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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (June 26, 2009)
OUR MISSION Street Roots creates income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty by publishing a newspaper that is a catalyst for individual and 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 vendor pays for printing. Our operating expenses receive additional support from donations and in-kind contributions. 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 Genny Nelson Sisters Of The Road 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 Molly Ziegler . Voiunteers of America pays for printing costs Street Roots welcomes comments and contributions from the public PHONE 503-228-5657 FAX 503-227-3117 E-MAIL e streétroots@email.com OFFICE LOCATION 211 NW Davis Portland, OR 97209 OUR VENDORS 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 hadgenaad,— 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. GET PUBLISHED VINCENT ASHER DANTE 0 VANCE SCHWEIGERT TED JACK BARRY MATTERN Volunteer writers are always welcome to submit letters to the editor, commentaries and news items. If you would ¡ike to have- something that you've • written published in our pages, or would. , like to get involved as a member of our ‘ "reporting Toanne ¿ufilat 503-228-5657. We ask that all submissions ; include the author^ name and contact infornpation, if available,., WISH LIST JAMIE MCDERMOTT RICHARD FALCONER DAVID TESTOWICH STREET ROOTS STAFF ISRAEL BAYER KATE COX Director Grant Writer JOANNE ZUHL HEATHER STADICK Managing Editor ' Accountant ART GARCIA KELLY BRYAN Web Designer ' EDDY BARBOSA LEAH NASH KEN HAWKINS Resource Specialist Photographers INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION MILLARD GULLEDGE TOM TILLER ART GARCIA JAY THIEMEYER RUTH KOVACS MARY PACIOS CHELSEA CLARK-JAMES KEN HAWKINS 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: BEN CORNELL ■ Fjrst-aid supplies ■ Prepaid Office Depot cards ■ TriMet bus tickets/passes ■ Sun screen ■ Printer paper ■ Toilet paper VOLUNTEERS THIS ISSUE MARA GRUNBAUM CASSANDRA KOSLEN REBECCA ROBINSON Reporters Vendor Coordinator Street Roots is a proud member o f the North American Street Newspaper Association and the International Network o f 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. MIKE DEBEE _____________________ Send to: Street Roots, 211 NW Davis, Portland, OR 97209 Now donate online at www.streetroots.org CASSANDRA KOSLEN REBECCA ROBINSON STOOP ETHAN KNUDSON BECKY MULLINS 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 fiewspaper, please call our office at 503-228-5657 or e-mail us at streetroots@email.com. -
