Miami, September 29, 2014 – Chapman Partnership has named Carlos Fernandez-Guzman Chairman of the Board of Trustees at its Annual Board meeting. Chapman Partnership operates two Homeless Assistance Centers with 800 beds located in Miami and Homestead.
Carlos Fernandez-Guzman was invited to serve on the Chapman Partnership Board in 2003 and served as vice chair since 2010. A well-respected banking veteran and community leader in South Florida, Mr. Fernandez-Guzman has close to 40 years private sector and banking industry experience. Currently he serves as a member of the board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific National Bank (PNB).
“Carlos is a compassionate business and civic leader who gives his time and considerable talents to the betterment of our community and clearly understands the mission of Chapman Partnership to empower the homeless to become self sufficient. We look forward to his leadership and business know-how in helping to take Chapman Partnership into its third decade as a stronger and more vital organization as we fulfill our founding chairman’s vision,” said Dan Vincent President & CEO, Chapman Partnership.
“As Chairman, I look to perpetuate Alvah Chapman’s vision and continue the selfless and devoted leadership of those who served before me in guiding Chapman Partnership to become an exemplary model for private/public partnerships addressing homelessness, as well as inspiring others in our community to passionately and compassionately give their time and treasure to help us pave the way for the less fortunate,” said Fernandez-Guzman.
About Chapman Partnership
Since 1995, Chapman Partnership has had more than 100,000 admissions including 20,000 children in Miami-Dade County and a 64% success rate of moving people who complete the program from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Chapman Partnership operates two Homeless Assistance Centers with 800 beds located in Miami and Homestead and provides comprehensive support programs that include emergency housing, 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 www.chapmanpartnership.org
Chapman Partnership is the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.
Contact:
Alec J. Rosen
arosen@chapmanpartnership.org
305-329-3003
*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).
