A very busy fall…
Winnipeg Sun Column, “Huff brings dignity to homeless”
John Mohan, Executive Director of Siloam Mission in Winnipeg, writes a weekly column for the Winnipeg Sun. His October 15 column, in John’s typically humorous fashion, describes Tim, his book Bent Hope, and the ‘Stories from the Street’ tour, in which Tim is partnering with Siloam Mission.
Here’s an excerpt: By looking at him, you’d never know he’s a gifted artist, accomplished author, friend of one of Canada’s richest women, and a veteran compassionate worker among street youth.
With an ensemble that makes one wonder if he missed out on fashion 101 and wit that could place him as a headlining act at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Tim Huff is not what he appears. He’s actually a national spokesperson and crafted story teller who brings dignity and humanness to the misunderstood subculture of Canada’s homeless youth…
Click here to read the full article.
“Stories from the Street” Tour, Fall 2008
Things are falling into place nicely for a mini “Stories from the Street” tour that will take the Bent Hope launch event on the road as part of a broader awareness-raising campaign, carried out in partnership with Castle Quay Books and local ministries. The event, generously sponsored by the Maranatha Foundation, will include Tim, of course, the three readers from the Bent Hope book launch, and our dear friend Steve Bell. We will be at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on October 22nd in partnership with Siloam Mission, and at the Boyce Theatre on the Stampede Grounds in Calgary on October 23rd, partnering with the Mustard Seed. These “by-invitation only” events will be geared towards gathering together key individuals from the literacy world, various levels of government, media, business leaders and key leaders and representatives from the fields of social justice and street ministry.
Rexdale Alliance Church
Tim will be speaking at Rexdale Alliance Church on Saturday, November 8th, at 6:30 pm, and Sunday, November 9th at both the 9 and 11 am services.
Brandon Youth for Christ
On Friday, November 14th, Tim will be the guest speaker at a Brandon, Manitoba Youth for Christ event.
“Be a Hero”
On Wednesday, November 19th, Tim will be the featured speaker at Halton Community and Social Services’ Be a Hero event, which encourages young people to become active in helping the less fortunate in their communities.
Romania
From Friday, November 21 to Saturday, November 29, Tim has the great privilege of traveling with International Teams to Romania to visit a number of orphanages.