MIAMI, FL – Monday, January 7th, 2013 –

Chapman Partnership appointed seven members to its board of directors. They are Phil Corey, founder of Seafood Exchange of Florida Inc.; Nancy Hector, community volunteer; Ron Magill, communications director of Zoo Miami, the Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens; Frank Nero, president and CEO of The Beacon Council; Philip Reagan, vice president at JPMorgan Private Bank; Raquel Regalado, Miami-DadeCountySchoolBoardmember;and Tracy Slavens, associate at Holland & Knight.

Phil Corey, founder of Seafood Exchange, is a respected leader in the Miami community. In 1979 he formed the Seafood Exchange, a vertically integrated shrimp aquaculture company that provides seafood to some of the world’s largest restaurants and food stores, including Darden Restaurants, Wal-Mart and The Fresh Market. He is active with many trade associations that advocate on behalf of seafood producers, including the National Fisheries Institute and the Global Aquaculture Alliance. As former co-chair of the board of directors at the Miami Transplant Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, he is the recipient of its 2011 and 2012 Humanitarian Award. An honorary alumnus of the University of Miami, Corey participates in the University’s Citizens Board, Golden Cane, Hurricane Club Council, Iron Arrow Society and Living Scholars programs. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in microbiology from Ohio State University.

Frank Nero has an extensive career in community and business leadership. A longtime public servant, he has held elected and appointed positions at the federal, state, county and municipal levels. He has managed public-private organizations as well as private sector companies. Since 1996, Nero has served as president and CEO of The Beacon Council, Miami-Dade’s official economic development partnership. He has received many accolades, including recognition by South Florida CEO Magazine as one of the Top 100 Business Leaders and Top 100 International Business Leaders. Under his leadership, the International Economic Development Association recognized The Beacon Council as one of only 24 Accredited Economic Development Organizations. Nero’s experience includes an appointment by former President Jimmy Carter as chairman of the Federal Regional Council to coordinate 18 federal domestic agencies, reporting directly to the White House chief of staff.

Philip Reagan, who is a vice president and banker with J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank in Miami, applies his expertise in financial services at Chapman Partnership as a member of the board’s investment committee. His experience in financial services includes advising endowments, foundations, corporations and high net-worth clients on a variety of transactions and financial products. Previously, Reagan was a mergers and acquisitions banker with Hyde Park Capital Partners LLC in Tampa. An active member of the community, Reagan also is involved with Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Habitat for Humanity, and the Association for Corporate Growth of South Florida. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stetson University and a Master of Science in finance from the Hough Graduate School of Business at the University of Florida. He also participates in various triathlon and endurance competitions.

Raquel Regalado is a radio talk show host, attorney and member of the Miami-Dade County School Board. Since2009,Regaladohasworked as a dailyhost on SpanishradioLa Poderosa,WWFE-670AM,informing listenersabout local politics, educationandsocial services. Anotherprojectis “Esta Semana conRaquel,” a weekly cable televisionshow withpoliticalandnewsanalysis, airingonTelemiamithroughoutFlorida. Before being elected to the school board, Regaladoworkedasa commercial litigator,specializinginpatentandtrademarklaw. Shealsowasadjunctprofessorof businesslawatMiami-DadeCollege,WolfsonCampus.Her many community activities include servingon the boards of WLRN Channel 17, the AdrienneArshtCenterforthePerformingArts,theMiami Children’sInitiative, theNational Associationof LatinoElectedandAppointedOfficials(NALEO), and the executive committee of the SoutheastFlorida RegionalPartnership.

Ron Magill is a wildlife expert, television personality and photographer. With more than 30 years of caring for animals, he is the communications director of Zoo Miami, the Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens. He has appeared on television shows such as “National Geographic Explorer,” the “Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” “NBC Nightly News,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “CBS’ The Early Show,” “Live with Regis,” “Dateline,” on Spanish language television programs, including “Sabado Gigante” and “Despierta America,” and on several Emmy-nominated nature programs. An award-winning wildlife photographer, Magill travels all over the world to capture nature. He has made more than 40 trips to Africa alone. He is a director of the Cheetah Conservation Program and the 2006 recipient of the Wildlife Ambassador Award in recognition of his efforts on behalf of wildlife preservation.

Tracy Slavens is an associate attorney with Holland & Knight in Miami. During her legal career, she has counseled credit unions, developers and property owners on a broad range of real estate matters, including land use, zoning, environmental impact, low-income housing tax credits, mortgage revenue bonds and a variety of regulatory matters. Previously, Slavens was in-house counsel to The Carlisle Group and an associate at Herzfeld & Rubin. She has been active in Chapman Partnership since 2007, most recently as chair of the nextgen council. She is a member of the Florida Atlantic Builders Association, Urban Land Institute, CREW-Miami and LegalArt. Slavens has a Bachelor of Science in business administration with honors from the University of Florida and is a graduate of Emory University School of Law.

Nancy Hector, a committed board member since 2003, has returned from a sabbatical.

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MIAMI, FL – Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 – Holiday joy will arrive to more than 250 children living at Chapman Partnership’s two assistance centers for the homeless in December, when “elves” will distribute gifts at parties sponsored by Assurant.

“Project Elf” will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Homestead Center, where Assurant volunteers will deliver gifts for 100 children. Chapman staff will deliver gifts at a later date for the 150 children living at the North Center in downtown Miami.

“This is the fourth year that Assurant employee volunteers will get to see a smile on the faces of hundreds of children whose lives need extra cheer,” said Sean-Terri Pottinger of the Employee Activities Committee at Assurant.

Assurant’s holiday party includes delivery of a Christmas tree for children to decorate, holiday music, and refreshments for the children and their parents. Assurant volunteers are familiar faces at the Homestead Center, preparing and serving lunch every other month throughout the year. Assurant employees also coordinate a monthly collection of items such as clothing and toys to donate to 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

About Assurant

Assurant is a premier provider of specialized insurance products and related services in North America and selected worldwide markets. Its four key businesses – Assurant Solutions, Assurant Specialty Property, Assurant Health and Assurant Employee Benefits – partner with clients who are leaders in their industries and hold leadership positions in a number of specialty insurance markets. Headquartered in New York City’s financial district, Assurant operates in 12 countries with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide.

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MIAMI, FL – Thursday, December 13th, 2012 – On December 12th, Chapman Partnership participated in a 24-hour online giving event called Give Miami Day. Donations made on 12.12.12 will receive a match by The Miami Foundation as well as day of prizes and other incentives.

With your help, Chapman Partnership raised a total of $24,286 in donations from 58 individual donors and came in 11th place for total amount raised.

Give Miami Day has ended, however if you would still like to make a doantion to Chapman Parntership, you can do so online.

About Give Miami

Give Miami is a powerful online platform, which provides in-depth information about hundreds of local nonprofits, including comprehensive financial, governance and programmatic details. Its main objective is to help individuals, families and corporations who have established their private foundations with us better understand local nonprofits by reading feature stories, learning of their strengths and connecting them with like-minded donors who share similar passions. Most of the information on Give Miami is also available to the public.

Give Miami provides the transparency donors need to make the kinds of decisions that turn a simple act of giving into a wise investment. At the same time, nonprofits featured on the site are able to tell their story- giving you and others in the community a better understanding of the need for their services and their results. You can search by organization, category or location.

MEDIA ADVISORY

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH

WHAT:Today at 4 p.m., media is invited to capture the true meaning of the holidays as the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County spreads the holiday spirit to those in need.

The cast of The House Theatre of Chicago’s The Nutcracker, A Magical New Play, a critically-acclaimed production based on the classic holiday story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, will visit homeless families at Chapman Partnership. Parents and children will be treated to an afternoon of surprises and holiday-themed performances sure to put a smile on faces.

WHO: Meet and interview: Cast members from The Nutcracker, A Magical New Play;Chapman Partnership Executive Director H. Daniel Vincent; City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado.

DATE: Tuesday, December 11, 2012

TIME: 4:00 p.m. – Arrival and media check-in

4:30 p.m. – Performance

4:45 p.m. – Post-performance interviews

WHERE: Chapman Partnership

1550 North Miami Avenue

Miami, FL 33136

About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues. Made possible by Miami-Dade County’s largest ever public/private-sector partnership, the Center is home to the Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy. In addition, numerous South Florida arts organizations perform in its theaters regularly. Since opening in 2006, the Center has emerged as a leader in offering and presenting innovative programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity, as a catalyst for development in Miami, and as a host of impactful community outreach and education programs.

Designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, the venue is comprised of the 2,400-seat Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House, the 2,200-seat John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall, the black box Carnival Studio Theater, a restored Carnival Tower, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. Studio, the Peacock Foundation, Inc. Education Center and the outdoor Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts. Events impresario and restaurateur Barton G. Weiss brought his signature style to the Center in 2009 with PRELUDE BY BARTON G, a full-service upscale restaurant.

Visit www.arshtcenter.orgfor more information.

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MIAMI, FL – Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 – Chapman Partnership has been recognized “Most Valuable Nonprofit” in the community by Switchboard Miami, which held its first All-Star Non-Profit Awards Luncheon on Nov. 9 at Jungle Island, Miami.

“This award is a testament to the hard work of our professional staff and dedicated volunteers at Chapman Partnership,” said Trish Bell, chairman.

The award was conceived to honor the nonprofit organization that demonstrates outstanding performance for a positive impact to the community and provides paramount service to clients.

“Most Valuable Nonprofit” is the highest award given by Switchboard Miami, which works with more than 5,000 nonprofit organizations to connect callers to needed services.

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

Switchboard Miami

Switchboard of Miami, Inc. established in 1968, is a private, nonprofit organization that provides the Miami-Dade County community with comprehensive telephone crisis counseling, suicide prevention, information and referral services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our agency also offers free individual and family counseling services and prevention programs for high-risk youth and their families based in local schools.

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MIAMI, FL – Sunday, November 11th, 2012 – South Floridians are showing their generosity by donating to victims of Hurricane Sandy, but local non-profits say they’re in need of donations as well as the holiday season approaches.

The Chapman Partnership provides housing food and job training to 6,000 homeless people every year in Miami-Dade.

“They help with the daycare, they help with food, with clothes, looking for jobs,” explained Yusledy who receives help from the organization.

Barbara, who says she and her family would likely be living on the street without the Chapman Partnership.

“This is one of the few places that will help you with everything you need if you’re willing to make the effort and if you’re willing to actually help yourself,” she said.

The organization depends on donations for nearly half of its operating budget, but with so many people in need in the Northeast right now, the organization says finding new donors can be difficult.

“There’s always a concern that funds will be diverted locally when there might be a national tragedy like Sandy or the campaign season especially at the end of the year when you see the community giving more and more to non-profits,” said Holly Woodbury with the Chapman Partnership.

The CEO of non-profit Feeding South Florida says it has not seen any change in donations to its food bank following the hurricane.

“As a matter of fact our donors are asking how they can get involved as well and contribute even more to those affected areas,” said Paco Velez.

Many non-profits hope that as the holidays approach South Floridians will continue to give.

“As they support other needs across the country which is important it’s just about reminding them about the good work we do locally along with other non-profits to make sure some of the funds stay here in their own backyard,” said Woodbury.

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MIAMI, FL – Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 –

Chapman Partnership with assistance from WOW Factor Productions made a statement with a stunning display of lights and glamour for 500 guests at its 11th Annual Gala, chaired by Robert and Brenda Nestor Castellano, on Oct. 20 at the Marriott Marquis in Miami.

The party’s theme “Illuminates” included a performance by Twitch from Dance Attack, of dancers transformed from darkness to light, dramatizing how Chapman Partnership empowers the homeless in our community to transition from distress to hope.

Chapman Partnership Chairman Trish Bell thanked supporters of the black-tie affair, including The Batchelor Foundation, Publix Supermarkets Charities, Trish and Dan Bell, Betty Chapman, Penny and Roe Stamps, Pamela Garrison and R. Kirk Landon, Carnival Foundation, Codina Family, and emcee Laurie Jennings.

Executive Director H. Daniel Vincent presented the Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Humanitarian Award to R. Kirk Landon for his compassion and philanthropy in helping the homeless.

The evening continued with dancing to the wonderful sound of the Drew T. Band.

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MIAMI, FL – Thursday, October 18th, 2012 – R. Kirk Landon, former chairman and CEO of American Bankers Insurance Group, has been named the 2012 recipient of the Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Humanitarian Award by Chapman Partnership.

Mr. Landon, a longtime board director for Chapman Partnership, is being recognized as a humanitarian and philanthropist for his steadfast support in the mission to end homelessness in Miami-Dade County.

“Kirk exemplifies the meaning of philanthropy throughout our entire community,” said Trish Bell, chairman of Chapman Partnership. “Not only has he helped countless numbers of homeless individuals have a better life, through his guidance and support at Chapman Partnership since its inception, but numerous organizations have benefited by his counsel and his extreme generosity. Kirk is a true humanitarian in every sense of the word.”

Ms. Bell will present the award at the nonprofit organization’s 2012 Chapman Partnership Annual Gala on Saturday, Oct. 20, at JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way. For information about attending the event, call 305-329-3042.

Mr. Landon, a Coral Gables resident, said he was recruited personally by Alvah Chapman to join the public-private partnership.

“I’m delighted to receive this recognition. Chapman Partnership reduces homelessness and sets an example for the entire country,” Mr. Landon said.

Mr. Landon’s legacy as a generous donor to the South Florida community is well known in his drive to make the area a world-class destination. He contributes to the arts and education, and the undergraduate school of business at Florida International University bears his name. He is president of The Kirk Foundation and The Kirk A. and Dorothy P. Landon Foundation.

Robert and Brenda Nestor Castellano are the chairs of the annual gala, and the program emcee will be Laurie Jennings, three-time Emmy award-winning reporter and main anchor on Local 10 News.

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MIAMI, FL – Thursday, October 11th, 2012 – Chapman Partnership, together with its public sector partner Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, celebrated the grand opening of a 44-bed family dormitory at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at the Chapman Partnership North location, 1550 North Miami Ave., Miami, Fla. 33136.

“There is a real need for accommodations and services for homeless families in our community, and we are grateful that we can be a part of the solution,” said Trish Bell, chairman of Chapman Partnership’s board of directors. “This expansion is one more step towards Chapman Partnership’s goal to end homelessness in Miami-Dade County.”

The grand opening showcased the updated Family Resource Center that features a new computer lab designed to support educational activities for children attending after-school programs while their parents work or seek employment. More than 25 percent of the residents at Chapman Partnership are children.

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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MIAMI, FL – Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 – Who: Chapman Partnership and Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust

When: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012

Where: Chapman North center, 1550 North Miami Ave., Miami, Fla. 33136

What: Grand opening of 44-bed family dorm and Family Resource Center.

Why: The demand to care for people who have lost their homes continues to grow. More families than ever before are homeless since the worse recession in the history of our country.

Residents who be at the event and available for interview:

Heidi and Reiner Gonzalez: The family of three came to the homeless center a month ago after Reiner, 29, lost his job then their home. He travels by bus to a new job at a Miami Beach hotel kitchen, where he cleans from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Heidi, 23, is 8 months pregnant, and the couple has a 2-year-old daughter. They have no family support system here to fall back on.

Jessica: The 43-year-old Miami resident lost her job in the spring. The mother of two minor children lost her apartment after she couldn’t pay the rent and has lived at Chapman Partnership ever since with her 6-year-old son. Her other son, 16, attends Miami Beach High School, where he plays football. He lives with his older sister who is 25, because the homeless center requires all student residents to return by 7 p.m. each day. Jessica is excited to have been accepted by the “Volunteers of America” job training program, which starts soon to help her build her skills before she begins another job hunt.

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