SPEAKERS BUREAU

The "Unexpected Faces, Unexpected Places" (UFUP) Speakers Bureau is comprised of homeless and formerly homeless speakers who are willing to share their stories with members of the community in order to dispel the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes that exist about our homeless neighbors; and to open up a dialogue between people who are housed and those who are not.

Read the UFUP Speakers Bureau Brochure.

Read the UFUP Speakers Bureau 2008-2009 annual report and learn more about this program's work and accomplishements.

Types of Presentations
The UFUP Speaker Bureau offers several different types of presentations, including:

• Brown Bag Project

• Panel Presentations

• Informational Tables

• Short Speeches

• Talks and Discussions

• “Minute for Missions”

We can also tailor a presentation to meet your needs. 

Audiences
There are presentations designed for several different types of audiences, including:

• Youth (all grade levels)

• College students

• Faith groups of all traditions

• Business groups

• Civic groups

• Professional groups

• Philanthropic groups

If you do not see a category that your group fits into, don’t be afraid to contact us as we are happy to present to any and all groups!

Meet Our Speakers (Coming Soon)

Schedule a Speaking Engagement TODAY

If you are interested in booking a presentation for your group, contact Margaret Djekovic at (813) 223-6115 or margaret@homelessofhc.org. 

You can also complete an "Engagement Booking" form and email it to Margaret at the address above.

The UFUP Speakers Bureau is modeled after the Faces of Homelessness Speakers Bureau, which is managed by the National Coalition for the Homeless (www.nationalhomeless.org) and is made possible by a partnership between the Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County, the National Coalition for the Homeless and AmeriCorps*VISTA.