MIAMI, FL – Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 – To meet a growing demand, Chapman Partnership together with its public sector partner Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust will open a new 44-bed family dormitory this summer at the Chapman North location, 1550 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Fla. 33136.
“We are doing our part by responding to our community’s need for beds and services for homeless families. It’s exciting to be a part of the solution as we strive together to end homelessness in Miami-Dade County. We are grateful to our 20-year partner the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust forthe addition opening this summer,” said Trish Bell, chairman of Chapman Partnership.
Chapman Partnership also will renovate the Family Resource Center at the Chapman North location, which provides day care and after-school programs while parents are working or seeking employment. More than 25 percent of the residents at Chapman Partnership are children.
Chapman Partnership operates two Homeless Assistance Centers with 756 beds located in Miami and Homestead. It helps 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
*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).
