Mission

Street Roots is a non-profit, grassroots newspaper that assists people experiencing homelessness and poverty by creating flexible income opportunities. Through education, advocacy and personal expression, we are catalyst for individual and social change.

Street Roots is proud members of the North American Street Newspaper Association, the International Network of Street Papers and the Society of Professional Journalists in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

The organization is also members of the Western Regional Advocacy Project and the Oregon Opportunity Network.

Read more about Street Roots: Celebrating 10-years of changing attitudes and lives.

Listen to the Street Roots story.

In 2009, Street Roots helped house more than 50 individuals through the stability and sales of the newspaper. We also worked with more than 300 individuals in the Portland region to improve their quality of life.

We’ve connected thousands of people to critical resources with the Rose City Resource Guide and delivered Portlanders a unique brand of investigative journalism and voices from the community, including the streets.

2009 Awards:

Street Roots wins honors from Society of Professional Journalists.

Street Roots takes award at NASNA conference.

Street Roots Executive Director receives honors.

It’s your support that makes us go! Please support the Street Roots cause today!

(Photo by Leah Nash of Melissa Walsh selling the newspaper at the downtown library.)