About Us
Our Mission
Street Roots is a nonprofit, grassroots newspaper that assists people experiencing homelessness and poverty by creating flexible income opportunities. Through education, advocacy and personal expression, we are a catalyst for individual and social change.
street roots, published in Portland, Oregon, has been Portland's flagship publication addressing homelessness and poverty since 1998. The paper is published every two weeks.
We are a nonprofit, 501(c) 3 organization and a member of the North American Street Newspaper Association (NASNA). We have two paid (part-time) staff members.
Where does your $1 go?
- 75% goes to the homeless vendor who works to distribute the paper
- 20% goes toward the cost of printing
- 5% goes toward rent and office expenses
We receive additional support for operating expenses from local and regional foundations, individual donations and in-kind contributions.
Editorial Board
Street Roots works with a broad base of community members who are part of our Editorial Committee. If you would like to get involved in this committee, please e-mail Joanne Zuhl or call her at 503-228-5657.