STORY TELLERS

This year we launched the “Faces of Homelessness” Story Tellers in Palm Beach County, a newly formed Speakers' Bureau group. This is mentored by the National Coalition for the Homeless out of Washington D.C.

Our story tellers have become one of the most visible public education and advocacy tools of The Homeless Coalition. Synthia Love, our Community Engagement Director, has lined up speakers from our courageous and formerly homeless population. These speakers share their homeless experiences at colleges, youth groups, public schools and other community forums. For many of these individuals and families it is the first time they have ever spoken publicly. Their stories are exhilarating and honest accounts of their very personal journey from homelessness to self-sufficiency. The aim of the "Faces of Homelessness" Story Tellers is to help housed Americans glimpse the diverse reality of living daily without a home.

If you would like to have a Story Teller speak to your group, please call Synthia Love at 561.478.5351 or email storytellers@homeless.fdn.com

Faces of Homelessness Story Tellers
Back Row: Steve Z, Guy Nelson, Scott Eckel, Jay Humphries, Fred Yates, Steve Moreno, Daniel Grego
Middle Row: Del Caroll, Don Graef, Grace Magri, Martha Michloney, Christy Turnquist, Gary Osborne, Robert Croce
Front Row: Syndi Love, Michelle Carter