MIAMI (June 6, 2016) --Attorney and Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust Chair, Ron Book, will speak to Miami young professionals at the new Overtime series, hosted by nextgen for Chapman Partnership. Overtime is a quarterly, distinguished speakers series featuring Miami’s top leaders engaging nextgen members and guests in discussions about community issues and leadership opportunities.

Mr. Book is the President and CEO of Ronald L. Book, P.A., a law firm that specializes in government affairs. His firm is considered one of the premier lobbying firms in the state, with unparalleled experience in the appropriations process. Mr. Book has drafted and passed dozens of laws, including one of his personal favorites, the 1% Food & Beverage Tax in Miami-Dade, with all funds dedicated to ending Homelessness & Domestic Violence in our community.

Overtime with Ron Book is sponsored by Maven Property Management. The event hosted by nextgen, Chapman Partnership’s young professionals group, is being held at Books & Books at the Adrienne Arsht Center Carnival Tower on June 14, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. It is free to all nextgen members; $20 in advance for guests, $35 at the door. To RSVP, please click here.

"We are honored to have Ron Book as our first speaker for the new Overtime series” says Carlos Saballos, nextgen’s Council President. Saballos goes on to say, “Ron has played a critical role in bringing Alvah Chapman’s vision to life. Learning more about Chapman Partnership’s history, mission and community impact directly from Ron will be a valuable and unique learning experience for nextgen members and guests.”

Proceeds from the event will benefit Chapman Partnership, to aid the mission of empowering the homeless and helping them regain self-sufficiency.

Nextgen is made up of young professionals and community ambassadors who work to increase awareness, revenue and advocacy for Chapman Partnership. To learn more about nextgen for Chapman Partnership please visit our website.

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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 homeless men, women and families to self-sufficiency. 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 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. Chapman Partnership is the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.

MIAMI (June 2, 2016) - More than 540 guests joined Chapman Partnership at the 7th Annual “Take A Walk in Her Shoes” fashion show and luncheon held on May 26th at the JW Marriott Marquis.

The annual Womenade “Take a Walk in Her Shoes” vintage fashion show and luncheon is an opportunity to experience a step through fashion history with the most stylish looks and iconic designer brands of the past decades while honoring outstanding South Florida women. The event increases awareness and revenue for Chapman Partnership while helping to support the women and children residing at the centers.

Take a Walk in Her Shoes is a celebration of Miami’s top women philanthropists and community leaders. The vintage fashion show is produced by C. Madeleine’s, directed by Danny Santiago and hairstyling and make up by Rik Rak Salon. The event was emceed by CBS4 Lisa Petrillo. Each year, Chapman Partnership honors some of Miami’s top philanthropists at the luncheon. This year’s honorees included: Hilarie Bass, Betty Brandt, Criselda Breene, C.L. Conroy, Teresa Foxx, Christy Martin, Terri Shikany, Susannah Shubin and Teri Williams.

Chapman Partnership also named Lois Pope as the first recipient of the Trish Bell Lifetime Leadership Award for her commitment and contributions to our South Florida community. Just as Trish Bell has led with determination, courage, introspection and faith, Lois Pope demonstrates thoughtful, collaborative and passionate leadership in the pursuit of improving the quality of life and well-being of others.

“The dedication of our volunteers and board members is pivotal to our success,” said Daniel Vincent, President and CEO of Chapman Partnership. “We are extremely grateful to the community for continuing to support Chapman Partnership and the annual fashion show and luncheon. We are able to continue to provide services to our residents on a nightly basis because of the community’s ongoing investment and leadership.”

Currently, 44% percent of the residents at Chapman Partnership are families with children; more than 250 children and 120 women reside at the Centers. Families represent the fastest growing segment of the homeless population in our community.

The event could not have reached this level of success without the help of the Womenade chairs and event sponsors. The Honorary Chairs were Trish and Dan Bell and Betty Brandt; while the event chairs were Bronwyn Miller, Irene Korge, and Migna Sanchez-Llorens. Chapman Partnership would also like to thank the Stage Sponsors Greenberg Traurig and Health Coalition, as well as all of the Platinum Sponsors (Bronwyn Miller, Cherry Bekaert, Comcast, Coral Gables Trust, Criselda Breene, Cristina Martin, Dale Chapman Webb, Delphi, FIBA Women’s Leadership Committee, Infinity Behavioral, Irene Korge, Kaufman Rossin, Ocean Bank, Shutts & Bowen/Rene Gonzalez-Llorens and Susannah Shubin) and Gold Sponsors (Baptist Health South Florida, Barclays Bank, Conroy Martinez Group, Elizabeth Von Werne, Honey Shine, JLP Education Services, Nancy Batchelor, OneUnited Bank, PNB Bank, Security Alliance, The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis and Wells Fargo). A special thank you to Alex Elman Wine Co. for the wine, Elysze Held from Style Out of the City for the red carpet coverage, Laurie Jennings for video production support, and Aaron Glickman.

Womenade is composed of women from all walks of life who are committed to the mission of increasing awareness and revenue for the women and children who reside at Chapman Partnership
For pictures of the event, please click here.

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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 homeless men, women and families to self-sufficiency. 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 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. Chapman Partnership is the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.

MIAMI (May 16, 2016)- Chapman Partnership and Galerie 55Bellechasse have joined forces in a new partnership to benefit the homeless residents at the centers.

A collaboration between Galerie 55Bellechasse and Chapman Partnership started at a VIP auction and cocktail party during Art Basel Miami Beach last year. Now, the French gallery will donate a work of art by one of its most renowned artist, Pascal Vochelet. The piece will be sold during the silent auction at Chapman Partnership’s Womenade 7th Annual Take a Walk in Her Shoes fashion show and Luncheon at the J.W. Marriott Marquis on Thursday, May 26th.

The piece was painted to help generate enthusiasm and generosity. Representing a funny and resolute baboon, the work is part of an interesting and successful series entitled Punk Attitude which aims to represent the different moods of human nature.

This donation is the beginning of their collaboration with Chapman Partnership. Galerie 55Bellechasse and Chapman Partnership will be joining their efforts for other upcoming events this summer.

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 homeless men, women and families to self-sufficiency. 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 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. Chapman Partnership is the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.

MIAMI (April 27, 2016)— Chapman Partnership has named Lois Pope as the first recipient of the Trish Bell Lifetime Leadership Award for her commitment and contributions to our South Florida community.

The Trish Bell Lifetime Leadership Award honors and recognizes individuals in South Florida who inspire and motivate the people around them to achieve a greater vision of hope and opportunity for those most in need. Just as Trish Bell has led with determination, courage, introspection and faith, Lois Pope demonstrates thoughtful, collaborative and passionate leadership in the pursuit of improving the quality of life and well-being of others.

Lois Pope has positively impacted the lives of individuals at the local, national and international levels. She has established three different organizations dedicated to helping those in need and improving the lives of the voiceless and vulnerable in our society including the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation, Inc., Leaders In Furthering Education (LIFE), and the Disabled Veterans' Life Memorial Foundation.

"I am deeply honored to be chosen as the first recipient of this award," said Pope. "When I was just a little girl, my parents taught me that doing good is as important as doing well. I have always strived to live my life according to this principle by advocating for and supporting the voiceless and vulnerable in our society. And to be able to do this work in my adopted home of South Florida has been especially meaningful."

Recipients must demonstrate leadership, vision and inspire the future leaders of our community and help maximize their full potential, demonstrate impact throughout our community and lead through example.

“We are thrilled to honor Lois Pope as the first-ever Trish Bell Lifetime Leadership Award recipient,” said Trish Bell. “Her lifelong dedication, contributions and heartfelt commitment to South Florida inspires all of us to strive to serve the betterment of our community. Lois embodies the mission of hope and empowerment that Chapman Partnership has provided to the more than 100,000 homeless men, women and children who have been admitted to our center since 1995.”

Lois Pope will be honored at the 7th Annual “Take A Walk in Her Shoes” fashion show and luncheon to be held on May 26, 2016 at the J.W. Marriott Marquis from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trish and Dan Bell are Honorary Chairs for the event; while the event chairs are Bronwyn Miller, Irene Korge, and Migna SanchezLlorens. The event is a celebration of Miami’s top women philanthropists and community leaders that includes a vintage fashion show produced by C. Madeleine’s, directed by Danny Santiago and hair styling and make up by Rik Rak Salon. This year’s honorees include: Hilarie Bass, Betty Brandt, Criselda Breene, C.L. Conroy, Teresa Foxx, Christy Martin, Terri Shikany, Susannah Shubin and Teri Williams. The event will be emceed by CBS Miami Lisa Petrillo.

Event and table sponsorships are available. For more information contact the Development Team at womenade@chapmanpartnership.org or call 305-329-3081.

MIAMI (October 22,2015) – In a glittering evening befitting the theme “Stars,” philanthropists, business leaders and friends joined Chapman Partnership at the JW Marriott Marquis, on October 17, to kick off the organization’s 2015 social season and to celebrate two decades of achievement and community service. The special 20th Anniversary Gala raised $1,790,000 to benefit programs for Miami-Dade’s homeless men, women and children.

Chapman Partnership’s Chairman of the Board, Carlos Fernandez-Guzman, summed up the celebratory tone of the evening with plans of what lies ahead. “It is an exciting future for Chapman,” he said. “Sometimes when you build a sound foundation like ours, where we have experienced so much success for so many years, there is a tendency to become comfortable, but we never have. Instead, we have continued to evolve. I cannot think of a better or more appropriate time to take Chapman Partnership to the next level.”

Reflecting on Chapman Partnership’s rich history, H. Daniel Vincent, President/CEO said, “When we first opened our doors in 1995, we initially thought we would be serving primarily men. We soon realized that forty-four percent of those coming to our centers were families with children, so we began adding services. Today, we offer thirty services, significantly up from the five available when we first started.”

As a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the homeless, Chapman Partnership operates two Homeless Assistance Centers with 800 beds located in Miami and Homestead. To date the organization has provided services for more than 100,000 individuals, including 20,000 children, achieving a success rate of 64% for transitioning people from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

Trish Bell, Chairman Emeritus, as well as a co-chair for the gala, shared her experiences with the comprehensive support services developed by Chapman Partnership; services that provide the homeless with the tools they need to reestablish independent lives. “I learned that there are a lot of people who have skills, but have lost their jobs, and just need some help to get back on track,” she said.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the annual Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award to Mrs. Betty Chapman, widow of the organization’s founder. In accepting the honor, Mrs. Chapman, a dedicated humanitarian and civic leader, remarked, “I feel in my heart that Alvah would want me to do it this year, it’s a very special award because it is named for him.”

With thousands of success stories to tell, Chapman Partnership had much to celebrate from its 20 years of past success, while committing to higher levels of accomplishment in the decade ahead. A total of 750 guests turned out to share this important milestone for Chapman, including gala attendees and those attending the after party hosted by Nextgen, the Chapman support group for young professionals and ambassadors between the ages of 25 to 40.

Gala guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, live entertainment and dancing, all perfectly orchestrated by the event chairs Nancy and Jon Batchelor and Trish and Dan Bell.

News anchor Laurie Jennings served as virtual Master of Ceremonies for the gala, capturing some of the highlights of the past 20 years, and for the 20^th Anniversary celebration: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. For more information, visit www.chapmanpartnership.com.

Contact:
Alec Rosen
arosen@chapmanpartnership.org
305-329-3003

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 from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

Chapman Partnership operates two Homeless Assistance Centers with 800 beds located in Miami and Homestead. Chapman Partnership helps the homeless by providing a comprehensive support program that includes emergency housing, meals, health, dental and psychiatric care, day care, job training, job placement and assistance with securing stable housing. Chapman Partnership empowers homeless men, women and children to build a positive future by providing the resources and assistance critical to growth and independence.

Chapman Partnership is the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.

To learn more about Chapman Partnership, please visit: https://chapmanpartnership.org/

Miami, Florida (September 17, 2015): Chapman Partnership will officially launch the 2015 Miami social season on October 17, with a gala evening of dining , dancing and entertainment as well as an impressive milestone to celebrate: 20 years of empowering Miami´s homeless. “This special evening, themed “Stars”, is a grand way to honor the many generous donors and volunteers who have supported our mission over the decades,” said Trish Bell, Chairman Emeritus of Chapman Partnership. “As an organization dedicated to providing long term solutions to men, women and children who are homeless, we want to show our appreciation for the individuals, corporations, philanthropists and civic and community leaders who, through their unselfish actions over the years, have helped turn our mission of empowering the homeless to lead self-sufficient lives into a reality.”

Daniel Vincent, Chapman Partnership’s Chairman and CEO reflected on the organization’s two decades of accomplishment, and the road ahead. “Twenty years ago when we opened our doors to the first homeless admissions at our downtown center, we realized the vision and determination of our founding chair, Alvah H Chapman Jr., to empower the homeless through community support, civic engagement, partnerships with many organizations to provide holistic programs and services that would become his legacy at Chapman Partnership” he said. “As we enter our third decade we look forward to continuing Alvah’s legacy of serving the least, the last, the lost and the forgotten of our community.”

Chapman Partnership, formerly known as CPHI, was named in honor of the late Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. The 20^th Anniversary Gala celebrates the legacy of empathy, humanity and achievements demonstrated by this inspiring man, and by the organization. Together, they have helped save the lives of more than 100,000 individuals, including 20,000 children. “Alvah Chapman held to a very strong faith and vision to help the homeless in our community,” adds Mr. Vincent. “That vision became Chapman Partnership, a nationally recognized homeless assistance center.”

Carlos Fernandez-Guzman, Chairman of the Board expressed his gratitude to those who helped sustain the organization over the years. “As we look back at the last two decades we have a great deal to celebrate and be thankful for. The considerate support of our public partners, The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, augmented by the unselfish and generous gifts of time and treasure from our countless private sector benefactors, has allowed Chapman Partnership to positively impact the lives of the homeless” he said. “Together we have accomplished much during our first 20 years, and together we build an even stronger organization to continue our mission and eradicate homelessness in our lifetime.”

The 2015 Gala will be held Saturday, October 17, 2015, at the JW Marriott Marquis, 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, F004C. Cocktails will begin at 7:00 pm followed by dinner at 8:00 pm. During the gala, the 2015 Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award will be presented to Mrs. Betty Chapman. Event chairs for the 2015 gala are Nancy and Jon Batchelor and Trish and Dan Bell.

For more details, please visit: www.chapmanpartnership.org/gala

Contact:
Alec Rosen
arosen@chapmanpartnership.org
305-329-3003

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 from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

Chapman Partnership operates two Homeless Assistance Centers with 800 beds located in Miami and Homestead. Chapman Partnership helps the homeless by providing a comprehensive support program that includes emergency housing, meals, health, dental and psychiatric care, day care, job training, job placement and assistance with securing stable housing. Chapman Partnership empowers homeless men, women and children to build a positive future by providing the resources and assistance critical to growth and independence.

Chapman Partnership is the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.

To learn more about Chapman Partnership, please visit: https://chapmanpartnership.org/

MIAMI, Florida (September 8,2015): Chapman Partnership has named philanthropist and community activist, Mrs. Betty Chapman, the widow of Mr. Alvah H. Chapman, Jr., as the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award. The award is presented each year to the an individual or organization in Miami-Dade County who has been instrumental in leading the way in helping homeless men, women and children within the Miami-Dade community.

“Betty Chapman is a true humanitarian in every sense of the word and I believe Alvah would be proud to have her be the recipient of this award that so represents his values, generosity and passion for helping those throughout our community who are the most vulnerable.” said Trish Bell, Chairman Emeritus of Chapman Partnership. “Betty’s continuing strong compassion and ongoing philanthropic support for others is amazing. She is a remarkable, selfless role model for all of us and I am blessed to know her.”

Mrs. Chapman is widely recognized for her selfless community service. She has tirelessly continued with the cause her late husband so passionately worked for, to help the homeless regain their dignity and place within their surrounding community. During 65 years of marriage to Mr. Chapman, she supported her husband’s many civic endeavors while devoting herself to various civic activities of her own, including a sustaining membership in the Junior League, service as a member-at-large of the Daughters of the American Revolution and membership in the AK Chapter of the P.E.O.

Over the years, she has received numerous honors, including the 2013 Change Agent Award from the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust. In 2007, in tandem with Mr. Chapman, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon in Miami. Several public venues within Miami-Dade honor Betty or Betty and Alvah jointly, including the “Betty B. Chapman Student Plaza” at FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus and the “Betty and Alvah Chapman Conference Center” at Miami-Dade College. In 2002, the Homeless Assistance Center at 1550 North Miami Avenue was named after Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. and Betty B. Chapman.

The 2015 Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award will be presented to Mrs. Chapman during Chapman Partnership’s 20th Anniversary Gala to be held on October 17, 2015 at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami. Past recipients of this award include: Alex Penelas, Ronald L. Book, R. Ray Goode, Robert E. Chisholm, George E. Batchelor, Health Foundation of South Florida, Mr. Dan & Trish Bell, Rabbi Solomon Schiff, Sister Jean O’ Laughlin, R. Kirk Landon, The Miami Heat and Carlos A. Migoya in recognition of outstanding leadership in helping homeless men, women, and families in Miami- Dade County.

Media Contact:
Alec Rosen
arosen@chapmanpartnership.org
305-329-3003

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 from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

Chapman Partnership operates two Homeless Assistance Centers with 800 beds located in Miami and Homestead. Chapman Partnership helps the homeless by providing a comprehensive support program that includes emergency housing, meals, health, dental and psychiatric care, day care, job training, job placement and assistance with securing stable housing. Chapman Partnership empowers homeless men, women and children to build a positive future by providing the resources and assistance critical to growth and independence. Chapman Partnership is the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.

To learn more please visit: https://chapmanpartnership.org/

MIAMI, Fla. – December 18, 2014 Chapman Partnership was awarded its fourth consecutive Charity Navigator 4-star rating, the highest ranking bestowed to a nonprofit organization for exceeding industry standards.

As the recipient of a four-star rating out of four, Chapman Partnership is acknowledged for sound fiscal management, transparency and accountability. Only 7% of charities evaluated by the rating service receive at least four consecutive 4-star designations.

Charity Navigator’s evaluation of a charity’s financial health – which examines daily management of finances and the ability to sustain programs over time – help millions of donors make better giving decisions.

“We are proud to receive this exceptional designation from Charity Navigator for the fourth year in a row, strong affirmation to the public and our stakeholders that Chapman Partnership is worthy of their trust to fulfill our mission of empowering the homeless,” said Carlos Fernandez–Guzman, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chapman Partnership.

Chapman Partnership spends 83 % of its income on programs for the homeless men, women and children. Administrative and fundraising expenses account for only 17 percent of its income.

“Our commitment is to assist homeless individuals and families in our community and get them back on their feet—that’s where we invest our dollars,” added Fernandez–Guzman.

By logging onto www.charitynavigator.org, donors can determine which charities have “best practices” that minimize the chance of unethical activities and whether they freely share basic information about their organization to stakeholders, along with the traditional Charity Navigator matrices.

For full Charity Navigator report please see:

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=10832#.VJLbCNLF-hQ

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 homeless men, women and families to self-sufficiency.

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 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.

Chapman Partnership is the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust

Our Mission Statement

Provide comprehensive services to empower homeless residents to become self-sufficient.
www.chapmanpartnership.org

Contact:
Alec J. Rosen
arosen@chapmanpartnership.org
305-329-3003

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

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