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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 30, 2009)
sheet xeots BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson: Bruce Anderson Vice-chairperson; Rich Rodgers Treasurer: Heather Stadick Secretary: Chelsea Clark-James Members: Ruth Kovacs Eddy Barbosa Brad Taylor. Stephanie Potter Michael Anderson OUR MISSION Street Roots creates income oipportunities fo r people experiencing homelessness a nd poverty by publishing a newspaper that is a catalyst fo r individual a nd social change. CONTACT US WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GOES When you buy Street Roots, 75 cents of the cost goes to thehomeless or low-income vendor who works to distribute the paper. 25 cents I > - the cost to the vendor — . pays for printing. Our operating expenses receive additional support from donations and in-kind contributions. 7 5 ? " # t 9 °es directly to the vendors who sell you the paper * 2 5 ? " , t PaYs f ° r Pr*nt*n9 costs Street Roots welcomes comments and contributions. PHONE 503-228-5657 FAX 503-227-3117 ORGANIZATION streetroots@hotmail.com EDITORIAL joarvne@streetroots.org OFFICE LOCATION : 211 NW Davis 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 written published in , our pages,: or would like to get involved as a member of our Adam Arms Attorney Monica Goracke f Oregon Law Center Artis the Spoonman Musician Genny Nelson Sisters Of The Road Amy Dudley Rural Organizing re port i n g staff, contact - Joanne Zuhl at Project 503-228-5657, . f6anne@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 c Volunteers of America WISH LIST OUR VENDORS At 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 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 AMANDA WALDR0UPE CASSANDRA KOSLEN REBECCA ROBINSON Accountant Reporters Managing Editor 1 ART GARCIA KELLY BRYAN Vendor Coordinator Web Designer EDDY BARBOSA Resource Specialist INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION Street Roots is a proud member of the North American Street Newspaper Association and the International Network of 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. 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. LEAH NASH KEN HAWKINS .Photographers VOLUNTEERS THIS ISSUE ART GARCIA JAYTHIEMEYER MARY PAGIOS KEN HAWKINS CHELSEA CLARK-JAMES SARAH BEECROFT RUTH KOVACS 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 Lii Hotties ■ Printer paper ■ Toilet paper KREEG PEEPLES REBECCA ROBINSON BECKY MULLINS JULIE MCCURDY LEXIE HARRIS JANELLEC. JEFFRIES BRIAN FEIST ADVERTISE IN STREET ROOTS Advertisement and sponsorships are available at low rates, with electronic transfer andin-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 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 of the newspaper, please call our office at 503-228-5657 or e-mail us at streetroots@hotmail.com.
