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.