Blanchet House offers experienced and engaging speakers who bring a frontline perspective on homelessness, hunger, and poverty in Portland and beyond. Drawing on daily direct service at one of Oregon’s longest-serving nonprofits, our team shares insights grounded in compassion, dignity, and real-world solutions.
Our speakers include program leaders, peer support specialists, and staff with lived and professional experience in areas such as housing instability, recovery, trauma-informed care, and community-based support. They speak candidly about what it takes to help people move from crisis to stability and how communities can play a meaningful role.
Presentations are tailored to your audience and can range from keynote talks to small group discussions. Topics may include homelessness response, barriers to housing, the role of peer support, and building compassionate, effective systems of care. Each speaker brings an authentic voice and a commitment to fostering understanding, connection, and action.
Speaking Topics
- Homelessness Advocacy
- Nonprofit Management, Governance, and Boards
- The Future of Nonprofits (Nonprofit Modernization)
- Media and Communications
- Fundraising
- Direct Service Programming
- Healthy Workplaces and Cultures
- Addiction, Recovery, Mental Health, and Disability
Speaking Fee
A donation to Blanchet House is greatly appreciated. For long-distance events outside of Portland, OR, travel expenses and accommodation are also appreciated.
