MIAMI, FL – Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 – Chapman Partnership announced the Miami HEAT as its 2013 recipient of the Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award for continuously leading the way in supporting and assisting the homeless in Miami-Dade County. The award will be presented to the HEAT at Chapman’s 12th Annual Gala on Oct. 18, 2013, at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami.
“We chose to honor the Miami HEAT because of the commitment of both the organization and its individual members in giving back to our community repeatedly and generously,” said Trish Bell, chairman of Chapman Partnership’s board of directors. “Their continued support of our work in eradicating homelessness in Miami-Dade County is commendable.”
The Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award is given to an individual or organization in Miami-Dade County who has been instrumental in leading the challenge of helping homeless men, women and children in our community.
In March 2013, the HEAT unveiled the renovation of its 11th HEAT Learn & Play Center at Chapman Partnership North in Miami. The renovations included new paint, wall graphics, Apple iPad minis and furniture. Players Shane Battier, who donated shirts and shoes, and James Jones attended the ribbon cutting. The HEAT regularly donates food to the Chapman centers, located in Miami and Homestead, after home games through their ReHEAT program.
At the Gala, there will be clothing donations of practice gear and auction items, such as game tickets to support a variety of Chapman’s fundraising efforts.
Many of the Miami HEAT players are involved and host events supporting Chapman Partnership. Dwyane Wade’s organization, Wades World Foundation, donated the construction of a basketball court, and Chris and Adrienne Bosh will be serving meals and spending time with families for the third year this Thanksgiving. Adrienne Bosh has also hosted Easter and Mother’s Day events. Ray Allen’s Ray of Hope donated Christmas gifts for 140 kids last year.
Udonis Haslem is a community advocate for Chapman Partnership and frequently visits with the kids at the Chapman centers. James Jones hosted a week long summer camp for 48 kids from Chapman North and South, and Coach Erik Spoelstra has new players serve meals every year.
“The dedication of the Miami HEAT players, their families and the entire HEAT organization to the homeless in our community is overwhelming,” said H. Daniel Vincent, president & CEO of Chapman Partnership. “We are extremely grateful for their ongoing support of our centers and the homeless families we assist.”
About Chapman Partnership
Chapman Partnership operates two Homeless Assistance Centers with 800 beds located in Miami and Homestead. We help the homeless by providing a comprehensive support program that includes emergency shelter, meals, health, dental and psychiatric care, day care, job training, job placement and assistance with securing stable housing. At Chapman Partnership we empower homeless men, women and children to build a positive future by providing the resources and assistance critical to growth and independence. To learn more about Chapman Partnership, please visit chapmanpartnership.org
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Contact: Alec J. Rosen, 305-329-3003
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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).
