Toledo Streets

Toledo Streets is a street paper with a mission to empower individuals struggling with extreme poverty to participate on a new level in the community through self-employment, job training, and contributorship.

Vendor Code of Conduct

Posted by Amanda Faith Moore On August - 16 - 2009

All vendors must agree to the following code of conduct:

  • Toledo Streets will be distributed for a voluntary donation of $1. I agree not to ask for more than a dollar or solicit donations for Toledo Streets by any other means.
  • I will only purchase the paper from Toledo Streets staff and will not sell papers to other vendors (outside of the office volunteers).
  • I agree to treat all others—customers, staff, other vendors—respectfully, and I will not “hard sell,” threaten or pressure customers.
  • I agree to stay off private property when selling Toledo Streets.
  • I understand that I am not a legal employee of Toledo Streets but a contracted worker responsible for my own well-being and income.
  • I agree to sell no additional goods or products when selling the paper.
  • I will not sell Toledo Streets under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • There are no territories among vendors. I will respect the space of other vendors, particularly the space of vendors who have been at a spot longer.
  • I understand that my badge is the property of Toledo Streets and will not deface it. I will present my badge when purchasing the papers and display my badge when selling papers.
  • I understand Toledo Streets strives to be a paper that covers homelessnes and poverty issues while providing a source of income for the homeless. I will try to help in this effort and spread the word.

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