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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 2009)
street roots 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. Adam Arms attorney Monica Goracke Oregon Law Center Artis the Spoonman musician Genny Nelson ' Sisters Of The Road Amy Dudley Cherokee Nation Michael Anderson Oregon ON Chris Lydgate Reed College Martha Gies Author, journalist Keith Vann Homeless Activist Molly Ziegler Volunteers of America Street Roots welcomes comments and contributions . from the public. 7 5 d 2 5 d 9oes d*rect'y to the vendors who sell you the paper I W ^or Pr’nt*n9 costs t 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 Project Bryan Pollard 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 Members: Ruth Kovacs Eddy Barbosa Brad Taylor : Rich Rodgers Stephanie?otter Michael Anderson OUR MISSION " GET PUBLISHED A t the heart of Street Roots' mission are .its 1 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 Volunteer writers are always welcome to submit letters to the editor, commentaries, . and-news items. If you would like to have something th a t you've written published in our pages, or would like to get Involved as a member o f our reporting, staff, contact Jo a n n e Z u h i a t each is assigned to a 503-228-5657. We ask that all submissions include the author's name and contact information, if: - available. 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. WISH LIST JAM IE MCDERMOTT RICHARD FALCONER MILLARD GULLEDGE STREET ROOTS STAFF IS R A EL BAYER Director „ JO ANNE ZUH L Managing Editor- . KATE COX M ARAGRUNBAUM Crant Writer CASSANDRA KOSLEN HEATHER STA D ICK R EB ECC A ROBINSON Accountant 1 ART GARCIA K E L LY BRYAN Vendor Coordinator Web Designee Reporters LEAH NASH EDDY BARBOSA KEN HAWKINS Resource Specialist. Photographers 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. TQM TILLER ■ First-aid supplies . ■ PrepaicLOffice Depot cards ■ TriMet bus tickets/passes ■ Sun screen ■ Printer paper ■ Toilet paper BEN CORNELL VOLUNTEERS THIS ISSUE ART GARCIA JAYTHIEMÉYER MARY PACIOS KEN HAWKINS CHELSEA CLARK-JAMES ; 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 26 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 CASSANDRA KOSLEN REBECCA ROBINSON ETHAN KNUDSON BECKY MULLINS JULIE MCCURDY ADVERTISE IN STREET ROOTS Advertisement and sponsorships are available at low rates with electronic transfer and in-houje 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 pur office at 503-228-5657 or e-mail us at streetroots@email.com.
