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Newspaper PublishingMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
Groundcover News publishes a monthly journal that covers community news, homelessness and poverty, and other topics of general interest. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the publication operates in Washtenaw County and uses a street-paper model in which individuals who have experienced housing insecurity sell copies on the streets after completing training. Vendors purchase the newspaper for 25 cents and sell it for a suggested donation of $1, creating income opportunities while developing practical skills. Much of the content—stories, poetry, and artwork—comes from the same people who sell the papers, reflecting a close link between production and distribution. The organization is part of a broader street-paper ecosystem through its membership in the International Network of Street Papers, which connects more than 50 such publications across North America. Groundcover News was founded in 2010 in Ann Arbor and operates within the newspaper publishing industry, supported by a small staff alongside its vendor program.