The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Speakers Bureau is a team of formerly and currently homeless advocates who conduct presentations and forums on homelessness and other social issues. CCH policy staff are also available to present or to accompany our advocates for panel discussions.

Our topics include:

- Educational Rights of Homeless Children
- Prostitution
- Living wage jobs
- Affordable Housing
- Organizing
- Legislation
- Youth Homelessness
- Re-entry After Prison

Members of the Speakers Bureau are often asked to speak at churches, universities and high schools. The Speakers Bureau also facilitates workshops and training for service providers and other organizations that work with people who are experiencing homelessness.

Click here to watch a video testimony from Speakers Bureau member Gloria Evans.

To schedule a speaking engagement, please fill out the Speakers Bureau request form. If you have any questions please contact Speakers Bureau Organizer, John Maki -- phone: 312-435-4548 ex 239.

Tremaine Roundtree speaking to Loyola Students at Br. David Darst Retreat Center.

George Huff, Lorenzo Rowell, and Pastor Linda Forbes at Sauganash Community Church.