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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 18, 2009)
OUR MISSION Street Roots creates income opportunities fo r people experiencing homelessness a n d poverty by publishing a newspaper that is a catalyst fo r individual an d social change. CONTACT US BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GOES Chairperson: * Bruce Anderson Vice-chairperson: s Rich Rodgers 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 4 H pays for printing. Our . operating expenses receive additional support from . donations and in-kind contributions. : Members: ' Ruth Kovacs Eddy Barbosa Brad Taylor Stephanie Potter Michael Anderson Street Roots welcomes comments and contributions. PHONE 503-228-5657 FAX 503-227-3117 9 ORGANIZATION: . streetroots@hotmail.com EDITORIAL: joanne@streetroots.org OFFICE LOCATION 211 NWDavis Portland, OR 97209; GET PUBLISHED ADVISORY PANEL Volunteer writers are always welcome to submit letters to the editor, commentaries and news items. If you would like to have something that you've w ritten published in our pages, or would like to get involved as a member o f our Adam Arms attorney Monica Goracke Oregon Law Center Artis the Spoonman musician Geriny Nelson Sisters Of The Road Amy Dudley reporting staff, contact < Project Joanne Zuhl at 503-228-5657, joanne@streetroots.org. We ask that all submissions include the author's name and contact information, if available. . Bryan Pollard Cherokee Nation Michael Anderson Oregon ON Chris Lydgate Reed College Martha Gies Author, journalist Keith Vann Homeless Activist Molly Ziegler Volunteers of America WISH LIST OUR VENDORS A t the heart of Street Roots' mission are its hard working and dedicated vendors. Vendors buy Street Roots fo r 25 cents and sell the paper for $1. More than 50 vendors selLStreet Roots in the Portland metro area and Vancouver. Each vendor can be identified by a vendor badge and 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. STREET ROOTS STAFF ISRAEL BAYER KATE COX Director Grant Writer JOANNE ZUHL HEATHER STADICK Managing Editor Accountant ART GARCIA KELLY BRYAN Vendor Coordinator Web Designer MARA GRUNBAUM CASSANDRA KOSLEN REBECCA ROBINSON Reporters EDDY BARBOSA LEAH NASH KEN HAWKINS Resource Specialist Photographers 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. 1NSP 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 information. VOLUNTEERS THIS ISSUE ART GARCIA JAY THIEMEYER MARY PAGIOS KEN HAWKINS CHELSEA CLARK JAM ES SARAH BEECROFT 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 ■ First-aid supplies ■ Prepaid Office Depot cards ■ TriMet bus tickets/passes ■ Gloves and Lil Hotties ■ Printer paper | ■ Toilet paper KREEG PEEPLES REBECCA ROBINSON BECKY MULLINS JUU E MCCURDY LEXIE HARRIS BRIAN REST 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. We also offer price breaks fo r tw o- and six- month 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@hotmail.com.
