Miami, December 4, 2014 – Chapman Partnership has named Trish Bell Chairman Emeritus, the highest honor for a board member who has demonstrated an unwavering personal and professional commitment to Chapman Partnership. 
Trish Bell has been an active board member since 2004 and served as Chairman from 2010-2014.
During her tenure she accomplished major operational, financial and community goals including setting high standards for financial stability, improving day-to-day operations, expanding the donor base, partners and community relationships, strengthening the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee and positioned Chapman Partnership to be prepared to meet its future challenges to better serve the community.
“I want to thank Trish Bell for all she has done for Chapman Partnership as it is clearly stronger now than when she first took over as Board Chair, and with her well deserved position as Chairman Emeritus she will continue to be a strong advocate for the homeless in our community,“ said Carlos Fernandez- Guzman, Chairman, Chapman Partnership.
"It is a great honor to have been named Chairman Emeritus of an organization that has such an extraordinarily positive impact on so many lives throughout our entire community. I look forward to continuing to be a strong supporter of Chapman Partnership in any way that I can as it faces the challenges of alleviating homelessness,” said Trish Bell.
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).
