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Thank you for your interest in having the “Faces of Homelessness” Speakers’ Bureau attend your upcoming event. This public education program is an essential part of our mission at the National Coalition for the Homeless, and we appreciate you giving us the opportunity to work with you on this.
The “Faces” Panel in 2009 spoke to approximately 390 groups (large and small) to a combined audience of over 20,000 nationwide with the majority of the engagements being in the Washington, DC metro area. We promote advocacy, education, and service. As people who have or are experiencing homelessness, the speakers on our bureau are the real experts on homeless issues and we believe that their voices are essential in the fight to end homelessness.
We look forward to working with you and learning more about your event. Please review our information and guidelines for event hosts and complete the event form and return it in as timely a manner as possible.
Sincerely,
Michael Stoops
Director, Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau
National Coalition for the Homeless
Event Guidelines and Information
Presentation Format
Moderator: Statistics and Stereotypes (10 minutes)
DVD:
- the “Faces of Homelessness I” DVD is a multimedia slide show of pictures of people who were homeless at the time the photos were taken, as well as quotes and statistics that are set to music.
- the “Faces of Homelessness II” DVD is a compilation of interviews with members of our speakers bureau (9 minutes)
- “Bum Hunting” a (12 minute) DVD that aired on “60 Minutes” with Ed Bradley on Oct 1st, 2006.
Speaker Testimonies (10-20 minutes each)
Question and Answer (15 minutes)
We can work together to tailor our standard format to your needs.
Honoraria
Each speaker will receive a suggested $40 honorarium for each time they speak locally in the DC metro area. The honorariums must be paid to the moderator in check at the time of the speaking engagement
Travel
If you are located in the DC metro area we can usually use public transportation or a cab.
Donation
If your organization would like to support the work of the National Coalition for the Homeless it can do so by becoming a member or making a donation.
Program fee
We ask that groups provide a “program fee” to the National Coalition for the Homeless of 20% of total honorarium to bring the “Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau: If you are unable to provide 20%, please let us know and we can work with you.
Event Information Form
What is the name of your organization?
Primary Contact Information
name:
email:
phone:
complete mailing address:
fax number:
How many speakers would you like on the panel? (we recommend three speakers)
If you have seen the panel before, would you like to request a particular speaker(s)?
What is the date of your event/time?
Where is the event located?
Will food be provided either before or after the event ?
What is the easiest/cheapest way of transportation to get to where the speaking engagement will be held? (metro, taxi, bus)
What time would you like us to arrive?
What is our position? (keynote, workshop, class, etc.)
What is your position in the organization? Will you be present at the presentation?
Would you like us to show our “Faces of Homelessness I”, “Faces of Homelessness II” or the “Bum Hunting” piece that aired on 60 Minutes with Ed Bradley?
Do you have a particular focus or audience need? (homeless children, housing issues, health care, policy, what to do when you see a homeless person on the street?, etc.)
Please describe the audience in terms of size, age, and previous knowledge about hunger/homelessness issues.
All honorariums must be provided in one check made out to the National Coalition for the Homeless in c/o Speakers’ Bureau. You can even put in the memo-“for speakers honorarium”. Are you able to provide a $40 honorarium (minimum) for each of our speakers?
Would you like to order one of our “Faces of Homelessness I or II” DVD?
Program fee
We ask that groups provide a “program fee” to the National Coalition for the Homeless of 20% of total honorarium to bring the “Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau: If you are unable to provide the 20% program fee costs, please let us know and we can work with you.
Other Comments/Questions?
NCH/Group Agreement
__________________, agrees to reimburse the National Coalition for the Homeless for all travel (which may include car rental, gas, tolls, food, plane, bus, train, lodging and honorarium costs). The total estimated costs and travel arrangements will be made between______________(organization) and the National Coalition for the Homeless at least 2 weeks prior to the speaking engagement. Payment must be made to NCH within 90 days of receiving the invoice/receipts..
The undersigned, agrees to reimburse NCH within 90 days of receiving the invoice/receipts.
Name Organization Date
Please print and send to:
Michael O’Neill, Speakers’ Bureau Coordinator
National Coalition for the Homeless
2201 P Street, NW | Washington, DC 20037-1033
Phone: 202-462-4822 x222
Fax: 202-462-4823
Email: mstoops@nationalhomeless.org
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