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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (May 15, 2009)
OUR MISSION Street Roots creates income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty by publishing a newspaper that is d catalyst for individual and social change. lööts CONTACT US BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GOES Chairperson: . • Bruce Anderson When you buy Street Roots, 75 cents of the cost goes to the homeless or low-income Treasurer: Heather Stadick Secretary: Chelsea Clark-James Members: Ruth Kovacs Eddy Barbosa Brad Taylor Rich Rodgers • Stephanie Potter Street Roots welcomes commentsand K THE r^lTEIl^TATE^OEA^EÎ <2060 U vendor who works to distribute the paper. 25 cents- —the cost to the vendor - L88992060 U contributions from the public. PHONE 503-228-5657 J FAX 503-227-3117 UHDatJMM pays for printing. Our operating expenses receive additional support from donations and in-kind 7 5 A E-MAIL streetroots@email.com pays for printing 9°$ direct,y vendors who sell you the paper costs contributions. OUR VENDORS ADVISORY PANEL Adam Arms attorney Monica Goracke Oregon Law Center Artis the Spoonman musician Jay Thiemeyer 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 At 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 VINCENT ASHER BARRY MATTERN TED JACK MIKE DEBEE JOE RYAN TED PALMER 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 $1. More than 50 vendors sell Street Roots in the Portland metro area and Vancouver. Each vendor can be identified by a JANELLE CASSIDY GIMEL DONNA DAVID 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 available. DAN REECE BRIAN LET1ECQ JOHN LISIFKA BOB ECKERSON LEO RHODES JOE VAN DER HEIDEN FRANK COBB WISH LIST ■ First-aid supplies ■ Prepaid Office Depot and health care needs. JAMIE MCDERMOTT Volunteers of America member of our rpnnrtinn mnt^ Joanne Zubl at 503-228-5657. We ask that all submissions include the author’s name and contact information, if helps them meet basic housing, food Molly Ziegler OFFICE LOCATION 211 NW Davis Portland, OR 97209 RICHARD FALCONER DAVID TESTOWICH STREET ROOTS STAFF ISRAEL BAYER KATE COX MARA GRUNBAUM Director Grant Writer CASSANDRA KOSLEN JOANNE ZUHL HEATHER STADICK Reporters Managing Editor Accountant ART GARCIA KELLY BRYAN LEAH NASH Vendor Coordi nator Web Designer KEN HAWKINS Photographers EDDY BARBOSA MILLARD GULLEDGE GERALD LEACH VIKTORIA LEACH cards ■ TriMet bus tickets/passes ■ Sun screen ■ Printerpaper ■ Toilet paper VOLUNTEERS THIS ISSUE ART GARCIA JAY THIEMEYER CASSANDRA KOSLEN RUTH KOVACS MARY PACI OS CHELSEA CLARK-JAMES STOOP ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ CARL WELCH REBECCA ROBINSON KEN HAWKINS 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 mailed 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.
