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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 5, 2011)
street roots BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GOES Chairperson: Bruce Anderson Vice-chairperson: Michael Anderson Treasurer: Heather Stadick Secretary: Eddy Barbosa When you buy Street Roots, 75 cents o f 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. Members: Rich Rodgers Ruth Kovacs Brad Taylor Leo Rhodes Ken Hawkins OUR MISSION Street Roots creates income opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty by producing a newspaper and other media that are catalysts for individual and social change. CONTACT US PHONE 503-228-5657 FAX 503-227-3117 ORGANIZATION streetroots@hotmail.com EDITORIAL streetrootsnews ©gmail.com. POETRY SUBMISSIONS streetrootspoetry ©gmail.com. MAIN OFFICE 211 NW Davis Portland, OR 97209 ADVISORY PANEL Adam Arms Attorney EASTSIDE OFFICE Open Wed & Fri. 1435 NE 81 Ave. Portland, OR 97213 503-228-5657 Becky Mullins pdxrosecityresource ©gmail.com. Monica Goracke Oregon Law Center Artis the Spoonman Musician Genny Nelson Sisters Of The Road Amy Dudley Rural-Organizing Project GET PUBLISHED Bryan Pollard Cherokee Nation 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. ' OUR VENDORS A t the heart o f 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 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 selLthe 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 Director JOANNE ZUHL Managing Editor BECKY MULLINS Vendor Coordinator SARAH BEECROFT Operations Director 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. KATE COX Grant Writer HEATHER STADICK Accountant KELLY BRYAN Web Designer AMANDA WALDROUPE STACY BROWNHILL JAKE THOMAS Reporters LEAH NASH KEN HAWKINS JENNIFER JANSONS Photographers VOLUNTEERS THIS ISSUE CHRISTINE GADEHOLT MARY PACIOS LEO RHODES JAN BAYER ELIESE BAKER TED JACK PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT Street Roots is a 501 (c)3, nonprofit organization. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax cteductible. 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: ________ _______ A d d re s s :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ' Send to: Street Roots, 211 NW Davis, Portland, OR 97209 - Now donate online at www.streetroots.org LIZ FOSTEER SUE ZALOKAR TAVE DRAKE MARTHA GIES TERRIS HARNED 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 reporting staff, contact Joanne Zuhl at 503-228-5657, streetrootsnews ©gmail.com. WISH LIST ■ Paper cups ■ Hygiene items ■ Sleeping bags ■ First-aid supplies ■ TriMet bus tickets/passes ■ Printer paper ■ Toilet paper ■ Bug Spray ■ Sunblock ADVERTISE IN STREET ROOTS Advertisement and sponsorships are available at low rates, w ith electronic transfer and in-house production o p tio n s ' 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-maiLusatstreetroots@ hotmail.com.
