annual report
J u ly 2 0 1 1 J u n e 2 0 1 2
“Street Roots, for me, is a
lot more than just a
community circulating
and reporting on certain
events. As one of its
vendors, and occasional
contributing writers, I
am very blessed to be a
part of an organization
that chain reacts lifeline
opportunities for the
voiceless, to either be
seen, heard or both. Its
rather empowering and
exciting to make a living
building local, and
global communities
abroad starting with self.
A collection of many
cultures combine into a
community based on absolute love. Supporters are not just opening
their wallets or purses, they are opening their hearts. ”
Marlon Crump
SR Vendor
Street Roots is among 130 street newspapers and magazines
arond the globe united through the North American Street
Newspaper Association and the International Network of Street
Papers. We are proud to take a leadership role in working with
other thriving street papers across the country. Street Roots is
also an active participant in the Street News Service, which
consolidates news and features about social justice for the
worldwide network.
Street Roots took home five awards from the Society of Professional Journalists
2011 Journalism Contest, including two first place awards.
Street Roots’ landmark series on the links between traumatic brain injuries and
homelessness received top honors in the social issues category for writers
Stacy Brownhill and Kate Cox. The series examined the misdiagnosis and lack
of research on traumatic brain injuries among people experiencing
homelessness, as well as the challenges to treating such injuries while living on
the streets. Brownhill also was honored for her report on the financial burden
faced by low-income families when it comes time to bury a loved one.
Managing Editor Joanne Zuhl received first place honors for her interview with
artist Max Ginsburg, a realist painter who projects his anti-war position in his
often controversial images.
Street Roots writer Amanda Waldroupe was awarded for her report on people in
poverty and homelessness living with HIV/AIDS. Waldroupe was also honored
for her report on new guidelines surrounding inmates serving time in the Oreqon
State Hospital.
Executive Director Israel Bayer took home the Hilltop Award from the
Multnomah County Commission on Children, Families & Community. The award
is given to individual and organizational efforts to address poverty in Multnomah
County.
received awards from the city of Portland for collaborating on a campaiqn to
help end homelessness. The campaign helped secure $4.8 million dollars
toward housing and homeless services.
Street Roots received the Community Service Award from Northwest Pilot
andnnn?r °utstand'n9 achievement and service to Portland’s elderly, homeless
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