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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (June 12, 2009)
OUR MISSION Street Roots creates income opportunities fo r people experiencing homelessness and poverty by publishing a newspaper that is a catalyst fo r individual and social change. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson: Bruce Anderson | Treasurer: Heather Stadjfk Secretary: Chelsea Clark-James Members: Ruth Kovacs ‘ Eddy Barbosa Brad Taylor Rich Rodgers Stephanie Potter Michael Anderson ADVISORY PANEL Adam Arms attorney Monica Goracke Oregon Law Center Artis the Spoonman musician " Jay Thiemeyer w riter, activist Genny Nelson I 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 CONTAOT US WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GOES ' TO? t When you buy Street Roots, 75 cents o f the cost goes to the homeless or low-income vendor w ho works to distribute the paper, 25 cents. — the cost to the vendor— pays fo r printing. Our operating expenses receive additional support from donations and in-kind contributions. TC goes directly to the vendors w ho sell you the paper- a t2oeo 25^ t pays fo r printing costs Street Roots welcomes comments and . contributions from the public. PHONE 503-228-5657 FAX 503-227-3117 E-MAIL - streetroots@email.com OFFICE LOCATION 211 NW Davis Portland, OR 97209 OUR VENDORS GET PUBLISHED A t the heart o f Street Roots' mission are its hard working and dedicated vendors. Vendors buy Street Roots fo r 25 cents and sell the paper fo r $.1. More than 50 vendors sell Street Roots in the Portland metro area and Vancouver. Each vendor can be’ identified by a cassidy U a a d g & , a B f i U , morse I . each is assigned to a specific territory. Vendors are empowered not only in their w ork 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. Volunteer writers are always welcome to submit letters to the editor, commentaries and news items. If you w ould like to have something that you've w ritten published in our pages, or w ould like to get involved as a member o f our reporting staff, contact Toanne Zuhl at 503-228-5657. We ask that all submissions. include the author's name and contact inform ation, if available. WISH LIST M olly Ziegler Volunteers o f America BEN CORNELL STREET ROOTS STAFF ISR A EL BAYER KATE COX MARA GRUNBAUM Director Grant Writer CASSANDRA KOSLEN JOANNE ZUH L HEATHER STADICK Reporters Managing Editor Accountant ART GARCIA K ELLY BRYAN LEAH NASH Vendor Coordinator Web Designer KEN HAWKINS EDDY BARBOSA Photographers ■ First-aid supplies ■ Prepaid Office Depot cards ■ TriM et bus tickets/passes • ■ Sun screen ■ Printer paper ■ Toilet paper VOLUNTEERS THIS ISSUE ART GARCIA JAY THIEMEYER RUTH KOVACS MARYPACIOS CHELSEA CLARK-JAMES KEN HAWKINS CASSANDRA KOSLEN REBECCA ROBINSON STOOP ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ CARL WELCH Resource Specialist INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION Street Roots is a proud member o f the North American Street Newspaper Association and the International Network o f Street Papers. The mission o f 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 fo r its partner papers and advises on the setting up o f new street papers and supports initiatives fo r marginalized people. Visit NASNA online at www.nasna.org or the INSP at www.street-papers.org fo r more inform ation 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, t have enclosed a check of money order payable to Street Roots for $35. Two issues are mailed once a month. Name: . ' S 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 fo r small ads and continue up fo r larger display ads. W e also offer price breaks fo r tw o- and six- m onth commitments. Prices may vary on custom-sized ads? * If you are interested in placing an ad or sponsoring a section o f the newspaper, please call our office at 503-228-5657 or e-mail us at streetroots@email.com.
