It was the best of times, and the worst of times…
The good news is SR has raised $12,000 since Nov. 1 The bad news is the organization needs to raise another $13,000 to stay afloat in the first quarter of 2010.
From Nov. 24 until Sunday Nov. 29 - you will get some love back for your gift to SR.
The WW Give! Guide has put together some great incentives this year and this week only, Street Roots, is now giving you the opportunity to get something back in return when you give this year.
If you give $25 dollars or more from now until the end of the week (Sun. Nov. 29) either at the Street Roots home page or through the WW Give! Guide, you will get a free 10-year anniversary Street Roots T-shirt. You can both help the organization and wear your support at the same time.
And, wait… Are you 35 or under? If so, you can help Street Roots get into the WW Give Guide Top Ten this week of donors under 35. And no, the Give! Guide and Street Roots isn’t trying to knock anyone’s age – we’re just trying to encourage younger people to give!
We need 20 of you — 35 or under — to donate $25 dollars or more this week and we’ll have a great shot at being highlighted on the Give! Guide’s Top Ten under 35! Plus, you will also receive a free Street Roots T-shirt with your donation. Amazing. You can make it happen here.
Here's why you should support Street Roots!
In 2009, Street Roots helped more than 50 individuals access housing through the stability and income from the newspaper, while more than 300 individuals improved their quality of life.
We spearheaded a battle that secured housing assistance for 300 people in Northwest Oregon and led the efforts that saved millions of dollars for homeless services in Portland.
We connected tens of thousands of individuals and families with much needed services through the Rose City Resource booklet and web site.
We’ve gone the extra mile to report on complex issues such as affordable housing, and civil rights along with unique perspectives from people living in poverty both locally and globally.
In a nutshell, Street Roots provides immediate solutions to homelessness while working every day to make long-term impacts through public education, dialogue and independence.
Thanks everyone for the consideration. Your donation matters this year, really.