Back by popular demand and better than ever, it’s Street Roots’ annual online auction! We have ten days of fun and fundraising for Portland’s award-winning street newspaper. Let the bidding begin!
We have some great gifts for you this holiday season — for yourself or someone close to you. Trying to figure out exactly what to get your family or friends? You’ve come to the right place. In partnership with more than 100 businesses, Street Roots has some of the coolest items in the city, both large and small.
Bidding begins at 4pm PST on Thursday, Oct 27, and ends at 3pm PST on Sunday, Nov 6. This year we have added a Buy It Now feature. If you choose to buy it now, items have been marked up to assure you get an item you want and that your purchase will support Street Roots programs.
Sincerely,
Israel Bayer
Director, Street Roots
This year your support will help Street Roots:
- Help hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty with immediate income and improve their quality of life
- Help house or prevent homelessness for more than 250 individuals
- Produce award-winning, quality journalism that is focused on solutions
- Highlight organizations and individuals across a broad spectrum of the community
- Continue to produce more than 100,000 Rose City Resource guides distributed to more than 150 organizations and institutions in the Portland area
- Help change community perspectives and build coalitions working toward fighting poverty throughout the region
For those who can't afford free speech 
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