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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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. -