2 GROUNDCOVER NEWS GROUNDCOVER a note of APPRECIATION GROUNDCOVER NEWS BOARD of DIRECTORS Groundcover has always thrived due to the contributions of volunteers. Every vendor and volunteer who has walked through our door in the basement of Bethlehem United Church of Christ makes a unique impact on our organization. There is an infinite list of individuals and groups to thank, but every now and then we like to recognize those who go above and beyond. Veronica Sanitate In the beginning of this year, our last founding board member, Veronica Sanitate, stepped down from the Groundcover News Board of Directors. She had served in this role for 13 years — since the start of Groundcover News in 2010. She helped the organization through many major transitions over the years and always provided a thoughtful, caring perspective that centered the Groundcover News vendors through every change. She has contributed greatly to the newspaper itself both directly as a writer, and through her ongoing guidance as a board member with expertise in marketing and branding, holding multiple executive officer positions in her tenure with the organization. Thank you, Veronica. Groundcover would not have made it this far without you! Simone Masing Simone started as an undergraduate social work intern in the fall of 2023. Her original projects were related to building connections in the Ypsilanti area and strengthening vendor policies. She did that and more! Simone used her creative eye to revamp our insignia, design merchandise for our vendors and supporters, and fill our space with decorations and communications. Simone’s final deliverable was a Vendor Handbook that puts Veronica Sanitate everything you need to know as a Groundcover vendor in one, accessible, visually pleasing easy-to-carryaround booklet. Simone, although your internship is over, we are so glad you are sticking around to help with Vendor Meetings and Groundcover Speaks recording on Fridays! You both will always have a home with Groundcover News! Simone Masing MAY 17, 2024 PROVIDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELFDETERMINED 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 toward 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 Jim Clark La Shawn Courtwright Robbie February Hosea Hill Tabitha Ludwig J. Paine Ken Parks Earl Pullen Will Shakespeare PROOFREADERS Susan Beckett Elliot Cubit Anabel Sicko VOLUNTEERS Jane Atkins Jessi Averill Zachary Dortzbach Glenn Gates Alexandra Granberg Robert Klingler Simone Masing Emily Paras Caelin Saunders Melanie Wenzel Mary Wisgerhof Max Wisgerhof Emily Yao GROUNDCOVER NEWS ADVERTISING RATES 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 CONTACT US Story and photo submissions: submissions@groundcovernews.com Advertising and partnerships: contact@groundcovernews.com Office: 423 S. 4th Ave., Ann Arbor Mon-Sat, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Phone: 734-263-2098 @groundcover @groundcovernews DONATE, LISTEN TO A STORY + LEARN MORE www.groundcovernews.org linktr.ee/groundcovernews PACKAGE PRICING 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
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