MIAMI, FL – Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 – Everyone deserves a chance to make a positive first impression, especially to a potential employer. On September 14th 2013, fashion stylists from the Metropolitan International Fashion Week in Miami (MMIFW), hairstylist from Kaizen Beauty Academy, makeup artist from Kiss-N-Tell Pro Cosmetics, and members of the Perry Ellis clothing company will team up with the Chapman Partnership to hold an event to benefit their female residents to reenter the workforce with professional makeovers. The Women’s Business Makeover is sponsored and organized by Maxine Viktor from Metropolitan International Fashion Week. Business Makeover will take place at Chapman Partnership’s North Center at 1550 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Fl 33136.
“Philip Stienstra and I hope to assist Chapman Partnership as it empowers women to build a positive future. By teaching the women to present themselves professionally in a work environment we help them to become self-sufficient and stable, therefore allowing them to provide a better quality of life for themselves and their families. We are overwhelmed and grateful for the help and support of our sponsors and the community,” said Maxine Viktor, Co-Founder, the Metropolitan International Fashion Week.
Sponsors are donating their time, services and goods such as business clothes, make-up and stylist kits to this interactive Business Makeover workshop. Residents will get the advice of a professional stylist who will teach them how to mix and match outfits for work.
From now until September 11, 2013, we are collecting the following items to help assist the residents of the Chapman Partnership as they prepare for job interviews and becoming a member of the workforce.
· New, unused makeup still in packaging (mascara, lipstick, etc) – especially makeup for women with medium to dark complexions
· New, unused toiletries still in packaging (deodorant, shaving supplies, etc)
· New, unused grooming products still in packaging (hairspray, gel, hair ties, etc)
· New, unused Women & Men's undergarments still in packaging (underwear, socks, bras)
· New or gently used Women & Men's work clothes & suites
· New or gently used belts, shoes, accessories, etc
“As we know, the first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one and this event with support of the sponsors will help empower our female residents rebuild their confidence to reenter the workforce,” said Holly Woodbury, Vice President, Development, and Chapman Partnership. “In addition to proper workplace attire Chapman Partnership provides our residents job training and other skills to help ensure their long-term success.”
Event Sponsors include: Kaizen Beauty Academy, Kiss & Tell Pro Cosmetics, Fashify, Stiletto Kat, Le Royal Style, Emporium, Perry Ellis, Walgreens, and The Metropolitan International Fashion Week.
“Collectively the sponsors will work one-on-one with the female residents to teach them the essential skills in preparing for job interviews and workforce employment skills by showing them how to select and put together work appropriate outfits from the clothing donated by the Perry Ellis Clothing Company; and how to appropriately do their hair and makeup for work while using the minimal basic products,” added Viktor.
About Chapman Partnership
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 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.
Our mission is to provide comprehensive services to empower our homeless residents to become self-sufficient. We empower the homeless by:
· Providing Access to Care
· Creating a Nurturing Environment
· Developing Life Skills
· And Creating Success Stories every day by moving people and families from homelessness to self sufficiency
To learn more about Chapman Partnership, please visit www.chapmanpartnership.org.
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Alec J. Rosen
305-329-3003
arosen@chapmanpartnership.org
MIAMI, FL – Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 – With the start of the new school year, Comcast is re-launching Internet Essentials, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption initiative for low-income families at a special event this morning at the Chapman Partnership for Homeless in Miami. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Miami Dade County School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, Miami Dade League of Cities President and Miami Beach Commissioner Deede Weithorn, and Comcast Executive Vice President David L Cohen, along with civic and community leaders, today kicked off the program’s third year and announced that, in about 22 months, more than 220,000 families, benefitting an estimated 900,000 low-income Americans nationwide, now have a broadband connection at home. This includes nearly 18,700 families in the South Florida area, and nearly 30,000 in the state of Florida.
Today’s event in Miami is one of the first in a series of back to school events Comcast is hosting in 23 states across the country to raise visibility about bridging the digital divide in America and connecting more families to the Internet.
At the Miami event, Comcast added 50 opportunity cards, to obtain free Internet Essentials services, as part of Chapman Partnership’s “move out” kits. These kits provide necessities like linens; towels and kitchen utensils for program graduates to help them get started again.
“For school students today, digital literacy is no longer an option, it is a necessity,” said Carvalho. “Our curriculum and informational systems are all rapidly moving to the digital world, which means getting students connected to the Internet becomes a more critical task.”
“Thanks to community leaders and schools nationwide, more than 220,000 families or 900,000 low-income Americans now have the opportunity to use the power of the Internet at home to get ahead in work, education, and life, just by doing things online that many of us take for granted, such as completing homework, applying for a job, researching a health condition, or paying a bill,” said Cohen. “Together, with cities like Miami, we are making real and significant progress in closing the digital divide in America.”
The momentum of Internet Essentials continues to increase. Since the program’s launch in August 2011, Internet Essentials has enrolled upwards of 50,000 new families every six months. In the last six months alone, 70,000 new families have signed up. In addition, Comcast has distributed more than 18,000 subsidized computers; trained nearly 20,000 people; publicized the program in more than 4,000 school districts and more than 30,000 schools; broadcast nearly 2 million public service announcements and partnered with nearly 7,000 community based organizations, agencies, and officials to help spread the word about the program.
2013 Internet Essentials Enhancements:
To increase enrollment and continue to help close the digital divide in America, Comcast continues to enhance Internet Essentials. This year we have:
· Increased Speed- For the second time in two years, Comcast has increased its broadband speeds for Internet Essentials customers up to 5 Mbps downstream and up to 1 Mbps upstream. On September 1st, Comcast will have more than tripled the download speeds for Internet Essentials customers since the program’s launch.
· Streamlined Enrollment– Comcast has further streamlined the enrollment process by expanding the instant approval process to eligible families that attend schools with 70 percent or more National School Lunch Program participation. An estimated 4,600 additional schools located in states where Comcast provides service are now eligible for instant approval. This is on top of the 20,000 schools that are already approved for instant approval.
In Florida, Comcast is working with 150 community-based organizations, including 40 in Miami, to spread the word about Internet Essentials and provide digital literacy training. These organizations include: The Miami Public Library System; Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Miami and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Miami.
About Internet Essentials:
Internet Essentials from Comcast is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program. It provides low-cost broadband service for $9.95 a month plus tax; the option to purchase an Internet-ready computer for under $150; and multiple options to access free digital literacy training in print, online, and in-person. A household is eligible to participate if it has at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), is located where Comcast offers Internet service, has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days, and does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment. Families that enroll in the program can continue to enjoy the service as long as one child eligible to participate in the NSLP is living in the household.
For more information about Internet Essentials visitInternetEssentials.com for English and InternetBasico.com for Spanish. Educators or third-parties interested in helping to spread the word can find more information at InternetEssentials.com/partner. Parents looking to enroll in the program can call 1-855-846-8376 or, for Spanish, 1-855-765-6995.
About Comcast Corporation:
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. NBCUniversal operates 30 news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
MIAMI, FL – Monday, July 22nd, 2013 – This summer 560 WQAM Sports Radio and Sedano’s Supermarket are partnering up for the Inaugural Joe Rose Back to School Supply Drive benefiting Chapman Partnership from July 29 to Aug. 11, 2013.
“Having WQAM, Joe Rose and Sedano’s sponsoring this Back to School Supply Drive will have a tremendous impact on our ability to provide all of our children with much needed school supplies for the new school year,” said Alec Rosen, marketing manager at Chapman Partnership.
Currently there are 242children residing at Chapman Partnership’s North and South Centers. On average, about 800 school-age children, ranging from toddlers to high school age, go through the centers each year. To reach its goal Chapman Partnership relies on the community to assist in collecting needed items to provide each child with uniforms, backpacks and all other supplies such as pencils, notebooks and calculators.
“I’m proud to be associated with Chapman Partnership and Sedano’s Supermarket in the Inaugural WQAM / Joe Rose Back to School Supply Drive. Our goal is to raise awareness and much needed back to school supplies for the hundreds of homeless school children in our community,” said Joe Rose, a broadcaster at WQAM. “I’m asking everyone in Miami to donate what you can, whether a box of pencils or a full backpack of supplies, that will go directly to homeless school-age kids so they can start the school year off on the right foot.”
WQAM radio will air live to promote the Back to School Drive at participating Sedano’s Supermarkets.
“Sedano’s Supermarkets is committed to serving the community through vital partnerships with such cause-worthy organizations like Chapman Partnership,” said Javier Herrán, chief marketing officer of Sedano’s. “We are honored to be able to help them get much of the needed school supplies for the children and families they serve so well all year long.”
Donations can be dropped off at the following Sedano’s Supermarkets from July 29 to Aug. 23, 2013:
Sedano’s (Coral Gables)
3801 West Flagler Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134
July 29, 2013 - 560 WQAM Sports Radio will broadcast live from 3 to 6 p.m.
Sedano’s (Westchester)
8601 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL 33155
Aug. 5, 2013 - 560 WQAM Sports Radio will broadcast live from 3 to 6 p.m.
Sedano’s (Little Havana)
2425 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL 33126
Aug. 12, 2013 - 560 WQAM Sports Radio will broadcast live from 3 to 6 p.m.
Sedano’s (Little Havana)
1263 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33135
Aug. 19, 2013 - 560 WQAM Sports Radio will broadcast live from 3 to 6 p.m.
Sedano’s (Homestead)
831 NE 8th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
Donations may be dropped off at Chapman Partnership’s North center, 1550 North Miami Avenue, or at the South center, 28205 SW 124th Court.
Join Chapman Partnership on their social media channels to follow the #CPBack2School campaign. Facebook – Chapman Partnership, Twitter - @ChapmanPartner, Instagram - @ChapmanPartnership. For more information, please call (305) 329-3003 or go to www.chapmanpartnership.org/backtoschool.
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For more information contact:
Alec Rosen, Marketing Manager
arosen@chapmanpartnership.org
305-329-3003
The Miami office of international law firm Greenberg Traurig on Friday donated five large boxes overflowing with gently used business suits and other professional attire to residents of Chapman Partnership seeking job opportunities. Chapman Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless residents become self-sufficient. Greenberg Traurig shareholders Aaron Slavens and Brigid Cech Samole spearheaded the initiative.
Greenberg Traurig worked with Nextgen, a group of Miami young professionals and community ambassadors who support Chapman Partnership, to coordinate a donation drive at the firm throughout the month of June.
“We are extremely grateful for the clothing donations from Greenberg Traurig and its generous support of our mission,” said Grace Ugalde-Wolpert, community outreach manager with Chapman Partnership. “Appropriate business attire gives job seekers more confidence and helps them make a better first impression when they meet with potential employers.”
Added Jaret L. Davis, co-managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office: “As part of Greenberg Traurig’s long-standing commitment to support our community, we appreciate the opportunity to donate professional attire that will help homeless residents get a new start on life.”
The Greenberg Traurig Miami office, founded in 1967 by attorneys with a business-focused approach and a tradition of community service, has actively supported and helped drive South Florida's growth as an international financial and cultural center and gateway between the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. The attorneys advise local, national and international companies in numerous industries and sectors, including aviation, entertainment, financial institutions, health care, international trade and customs, manufacturing, real estate, retail and technology. In Florida, Greenberg Traurig serves from across seven offices in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee and West Palm Beach.
About Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP, is an international, full-service law firm with approximately 1750 attorneys serving clients from 36 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In the U.S., the firm has more offices than any other among the Top 10 on The National Law Journal's 2012 NLJ 250. For additional information, please visit http://www.gtlaw.com
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Alec Rosen, Marketing Manager 305-329-3003
MIAMI, FL – Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 – Chapman Partnership Womenade, along with Madeleine Kirsh of C. Madeleine’s, Danny Santiago and Raquel Watters of Rik Rak Salon hosted the 4th Annual “Take a Walk in Her Shoes” Fashion Show and Luncheon at the InterContinental Miami on Friday, May 17th.
“Womenade is made up of women volunteers who are committed to supporting the mission of Chapman Partnership. As we honor ten outstanding female philanthropic leaders,we also want to reflect on the faces in our community who are less fortunate than we.The face of homelessness is one we must not ignore.It is the face of hundreds of children and families who need our support in order to become self-sufficient and live better lives,” said Trish Bell, Chairman, Chapman Partnership.
The 2013 Honorees recognized for outstanding philanthropic work in Miami and their superb community accomplishments are: Terry Buoniconti, Ana Codina Barlick, Lizette Martino Diaz Jennifer Naszradi, Phillis Oeters, Rita Ramirez, Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa, Katy Sorenson, Tara Solomon, and Boo Zamek.
The Take a Walk in Her Shoes event was chaired by Irene Korge, Bronwyn Miller and Migna Sanchez-Llorens. The theme of the fashion show, “Deco Riviera,” reflected the late 1950s and early 1960s Miami Beach Chic, where the idea of “dressing up” was a daily practice. Shannon Hori, CBS 4 News Anchor, served as the emcee. The sponsors included Honorary Chairs Trish and Dan Bell, Terry Buoniconti, and wine sponsors “O Wines” and Pavan Liqueurs.
This year’s event featured a “Best Dressed Diva Contest” presented by C. Madeleine’s for the best vintage attire, which was won by Ivette Martino.C. Madeleine’s will also donate a percentage of sales to Chapman Partnership for anyone who shops at the store now through June 30th.
About Womenade
Womenade is made up of women from all walks of life who are committed to the mission of increasing awareness for Chapman Partnership. For more information on how to get involved please visit www.chapmanpartnership.org/womenade.
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For more information contact:
Alec J. Rosen
305-329-3003
arosen@chapmanpartnership.org
MIAMI, FL – Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 – Chapman Partnership named the Miami HEAT as the winner of its prestigious R. Ray Goode Award for being instrumental inleading the challenge of helping the homeless throughout Miami-Dade County. Chapman Partnership also named St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church and Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center as Volunteers of the Year.
“We honor all 18,000-plus volunteers and their tireless commitment to helping and empowering the lives of our homeless neighbors throughout Miami-Dade County,”said Trish Bell, chairman of the Chapman Partnership board of directors, at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held May 2 at Coral Gables Country Club.
“This year we recognize the volunteers at St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church and Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Centeras Chapman Partnership’s Volunteers of the Year for their continued dedication and commitment,” Bell said.
“With the R. Ray Goode Award we recognize the corporate leadership and off-court dedication of the Miami HEAT players, their families and the entire HEAT organization,” said H. Daniel Vincent, president & CEO Chapman Partnership.
R. Ray Goode Award: Miami HEAT
As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the South Florida community, the Miami HEAT joined a host of dignitaries to unveil the renovation of its 11th HEAT Learn & Play Center at Chapman Partnership North on March 11, 2013. The renovations included enhancing the room with new paint, wall graphics, Apple iPad minis and furniture.
HEAT players Ray Allen, Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem and their families have hosted other events at Chapman, including Thanksgiving Day celebration and Easter.
The R. Ray Goode Award is given to an individual or corporation in Miami-Dade County that has been instrumental in leading the challenge of helping homeless men, women and children in our community. Ray Goode was compassionate and dedicated to helping improve the quality of life as shown throughout his career and with his personal commitments to the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Orange Bowl, Salvation Army, Boy Scouts, University of Miami and Chapman Partnership.
“Mr. Goode was dedicated to improving the lives of the least, the last and the lost. Through this award, Chapman Partnership honors the Miami HEAT, which follows the moral and civic example of Ray Goode in serving the homeless,” Vincent said.
Volunteer of the Year–Chapman Partnership South: Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center
Every Friday during the school year since December 2007, a group of 10-15 students with emotional behavioral disabilities from the Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center have volunteered and assisted the kitchen staff in preparing and serving lunch at Chapman Partnership South in Homestead.
“Over the years hundreds of students have come here and we thank their leader, Peggy Slot, for the guidance and love she continues to give to these youth as they learn and volunteer at Chapman Partnership’s South Center every week,” said Sharon Haxton, Community Outreach Coordinator.
Volunteer of the Year–Chapman Partnership North: St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church
The Social Outreach Committee of St. Philip’s volunteered at its very first dinner in 1996 at Chapman Partnership North, located in downtown Miami. Since then the church has prepared and served 194 meals with 1,895 different volunteers. For the last several years, St. Phillip’s sent a team of volunteers to the center on Thanksgiving mornings to help prepare the evening dinner.
“We thankRector Maribeth Conroy,group leader John Dickson and the thousands of volunteers from St. Phillip’s for 16 years of continued and dedicated service to Chapman Partnership. We look forward to the church serving its 200th meal this October,” said Kenisha Brown-Alexander, volunteer specialist at Chapman Partnership.
About Chapman Partnership
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 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
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Contact: Melissa Lichtenheld
Wragg & Casas Public Relations
305-372-1234
mlichtenheld@wragcasas.com
MIAMI, FL – Monday, April 8th, 2013 – Chapman Partnership participated In the 2nd Annual Philantrofest event held Saturday, April 6, at Miami-Dade College – Wolfson Campus.
Philantrofest connects people to learn about non-profits and community resources in a family-friendly atmosphere while enjoying music, art, performance, food trucks and other fun activities. Philantrofest provided free exhibition space to Chapman Partnership and other non-profits to promote their mission and connect with the members of the community.
At the Chapman Partnership booth we connected with many people interested in volunteering at our two centers, young professionals interested in nextgen, students looking for engaging social action activities, women looking to make a difference by joining Womenade and general inquiries about Chapman. In addition, all visitors to our booth were given information packets about Chapman Partnership, our mission, volunteer opportunities as well as our Wish List. All in all, we made connections with approximately 50 new volunteers and about 10 prospective nextgen members.
Finally, and most importantly, a former resident stopped by to personally thank everyone at Chapman Partnership for helping her and her family in their time of need.
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For more information contact:
Alec Rosen, Marketing Manager, 305-329-3003 or arosen@chapmanpartnership.org
MIAMI, FL – Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 –
Chapman Partnership announced it has appointed Ray Casas, president of Wragg & Casas Public Relations,and Elsie Howard, vice president of Gene Howard Properties,to its board of directors.
“We are pleased to have Ray Casas and Elsie Howard join the board of Chapman Partnership, which was named ‘Most Valuable Non-Profit’ this year by Switchboard Miami,” Chapman Partnership Chairman Trish Bell said.
Casas, during his public relations career, has managed communications services for multi-national companies, large real estate developers, banks, food companies, attorneys and other professional firms and hospitals. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, issues management and crisis counseling.
Before Wragg & Casas, he worked 13 years at Hank Meyer Associates, Inc., where he was executive vice president. While there he led the public relations effort of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Miami and the inaugural Carnaval Miami. Earlier, he was a reporter for United Press International, the San Diego Evening Tribune and The Chicago Reporter.
Casas serves on the board of directors of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and Camillus House, and he is a non-lawyer member of The Florida Bar standing committee on advertising. He is a member of the Honorary Board of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, where he served as a board member for 19 years, including two terms as board president. Casas also served on the board of directors of the Beacon Council and the Board of Regents of Leadership Florida, acting as Miami region chairman for two years. He was the 2001-2002 chairman of the Archbishop’s Charities and Development drive.
Ray Casas holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University.
Elsie Sterling Howard, vice president of Gene Howard Properties, was founder and president of Sterling Public Relations from 1991 until 2002.
Howard is marketing committee chair for the board of governors of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she has served on the board since 2005. Leadership positions include founder of the “In the Garden” gala, which she co-chaired for 17 years.
A board member of the Greater Miami Visitors and Convention Bureau, she served as chairperson of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and the Miami Beach Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Taskforce on Tourism. She was named an empowerment honoree in 2012 by Women of Tomorrow. Corporate involvement includes member of the board of Deutsche Bank Florida, formerly Bankers Trust.
Howard is dedicated to several fund-raising societies, including her alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania, and Mount Sinai Medical Center and Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Guardian Angels.
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Melissa Lichtenheld, 305-372-1234
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MIAMI, FL – Friday, March 8th, 2013 – As part of its ongoing commitment to improving the South Florida community, Miami HEAT players Shane Battier and James Jones will join a host of dignitaries to unveil the renovation of its 11th HEAT Learn & Play Center at Chapman Partnership located at 1550 North Miami Avenue in Miami on Monday, March 11th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Alongside presenting sponsor and longtime HEAT community partner Florida Blue, the HEAT will renovate the Family Resource Center at Chapman Partnership, enhancing the room with new paint, wall graphics, Apple iPad minis and furniture.
http://www.nba.com/heat/community/miami-heat-learn-play-center-chapman-partnership
http://www.nba.com/heat/video/2013/03/13/learnplaycenterrecapmov-2412318
MIAMI, FL – Thursday, February 21st, 2013 –
Chapman Partnership raised more than $125,000 at its annual RunWild 5K run/walk on Feb. 9, 2013, at Zoo Miami to benefit programs for the homeless.
“Chapman Partnership would not be able to do the important work it does if it were not for the support of our community, both individuals and businesses,” Trish Bell, chairman of the board, said. “It warms my heart to know that 2,100 people chose to participate in our annual RunWild 5K and in the process helped us move another step closer to eradicating homelessness in Miami-Dade County.”
The overall winner for the men’s category was Evan DeHart, 27, at 16:11 minutes. Corey Walton, 26, was the overall winner in the women’s category at 21:08 minutes. Awards were presented to the top three finishers in each age category. Tri-County Health & Wellness awarded a four-night stay at a hotel of the winner’s choice for the overall top male and female.
In a city that offers a plethora of vistas for race events, Zoo Miami opened its doors to more than 2,100 participants, a 40 percent increase from last year’s race. At the start line cheerleaders from the Miami HEAT and Miami Dolphins primed the crowd of runners. In step were Zoo Miami communications director Ron Magill and Chapman Partnership board member, Chairman Trish Belland Miami-Dade Commissioner Sally Heyman. The runners and walkers rushed into the Zoo’s interior to music performed by the Arthur & Polly May High School Band & Auxiliary Team.
Event photos and results are available athttp://www.wildsideonline.net/results/2013/runwild5k.php
Sponsors for the race included BB&T (presenting sponsor), JN McArthur Foundation, Florida East Coast Industries, Deloitte, Coventry, Pacific National Bank, Capital Bank, Sports Authority, Espirito Santo Bank and Aetna. In-kind support was provided by Whole Foods, KIND Bars, Coca-Cola, DJ Raymond Vega, Coffee Brake Truck and Commissioner Sally Heyman, Pilates in the Grove, Five-Hour Energy, Lighthouse for the Blind, Arthur & Polly May High School Band & Auxiliary Team, Zico Coconut Water, Alpina Foods, The Produce Connection, Brickell Motors, Hometown Foods/Bagel Mania, Fado Irish Pub, Elite Island Resorts, Florida Center for Asthma & Allergy, Perrine Chiropractic Center, Dental Center of Homestead, Florida Heart and Tri-County Health & Wellness. Media partners included Univision’s Radio Mambi WAQI 710 AM, MIX 98.3, Amor 107.5, WQBA 1140 AM, as well as Comcast and WSVN 7.
Proceeds from the race benefit Chapman Partnership, formerly Community Partnership for Homeless. The organization helps homeless women, men and children put their lives back together with a comprehensive support program that includes emergency shelter, meals, health and dental care, day care, job training, job placement, and assistance with securing housing. To learn more about Chapman Partnership, please visitwww.chapmanpartnership.org.
RunWild 5K:Chapman Partnership put on a successful race and walk on Feb. 9 with the help of Miami HEAT and Miami Dolphin cheerleaders and Chapman Partnership’s H. Daniel Vincent, president and CEO, Dan Bell, Chairman Trish Bell, and Evan Rees, board member and chair of the 2013 run/walk 5K.
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Rebecca M. Gentry
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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).
