Who

We Are

At Chapman Partnership, we believe in the strength of people and the healing power of community. As the driving force behind Miami-Dade County’s efforts to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness, we offer comprehensive, trauma-informed care to help our most vulnerable populations build a path toward stability and independence.

In partnership with the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, we walk alongside each individual and offer the resources and encouragement needed to rebuild their lives with confidence and hope.

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Our Mission & History

Since our founding in 1992, Chapman Partnership has been dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome housing insecurity by addressing its root causes.

Our mission is to assist individuals and families, who are experiencing homelessness, by offering housing, healthcare, education, and employment resources in a safe and supportive environment. With compassion, we prioritize respect and choice in every interaction.

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Our values guide everything we do

Passion

We are driven by recognizing the dignity of those we serve by supporting their physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Compassion

We care for and respect each other and those we serve.

Teamwork

We operate on a foundation of cooperation, collaboration and open and effective communication.

Innovation

We foster new ideas and creative solutions.

Results-Driven

We achieve our desired objectives with integrity and accountability.

Trauma-Informed

We recognize the impact of trauma and provide services that promote safety and resilience, ensuring that individuals rebuild their lives with support every step of the way.

Our Culture & Commitment

We show up every day because we believe in the work and the people we serve. Our team brings different experiences and perspectives, but we’re united by a shared goal: helping others get back on their feet. We lean on each other, communicate openly, and respect the challenges that come with this kind of work.

At Chapman Partnership, our work starts with our people. The HR team focuses on finding the right folks, helping them grow, and making sure they have what they need to do their jobs well. We’re here to support a healthy, respectful workplace where staff feel seen, heard, and prepared, because when our team is strong, our impact is stronger.

We understand that many of the people who come through our doors have been through a lot. That’s why we approach everything with care, flexibility, and patience. We meet people where they are, offer steady support, and help them move forward, on their terms, at their pace.

Meet Our Leadership

Scott Hansel

President and CEO

Brigid F. Cech Samole

Chairman of the Board, Present

Trish Bell

Chairman Emeritus, 2010 to 2014

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Looking to make a difference? We are always seeking dedicated individuals who share our vision. Explore career opportunities to join a team that transforms lives every day.

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Our History

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Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. becomes the founding Chairman of Chapman Partnership’s Board of Trustees (1992-2008).

1992
1995

Chapman Partnership opens Miami-Dade County’s first Homeless Assistance Center in Downtown Miami zoned to serve 500 nightly residents. In addition to shelter, residents access case management, an onsite medical clinic operated by Jackson Health System, Head Start for infants and toddlers ages birth to 5, and a Family Resource Center providing afterschool and summer programming for children in grades K - 12.

Chapman Partnership opens its second center in Homestead, increasing the number of residents served to 800 nightly across two centers, and replicating all services as provided at Chapman Partnership Downtown.

1998
2005

Chapman Partnership begins operation of a Mobile Dental Unit in partnership with Southeastern Mobile Dental Services, providing onsite access to a complete array of preventive and restorative dental care performed by a full-time dentist and two dental assistants.

Chapman Partnership expands services to include mental health in partnership with Jackson Health System, providing access to onsite psychiatric care.

2012
2018

The Parent Institute, a program of the Family Resource Center, is launched to empower parents with the information they need to become their child’s primary advocate through educational and recreational workshops and field trips.

Chapman Partnership launches the Young Adult Career Academy (YACA), offering paid internships that focus on job readiness and training for residents ages 14-24.

2018
2018

Chapman Partnership unveils Empower You, the 5-day workforce orientation and job-readiness training program, designed to develop key soft skills essential to career success.

Chapman Partnership launches a new wave of upgrades and renovations at it centers, kicking off Chapman 2.0 by modernizing the Resident Intake Lobbies, Dining Rooms, Children Playgrounds and All Resident Dorms- including the creation of the Youth Dorm for unaccompanied young adults, ages 18-24.

2019
2020

Chapman Partnership collaborated with Florida International University to offer a 14-week construction trades program, at the Chapman Partnership Downtown Miami Center. As part of the Social Enterprise Academy’s Workforce Trades track, the program empowers residents to meet the high demand of trade labor in the Miami-Dade community. Upon graduation our residents will receive five nationally recognized certifications as well as support for job placement.

Chapman Partnership, the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust and the primary provider of emergency shelter in Miami-Dade County, has received a $5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund—the largest single private gift in our organization’s history.

November 2022
October 2023

Launch of Trauma-Informed Initiative: the Chapman Partnership Leadership Team met with Dr. Jill Levinson of Barry University to officially launch organization-wide trauma-informed training—reinforcing our commitment to serving every client with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Alvah Chapman and NOVO Awards: The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) 2025 NOVO Award for Innovative Excellence: This award recognizes Chapman Partnership in the category of organizations with an annual operating budget exceeding $2 million, for making a difference in the lives of the people they serve, producing outcomes that exemplify innovative excellence, and featuring best practices of not-for-profit businesses.

September 2025
November 2025

Chapman Partnership received the Outstanding Organization Award at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Awards during the Trustee Luncheon. President and CEO Scott Hansel joined community leaders in a panel discussion on advancing solutions to homelessness in Miami—reinforcing our commitment to stability, dignity, and self-sufficiency for those we serve. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnJ_c0HHpLk

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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).

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