The Rio Grande Report: Special edition: a missed alternative to panhandling

I ran across this while on my weekly search. Although compassionate and helpful, it did not mention Street Newspapers as a way to help homeless people. This is a big current issue here in SLC. I hope the people who need to hear about ways to reduce panahndling see this. Readers, please help spread the word. Street papers work. Street papers help.

How to handle panhandlers You may give or not give, but chances are you feel guilty and a little angry every time you're asked for money. You're hardly alone. by Liz Pulliam Weston msn.com

ed. note: Thoughtful, but incomplete, and naive.

North American Street Newspaper Association

"Mission: The North American Street Newspaper Association (NASNA) exists to support and cultivate an effective, self-sustaining street newspaper network that promotes power and opportunity for people living in poverty.

Vision and Values: NASNA is strongly committed to empower local street newspapers to develop leadership among poor people, while cultivating journalistic integrity and sustainable street papers. NASNA supports non-discrimination and values a diverse and inclusive street paper movement. We strive for high ethical standards and require financial accountability from its members." from nasna.org photo:Wesley and Tammie Clark sell Real Change in Seattle, Washington to support themselves.