2 GROUNDCOVER NEWS GROUNDCOVER AUGUST 23, 2024 A letter of appreciation to our home, Bethlehem United Church of Christ GROUNDCOVER NEWS To all at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Groundcover News says thank you for being a gracious and honorable host. In 1833, German immigrants started Bethlehem Church in a log cabin, making it the longest standing church in Ann Arbor. On August 26, 1833, Pastor Schmid preached his first sermon to 33 families who gathered in the woods west of Ann Arbor. Thus began something great that would stand the test of time through worship and community service — 190 plus years of physical and spiritual endurance that would not only benefit its members but also the most vulnerable in our community, the unhoused and those facing financial hardship. In 2011, Bethlehem United Church of Christ opened its doors to Groundcover News. Groundcover is a street newspaper that is produced, purchased and resold by homeless people and those facing poverty. These newspapers provide a source of income and platform to interact and build relationships in the community. People from all walks of life have come through these church doors seeking physical, emotional and spiritual refuge: Bethlehem United Church of Christ has become a home away from home for hundreds who struggle in this community. We at Groundcover know holding space for those in unfortunate situations such as being unhoused presents its fair share of challenges, and we especially appreciate your spiritually-based compassion and understanding during turbulent moments with vendors and participants.Thanks to all who serve at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, past, present and going into the future.Thank you for sharing your space with us! Sincerely, Groundcover News PROVIDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-DETERMINED INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY POVERTY, PRODUCING A STREET NEWSPAPER THAT GIVES A PLATFORM TO UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN WASHTENAW COUNTY, PROMOTING AN ACTION TO BUILD A JUST, CARING AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY. Groundcover News, a 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in April 2010 as a means to empower lowincome persons to make the transitions from homeless to housed, and from jobless to employed. Vendors purchase each copy of our regular editions of Groundcover News at our office for 50 cents. This money goes towards production costs. Vendors work selling the paper on the street for $2, keeping all income and tips from each sale. Street papers like Groundcover News exist in cities all over the United States, as well as in more than 40 other countries, in an effort to raise awareness of the plight of homeless people and combat the increase in poverty. Our paper is a proud member of the International Network of Street Papers. STAFF Lindsay Calka — publisher Cynthia Price — editor ISSUE CONTRIBUTORS Elizabeth Bauman Teresa Basham Pedro Campos Ramon Roberto Isla Caballero Dezz Clark Jim Clark David KE Dodge Markona Love Ken Parks Earl Pullen Wayne Sparks Buk'e Woyrm PROOFREADERS Kendall Artz Susan Beckett Elliot Cubit Zachary Dortzbach Anabel Sicko VOLUNTEERS Jessi Averill Sim Bose Luiza Duarte Caetano Jacob Fallman Glenn Gates Alexandra Granberg Robert Klingler Simone Masing Anthony McCormick Mary Wisgerhof Max Wisgerhof CONTACT US Story and photo submissions: submissions@groundcovernews.com Advertising and partnerships: contact@groundcovernews.com Office: 423 S. 4th Ave., Ann Arbor Mon-Sat, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone: 734-263-2098 @groundcover @groundcovernews DONATE, LISTEN TO OLD ISSUES + LEARN MORE www.groundcovernews.org GROUNDCOVER NEWS ADVERTISING RATES PACKAGE PRICING Size 1/8 1/6 1/4 1/2 full page Black/White $110.00 $145.00 $200.00 $375.00 $650.00 Color $150.00 $200.00 $265.00 $500.00 $900.00 Dimensions (W x H in inches) 5 X 3 or 2.5 X 6.5 5 X 4 5 X 6.25 5 X 13 or 10.25 X 6.5 10.25 X 13 Three Months/Six Issues: 15% off Six Months/Twelve Issues: 25% off Full Year/Twenty-four Issues: 35% off Only run for two weeks/one issue: 40% off Additional 20% discount for money saving coupons
3 Publizr Home