working and dedicated vendors. Vendors buy Street Roots for 25 cents and sell the paper for $1. More than 50 vendors sell Street Roots in the Portland metro area and Vancouver. Each vendor can be identified by a -vendor badge and each is assigned to a specific territory. Vendors are empowered not only in their work to sell the paper, but many also contribute as writers and production assistants. The money they earn helps them meet basic housing, food and health care needs. VINCENT ASHER TED PALMER MIKE DEBEE JOE RYAN TED JACK BARRY MATTERN WISH LIST ■ First-aid supplies ■ Prepaid Office Depot cards ■ TriMet bus tickets/passes ■ Towels ■ Printer paper ■ Toilet paper Molly Ziegler Volunteers of America STREET ROOTS STAFF ISRA EL BAYER KATE COX MARAGRUNBAUM Director Grant Writer CASSANDRA KOSLEN JOANNE ZUHL HEATHER STADICK Reporters Managing Editor Accountant ART GARCIA KELLY BRYAN LEAH NASH Vendor Coordinator Web Designer KEN HAWKINS EDDY BARBOSA Volunteer writers are always welcome to submit letters to the editor, commentaries and news items. If you would like to have something that you've written published in our pages, or would like to get involved as a member of our reporting staff, contact Joanne Zuhl at 503-228-5657. We ask that all submissions include the author's name and contact information, if available. Photographers VOLUNTEERS THIS ISSUE ART GARCIA JAYTHIEMEYER RUTH KOVACS MARYPACIOS CHELSEA CLARK JA M ES KEN HAWKINS CASSANDRA KOSLEN REBECCA ROBINSON STOOP ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ CARL WELCH Resource Specialist INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION Street Roots is a proud member of the North American Street Newspaper Association and the International Network of Street Papers. The mission of NASNA is to support a street newspaper movement that creates and upholds journalistic and ethical standards while promoting self-help and empowerment among people living in poverty. INSP is an umbrella organization that provides a consultancy service for its partner papers and advises on the setting up of new street papers and supports initiatives for marginalized people. Visit NASNA online at www.nasna.org or the INSP at www.street-papers.org for more information. PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT Street Roots is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible. I would like to contribute: $10 $20 $50 $100 $250$______ TO SUBSCRIBE Please add me to your subscription list for 24 issues. I have enclosed a check or money order payable to Street Roots for $35. Two issues are marled once a month Name:____________________________ Address: ~ Send to: Street Roots, 211 NW Davis, Portland, OR 97209 Now donate online at www.streetroots.org ADVERTISE IN STREET ROOTS Advertisement and sponsorships are available at low rates, with electronic transfer and in-house production options available to buyers. Rates begin at $25 for small ads and continue up for larger display ads. We also offer price breaks for two- and six- month commitments. Prices may vary on custom-sized ads. If you are interested in placing an ad or sponsoring a section of the newspaper, please call our office at 503-228-5657 or e-mail us at streetroots@email.com.
