tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59771127433651727172024-03-23T06:13:26.452-04:00Baltimore's Faces of Homelessness Speakers' BureauBaltimore’s Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau challenges the deeply entrenched indifference many community members feel towards homelessness and poverty by engaging them in dialogues led by the true experts, those who have experienced it firsthand. Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-16927641955348303182016-05-09T15:29:00.000-04:002016-05-21T23:02:38.812-04:00THE INJUSTICE WALK TOUR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-74003566622914552002016-04-14T18:20:00.000-04:002016-04-14T18:20:12.618-04:00Headed to Loyola's Global Studies Class to Speak<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are many of our speakers who participated in the Unheard Voices Monologues at MICA. Big thanks to Adam Jester & MICA Create, who are also in this pic with us!Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-63856684997288224422016-03-16T15:32:00.002-04:002016-03-28T13:15:25.422-04:00 UNHEARD VOICES MONOLOGUES AT MICA ON SATURDAY APRIL 9TH!<div style="text-align: center;">
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As things always are changing when people are homeless and even when they are not,<br />
The Baltimore Faces of Homelessness Speaker's Bureau is undergoing a few transitions.<br />
We would like to thank Damien Haussling for the incredible job he did coordinating for us.<br />
This blog is being updated and changed over the next few months. We still have speaking engagements and injustice walks happening. Many exciting events are in the works for 2016!<br />
Stay tuned!Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-37080388049430431902014-12-26T19:19:00.002-05:002014-12-26T19:20:35.151-05:00Starting out to be a hopping 2015 for us!We at the Speaker's Bureau are busy preparing for several presentations in January 2015. Our speakers will be helping teach intersession classes at both John Hopkins University and McDaniel College as well as speaking at several other places. Stay tuned for photos from these speaking engagements!<br />
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<b><u> THANK SO YOU MUCH! WE COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU! </u></b>Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-20631570720555242482014-10-10T16:25:00.003-04:002014-10-14T10:15:37.918-04:00Night Of Monologues 2014<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><span style="color: blue;"> NIGHT OF MONOLOGUES 2014</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue;"> November 19, 2014</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Calibri;">Greeting friends of The Faces of Homelessness Speakers Bureau,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Calibri;">I am writing to thank you for your interest and partnership with the Speaker’s Bureau. We are always grateful for the opportunity to help people better understand homelessness by allowing us to share our personal stories about life on the streets.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Calibri;">This not only brings to light the misconceptions and misinformation about homelessness, but also helps people that have experienced homelessness understand the issues and events that led them to homelessness and often reminds them of the struggle and hard work it takes to return to stable housing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Calibri;">We have new members of the bureau who are eager to share their story and also have the veterans of the bureau. We are very active and wish to remind you that we are available for any type of group or event where people are interested in learning about the issues of homelessness and poverty.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Calibri;">If you would like to host a panel of speakers at your school or organization, please fill our our <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?usp=drive_web&formkey=dDdGXzNERktEMTU3TEJqekhqOWFNeUE6MA#gid=0" target="_blank">event information form</a>.</span></span></div>
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Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-79036738520251755482013-06-13T11:38:00.001-04:002013-06-13T11:38:35.744-04:00Please Join us for I AM: A NIGHT OF MONOLOGUES. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqH11C4rmodJceM6uB_eK2Z6DDiv-l7VQzh4DA0qxj7oi4VuJ4Nd185Dgl721vfjGzcu16vdUKpk6818f9njtkNfy-uzqm3pYF9eiNohiNjL58ZEmfaxVm-k2kS14cRzOF194_X6jhkk/s1600/NOM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqH11C4rmodJceM6uB_eK2Z6DDiv-l7VQzh4DA0qxj7oi4VuJ4Nd185Dgl721vfjGzcu16vdUKpk6818f9njtkNfy-uzqm3pYF9eiNohiNjL58ZEmfaxVm-k2kS14cRzOF194_X6jhkk/s640/NOM.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I Am: A Night of Monologues will feature a series of impassioned stories, spoken word poetry, and heartfelt anecdotes about the impact of prejudice on our communities and the power of the human spirit to overcome unimaginable odds. Told by local speakers and advocates who have experienced homelessness, I Am challenges us to see beyond conventional stereotypes that pull us apart and to recognize the awe inspiring humanity that lies within every living person.<br />
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All Ticket sales will benefit the Faces of Homelessness Speakers' Bureau and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YouthEmpoweredSocietyyesDropInCenter">YES Drop In Center.</a> For Tickets, contact Vanessa Borotz: vborotz@hchmd.org/443.703.1349 OR purchase tickets online by clicking here: <a href="https://www.wepay.com/events/night-of-monologues-2013">https://www.wepay.com/events/night-of-monologues-2013</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-20847695511850789742013-05-01T08:12:00.001-04:002013-05-01T08:12:33.618-04:00The Incredible Power of Housing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Lanny was homeless for nearly 10 years when he final got housing thanks to the Housing First model. When asked what it felt like to have a home he said, "It made me feel human again." To suffer so greatly that one feels less than human is tragedy of unspeakable magnitude. Fortunately, proven solutions like Housing First exist which can end this suffering. Watch this video by filmmaker and homeless advocate Mark Horvath to learn more about Housing First and to see how housing can revolutionize the life of someone like Lanny by reaffirming their humanity.Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-59010756574130742512013-03-04T10:55:00.002-05:002013-03-04T10:55:50.840-05:00The Baltimore Injustice WalkBaltimore's Speakers' Bureau has been hard at work developing a new presentation called the <i>Injustice Walk</i>: a presentation that exposes the harsh inequalities that exist in and around Baltimore's wealthy downtown district. Speakers take students and community members on a guided walk past several notable landmarks of the homeless community and offer many breathtaking insights into the reality of being homeless in Baltimore. This is a perfect opportunity for volunteers, aspiring social workers, or simply curious community members to see the City from an entirely new perspective. Students and faculty who are interested in organizing alternative spring break trips should also consider this unique and visceral learning experience.<br />
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<a href="mailto:facesofhomelessnessbmore@gmail.com">Contact us</a> now with questions or to begin organizing a walking presentation with the Speakers' Bureau.Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-91498442835867114732013-02-24T22:53:00.001-05:002013-02-24T22:53:48.006-05:00Tony Simmons on Being an Advocate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tony Simmons is a full-time advocate for Baltimore's homeless community. His passion for social justice is never ending and his words are always urgent and inspiring. Check out this video to hear his thoughts on what it's like to be a speaker in the movement to end homelessness.Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-40961136902970232562013-02-19T11:01:00.000-05:002013-02-19T11:01:15.146-05:00Open Mic this Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-44289237805645044332013-01-30T12:04:00.001-05:002013-01-30T12:04:53.870-05:00These Storied Streets<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iygIgJotZ4M" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Although homelessness has been on the rise since 2009, few films have delved into this growing American tragedy. Here is one film that successfully and eloquently breaks the silence. Endorsed by<i> </i>the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, <i>These Storied Streets </i>exposes the pain, hope, and humanity of homelessness across the United States. Keep a look out for its release, anticipated sometime this year.Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-33049984470729488012013-01-07T15:38:00.001-05:002013-01-07T15:38:59.648-05:00Word on the Street makes Headlines<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Congratulation to our ally organization Word on the Street for making headlines today in the <i>Baltimore Sun</i>! Speakers' Bureau coordinator Vanessa Borotz and speaker Bonnie Lane were both interviewed in the story. </div>
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To read the full piece visit <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-homeless-newspaper-20130106,0,5976553.story">http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-homeless-newspaper-20130106,0,5976553.story</a>.<br />
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Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-42949211415720237212012-12-28T09:40:00.001-05:002012-12-28T09:40:34.756-05:00Speakers Featured on Marc Steiner ShowLast week, local radio host Marc Steiner dedicated one of his evening programs to Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Two of our speakers, Bonnie Lane and Damien Haussling, were interviewed on the show. They told stories about their own experiences with homelessness and the significance of the memorial day for Baltimore and the nation.<br />
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You can follow this link to listen to the program - <a href="http://www.steinershow.org/radio/the-marc-steiner-show/december-20-2012-hour-1">Homeless Persons' Memorial Day - Marc Steiner Show</a>Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-43636325651939030352012-12-20T22:26:00.005-05:002012-12-20T22:28:51.732-05:00Homeless Persons' Memorial Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On December 21st -the first day of winter and the longest night of the year- we remember those we've lost in our community due to homelessness. December 21st is recognized in cities and towns across the nation as Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. It is a time to remember those we've lost and to reflect on the work we can do as a community to end this great injustice.<br />
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Baltimore mourns the loss of 104 people this year whose lives were cut short by the horrific conditions of homelessness. Tragically, this number -already far too high- only counts those who were connected to local services and whose names were made known to the organizers of Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. These people were just like any of us -human-beings with feelings and dreams, friends and family. That they suffered such pain, such unimaginable alienation from their community, is a shameful indicator of the inhumanity of our time.<br />
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Let this day mark the beginning of a new era. May we come together and treat each other with the same love and compassion we wish to receive ourselves. No human-being deserves to suffer from sickness or poverty alone; together, we can create a world where no one has to.Speakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-9084238563722339912012-11-21T16:31:00.000-05:002012-11-21T16:31:47.872-05:00A Reason to Feel ThankfulEveryday when I get off of work I think about the myriad of waking nightmares many people face when they don't have housing. Working at a day drop-in center in Baltimore exposes one to the dark side of our society. Every morning when I walk in our front door I have no idea what kind of pain our clients will be going through. Mothers chased out of their home by violence, elderly people forced into poverty by overwhelming medical bills, people ravaged by addictions, depression, discrimination, and economic oppression -these are just a few of the hundreds of stories we see every week. The range of struggles seems infinite and the depth and severity of pain our clients must feel seems just as vast.<br />
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In a world where people can be thrown out of their homes I am thankful for the opportunities I have been given and the stability I took for granted for so much of my life. I am thankful I have a home where I am loved and safe and I am deeply thankful that I work with people who fight for a society where this <i>right</i> is shared by everyone.<br />
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~Michael JeffersonSpeakers Bureau Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09142455699203609773noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977112743365172717.post-37582322895391564142012-11-12T14:05:00.000-05:002012-11-12T14:05:52.346-05:00We Thank Veterans Today The Speakers' Bureau wishes to thank all veterans today- we are grateful for your dedication and service to this country.<br />
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In light of the holiday, we present an article on homelessness among veterans and what can be done to decrease the number of homeless veterans in the next few years:<br />
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<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57548361/major-hurdles-remain-to-end-veteran-homelessness/">Major Hurdles Remain to End Veteran Homelessness </a><br />
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At the Speakers' Bureau, we applaud the efforts described in this article to provide homeless veterans with the resources they need to gain housing, furniture, clothing and utilities. Still, there is a great deal of work to be done to end homelessness among veterans by 2015.<br />
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If you know a veteran, thank them for their service today!<br />
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