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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 18, 2011)
OUR MISSION stîSSts fo r individual a nd social change. CONTACT US BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GOES Chairperson: Bruce Anderson Vice-chairperson: Rich Rodgers Treasurer: Heather Stadick Secretary: Michael Anderson When you buy Street Roots, 75 cents o f the cost goes to" the homeless or low-income vendor who works to distributethe 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 Leo Rhodes Ken Hawkins Street Roots creates income opportunities fo r people experiencing homelessness and poverty by producing a newspaper and other media that are catalysts PHONE 503-228-5657 FAX 503-227-3117. f ORGANIZATION streetroots@hotmail.com "J 5 c # goes directly to the vendors who sell you the paper c Pays for printing costs EDITORIAL streetrootsnews iil.com. I POETRY SUBMISSIONS streetrootspoetry til.com. MAIN OFFICE 211 NW Davis - Portland, OR 97209 ADVISORY PANEL EASTSIDE OFFICE Open Wed & Fri. 1435 NE81 Ave. Portland, OR 97213 503-432-8037 Becky Mullins streetrootseastside Adam Arms Attorney Monica Goracke Oregon Law Center Artis the Spoonman Musician Genny Nelson Sisters Of The Road Amy Dudley Rural Organizing GET Project PUBLISHED Bryan Pollard Cherokee Nation OUR VENDORS If you would like to have something that you've written published in our pages, or would like to get involved as a member o f our reporting staff, contact Joanne Zuhl at 503-228-5657, streetrootsnews A t the heart o f 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. WISH LIST Chris Lydgate Reed College Martha Gies Author, journalist Keith Vann Homeless Activist Molly Ziegler Volunteers of America PUBLICATION SCHEDULE Street Roots publishes every tw o weeks and is launched every other Friday morning. STREET ROOTS STAFF ISRAEL BAYER KATE COX Director Grant Writer JOANNE ZUHL BRIAN FEIST Managing Editor Poetry Editor ART GARCIA (DOW NTOWN) BECKY MULLINS (EASTSIDE) Accountant Vendor Coordinators AMANDA WALDROUPE CASSANDRA KOSLEN DEVAN SCHWARTZ - Reporters HEATHER STADICK KELLY BRYAN Web Designer LEAH NASH KEN HAWKINS JENNIFER JANSONS VOLUNTEERS THIS ISSUE ART GARCIA JAN BAYER CHRISTINE REKK RUTH KOVACS ELIESE BAKER SARAH BEECROFT TED JACK MARY PACIOS KREEG PEEPLES BRIAN FEIST LEO RHODES KAISA MCGROW ■ Socks ■ Handwarmers ■ Gloves ■ Sleeping bags ■ First-aid supplies ■ TriM et bus tickets/passes ■ Printer paper ■ Toilet paper Photographer? 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. INSP is an umbrella organization that provides a consultancy service for its partner papers and advises on the setting up o f new street papers and supports initiatives for marginalized people. Visit NASNA online at www.nasna.org or the INSP at , www.street-papers.org fo r more information. PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT Street Roots is a 5Q1(c)3, nonprofit organization. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible. I would like to contribute: $10 $20 $50 $100 $250$_ _ _ _ _ I < ADVERTISE IN STREET ROOTS Advertisement and sponsorships are available at low rates, X ailab f^to buyer nS'6r aPd 'n’ h °use Pr°duction options 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 Rates begin at $25 for 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 ot the newspaper, please call o ur office at 503-228-5657 or e-mail us at streetroots@hotmail.com.
