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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 2007 spoke to approximately 311 groups (large and small) to a combined audience of over 16,500 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 O’Neill
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 $100 honorarium from groups for speaking engagements outside of the DC metro area (VA/MD).  We can also contact local agencies to recruit a local speaker and he/she would receive a suggested $50 honorarium.

 Travel
 
We will need to rent a car, use a train, or take a plane.  If we need to take a plane or a train we ask that your organization or travel agency handle the travel arrangements.

If we arrange/pay for our own travel, we will submit a reimbursement and receipts after the trip is complete via mail.   Please make checks out to the National Coalition for the Homeless in c/o Michael O’Neill.

Accommodation

On long trips (3 hours or more) we will need your organization to arrange a place for us to stay overnight. This would include a guest house on campus or a local hotel room(s).

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.

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? (plane, train, car, 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.

Are you able to provide the suggested $100 honorarium in cash to our speakers upon arrival?  If you are outside of the DC metro area and would like a local speaker their suggested honorarium is $50.

If applicable, are you able to reimburse all travel expenses (rental car, gas, tolls, plane, train, bus, food etc) in cash upon arrival?  If not, I will submit an invoice after the completion of the trip and mail it with the receipts for our expenses.

If we are taking a plane or a train, are you able to purchase the tickets in advance and send them to us?  We can purchase tickets and then send a receipt after the engagement for reimbursement.

If applicable, are you able to provide for lodging?  Please provide details (Hotel, on campus housing etc) What is the address/name of the place we will be staying?

Would you like to order one of our “Faces of Homelessness I or II” DVD?

Would you like to become a member/supporter of NCH by giving a donation?

Other Comments/Questions?

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: moneill@nationalhomeless.org