MIAMI, FL – Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 – Chapman Partnership was awarded its second consecutive Charity Navigator 4-star rating, the highest ranking bestowed to a nonprofit organization for exceeding industry standards and outperforming other charities in America.
As the recipient of a four-star rating out of four, Chapman Partnership is acknowledged for sound fiscal management, transparency and accountability. Only 16 percent of charities evaluated by the rating service receiveat least two consecutive 4-star designations.
“This exceptionaldesignation from Charity Navigator differentiates Chapman Partnership from its peers and demonstrates to the public itis worthy of their trust,” said H. Daniel Vincent, executive director of Chapman Partnership.
“This is a statement to our commitment to making sure valuable dollars are spent on those who need it most at this time in their lives – the homeless,” he said.
Chapman Partnership, formerly Community Partnership for Homeless, spends 84 percent of its income on programs for the homeless. Administrative and fundraising expenses account for only 16 percent of its income.
Charity Navigator’s evaluation of a charity’s financial health – which examines daily management of finances and the ability to sustain programs over time – help millions of donors make better giving decisions. By logging onto www.charitynavigator.org, donors can determine which charities have “best practices” that minimize the chance of unethical activities and whether they freely share basic information about their organization to stakeholders, along with the traditional Charity Navigator matrices.
Chapman Partnership provides a wide array of services to helpthe homeless in Miami-Dade County rebuild their lives while offering dignity and respect. We are the privatesector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, commissioned to site, build and operate two Homeless Assistance Centers in downtown Miami and Homestead. Chapman Partnership empowers homeless men, women and children to build a positive future by providing the resources and assistance critical to growth and stability. Visit www.chapmanpartnership.org/
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*Impact numbers are updated at the beginning of each fiscal year and will be updated annually.
As the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, Chapman Partnership is another step in the continuum of care. Any person or family who is homeless, about to be homeless, or assisting someone facing homelessness, and requiring emergency assistance must first contact the Homeless Helpline administered by the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust. Homeless Helpline Toll Free Number: 1-877-994-HELP (4357).
