MIAMI, FL – Monday, May 23rd, 2011 – Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH) recognized six of South Florida’s most accomplished and committed philanthropists at the 2nd Annual Take a Walk in Her Shoes vintage fashion show Thursday, May 19, 2011, at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables.
Brenda Nestor Castellano, Connie Russell, Electra Spillis, Jeanie Hernandez, Nicole Willson Lozano and Tracy Wilson Mourning were honored by the CPH Womenade Miami committee, which produced the event to benefit homeless women who are getting back on their feet.
“These women truly exemplify the charitable values that we all strive to emulate,” said event co-chair Bronwyn Miller, who announced the awards with co-chair Irene Korge.
Keynote speaker was a former CPH resident, whose last name is being withheld. Chantelle gave an emotional testimony of how her faith and CPH gave her a second chance in life when she found herself homeless and jobless after a horrific car accident that left her jaws wired shut.
“Without the incredible support that I was able to receive from CPH, I would not be where I am today,” Chantelle said.
Take a Walk in Her Shoes raised close to $100,000 in much-needed funds for CPH’s Womenade and awareness about the plight of the homeless.
“The outpouring of support at this very successful event fills my heart with hope for our community,” said Dan Vincent, CPH executive director. “Funds raised will be used to continue helping the women and children who reside at our CPH centers get back on their feet and eventually be successful members of our community.”
Models strutted the runway wearing exquisite vintage fashions presented by C. Madeleine’s. Nationally recognized stylist Danny Santiago directed the show and hair and makeup artists from RikRak Salon Boutique & Bar provided the finishes. Shannon Hori, CBS-4’s Emmy award-winning news anchor, served as the fashion show and program emcee.
Additional event sponsors included Trish & Dan Bell, Irene & Chris Korge, Comcast, Nancy Davis, Ryder Charitable Foundation, Coral Gables Trust, Wragg & Casas Public Relations, Belle Fleur, Daisy Casuso, Ellen Schebor, Happy Valet Dry Cleaners, iHeart Promo, Jo Malone of Neiman Marcus Coral Gables, Miami Magazine, Peace Love World, Pete Diaz, Sprinkles Magazine, USA Boutique Company, Beighley, Myrick, & Udell Law Firm (Program Sponsor), Ceinwen Lloyd and The Biltmore Hotel (raffle donors).
All proceeds from the Take a Walk in Her Shoes fashion show will benefit Community Partnership for Homeless, which is dedicated to helping men, women and children in need of shelter, food and a strong support system. The programs and services include housing, food, health care, dental care, psychiatric care, job training, case management, childcare and more. This event is an important source of funding for CPH, a nonprofit organization, to help the homeless in our community find stability and self-sufficiency.
Womenade Miami is made up of women from all walks of life who are committed to the mission of increasing awareness and revenue for Community Partnership of Homeless.
Community Partnership for Homeless is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Since 1995, Community Partnership for Homeless has been assisting homeless men, women and children in transitioning off the streets of Miami-Dade County and on their way to attaining greater stability and self-sufficiency in their lives. As the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, we have continually been recognized as a national model for our comprehensive approach to helping the homeless. Our program’s main catalyst for success is the Homeless Assistance Centers that operate as one-stop temporary care entry points that provide not just food and shelter, but comprehensive case management, healthcare, daycare, job training and other assistance from a variety of social service agencies all under one roof. For more information, visit www.cphi.org.
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MIAMI, FL – Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 – The Many Happy Hearts Foundation raised $7,200 for Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH) through its recent charity golf tournament at the Shula’s Golf Course in Miami Lakes.
“We are privileged to support CPH with our first golf tournament, and hope that our future tournaments can equal this event’s enthusiasm and positive support for the men, women and children at the centers,” says Jose M. Garcia, founder of Many Happy Hearts.
Sponsors for the Jan. 17 golf tournament included NQ Advertising Specialties, Independent Claims Adjusters, Sir Pizza of Coral Gables, Coventry Health Plans, Garcia’s Seafood, Vicky Bakery, Swett & Crawford, Expert Claims Adjusters, Simply Healthcare Plans, Mr. Money, The Home of Watches & Jewels, Garcia Lorenzo & Associates.
Additionally, a raffle took place to win an iPod Touch and a flower bouquet by Flowers Unlimited. A hole-in-one contest was sponsored by Gus Machado Ford for a 2011 Ford Edge SUV. The top three foursome teams received trophies.
For more information, contact Grace Ugalde, 305-329-3081 or gugalde@cphi.org.
The Garcia family was inspired by the services that CPH offers the homeless, after serving several meals at the center. In February 2010, the Many Happy Hearts Foundation was established to raise funds and awareness for CPH. The family plans to continue to raise funds to provide meals, computers and educational tools for the after-school program located on-site.
Community Partnership for Homeless is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Since 1995, Community Partnership for Homeless has been assisting homeless men, women and children in transitioning off the streets of Miami-Dade County and on their way to attaining greater stability and self-sufficiency in their lives. As the private sector partner of the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust, we have continually been recognized as a national model for our comprehensive approach to helping the homeless. Our program’s main catalyst for success are the Homeless Assistance Centers that operate as one-stop temporary care entry points that provide not just food and shelter, but comprehensive case management, healthcare, daycare, job training and other assistance from a variety of social service agencies, all under one roof. For more information visit www.cphi.org.
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MIAMI, FL – Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 – On Sunday, March 6, Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH) walk/run team will participate in the annual Miami Beach Karhu 5K event in Miami Beach.
Participants pay a $25 registration fee to CPH and immediately receive a fundraising packet from the team captain. This year, participants are encouraged to fundraise. The money raised will help support CPH and its mission. All proceeds will benefit CPH.
“Being a part of the CPH Team is the perfect way to have a great time while raising funds to support homeless programming in the community,” stated Dan Vincent, Executive Director.
The event will include gifts to participants and fundraisers, as well as a post race party at the celebration tent located at the finish line.
Participants are encouraged to register online (www.cphi.org/5K) and submit their registration form to Grace Ugalde, CPH event coordinator. Participants should email, fax or mail their registration form. All age groups are welcome.
For more information, contact Grace Ugalde,305-329-3081 or gugalde@cphi.org
Community Partnership for Homeless is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Since 1995, Community Partnership for Homeless has been assisting homeless men, women and children in transitioning off the streets of Miami-Dade County and on their way to attaining greater stability and self-sufficiency in their lives. As the private sector partner of the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust, we have continually been recognized as a national model for our comprehensive approach to helping the homeless. Our program’s main catalyst for success is the Homeless Assistance Centers that operate as one-stop temporary care entry point that provide not just food and shelter, but comprehensive case management, healthcare, daycare, job training and other assistance from a variety of social service agencies all under one roof. For more information, visit www.cphi.org.
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MIAMI, FL – Monday, November 29th, 2010 – Dan and Trish Bell were presented with the 2010 Outstanding Philanthropist Award at a ceremony celebrating Miami’s 25th Annual National Philanthropy Day and the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
For more then 30 years the Bells have been deeply involved in the Miami-Dade community with their volunteerism, leadership and philanthropy. The Bell’s generosity spans all areas of community life and includes amongst many others the Methodist Church, the Miami Science Museum, Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH), American Red Cross, Camillus House, Lighthouse for the Blind, Fairchild Tropical Gardens and American Cancer Society.
“We are honored to receive this award and plan to remain active in our community for a long time,” said Trish Bell, who’s currently chairperson for CPH.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents nearly 28,000 members in more than 185 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. AFP fosters development and growth among fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.
Community Partnership for Homeless operates two Homeless Assistance Centers: 1550 North Miami Ave. in Miami and 28205 SW 125th Ave. in Homestead. Together, the centers accommodate 756 homeless residents, of which more than 200 are children.
For more information on how to help the Community Partnership for the Homeless, please call (305) 416-7100.
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MIAMI, FL – Monday, November 22nd, 2010 – Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH) announced the appointment of Holly Woodbury as director of development for the nonprofit organization, which operates two assistance centers in Miami-Dade County.
“We are pleased that Holly comes to us with her years of experience in the nonprofit arena to focus on attracting donors and build relationships within the board of directors. We believe that Holly’s positive manner will help us to continue making a difference in the lives of those we serve,” Daniel Vincent, executive director of CPH, said.
Woodbury brings more than a decade of experience in fundraising, events management and volunteer recruitment in both the nonprofit and government sectors.
“I look forward to applying my experience and knowledge to CPH, and I am embracing the opportunities to leverage what we have and move forward,” Woodbury said.
Prior to joining CPH, Woodbury was development director for Denver Parks and Recreation, where she was instrumental in building coalitions between nonprofit and government programs. She also served as adjunct professor at Metropolitan State College of Denver, where she taught a course in financial accountability and organizational control for nonprofits. Her previous position was as director of development and marketing for Women’s Bean Project, dedicated to ending the cycle of poverty for women in Denver. Other experience includes campaign director for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and events manager for both Colorado AIDS Project and American Red Cross, Mile High Chapter.
Woodbury holds a master’s in public administration with a focus on nonprofit management from the University of Colorado at Denver. She is a graduate of Washburn University in Topeka, Kan., with a bachelor’s degree in speech communication.
Community Partnership for Homeless operates two Homeless Assistance Centers: 1550 North Miami Ave. in Miami and 28205 SW 125th Ave. in Homestead. Together, the centers accommodate 756 homeless residents, of which more than 200 are children.
For more information on how to help the Community Partnership for the Homeless, please call us at (305) 416-7100.
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MIAMI, FL – Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 –
Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH), the highly succe
ssful Miami-Dade nonprofit organization launched in 1995 by Alvah H. Chapman Jr. to help the homeless, announced today that it has elected Trish Bell, Miami philanthropist and community leader for more than 30 years, as chairman of its board of directors.
Bell succeeds Robert E. Chisholm, FAIA, a founding board member who served as chairman for the past five years.
Bell and her husband, Dan, of Coral Gables are active stakeholders in the community with their volunteer and philanthropic involvement spanning numerous organizations. Her leadership positions include co-chair (with her husband) of the board of trustees of the Miami Science Museum, chair of the South Florida Urban Ministries advisory committee, and she is a member of the board of trustees of the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home.
In recognition of her continuous involvement in the community, Bell received the 2009 Miracle Makers Award, the 2009 Laudare Medal awarded by Barry University and with her husband received the 2009 Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award. She also received in 2007 the Sara B. Hopkins Spectrum Award for Philanthropy, the National Institute of Philanthropy Award and was selected by the Junior League as a Woman Who Makes a Difference. In 2008, she was an American Cancer Inner Circle Honoree.
Bell has been a member of CPH’s board of directors since 2004 and served as vice-chair since 2005. In commenting on CPH, Bell said, “The entire Miami-Dade community has been blessed by the vision, passion and determination of our founder, Alvah Chapman, Jr., and by the enduring efforts of our board members, countless volunteers, and highly professional staff who, along with the numerous social service agencies that assist us, have enabled CPH to reduce homelessness in Miami-Dade from over 8,000 in 1995 to 849 in the most recent census. Yet, despite this unprecedented success rate, we intend to continue to attack this condition vigorously until we have effectively eliminated homelessness in Miami-Dade County.“
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Since 1995, Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH) has been assisting homeless women and children in transitioning off the streets of Miami-Dade County and on their way to attaining greater stability and self-sufficiency in their lives. As the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, CPH has continually been recognized as a national model for its comprehensive approach to helping the homeless. CPH and its on-site partner agencies provide individual case management to men, women and families. The organization provides health care, dental care, counseling and daycare solutions, as well as life-skills training in their comprehensive approach to assisting the homeless. CPH operates two Homeless Assistance Centers in Miami-Dade County that accommodate 756 homeless residents.
To find out more about Community Partnership for Homeless, please visit the organization’s Web site at www.cphi.org or call 305-329-3000.
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MIAMI – Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 – Miami – May 12, 2010 – High fashion through the ages sizzled on Saturday, May 8, when C. Madeleine’s boutique and “Sex in the City” stylist Danny Santiago produced a vintage showcase to benefit homeless women in Miami.
Looks spanning the 1920s through the 1970s were creatively revived on the runway at the Viceroy Hotel to celebrate the inauguration of Womenade of Miami’s community wide campaign and partnership with Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH).
Funds raised from ticket sales and a silent auction will provide critical resources to help CPH continue to offer healthcare, dental care, daycare, after school care, case management, job and housing placement, and psychiatric care right on-site to women and families.
Sponsors for the event were C. Madeleine’s Vintage Boutique, RikRak Salon, Viceroy Miami Hotel and DSW- Designer Shoe Warehouse.
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Since 1995, Community Partnership for Homeless (CPH) has been assisting homeless men, women and children in transitioning off the streets of Miami-Dade County and on their way to attaining greater stability and self-sufficiency in their lives. As the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, CPH has continually been recognized as a national model for their comprehensive approach to helping the homeless. The program’s main catalyst for success—the Homeless Assistance Centers— operate as one-stop temporary care entry points that provide not just food and shelter, but comprehensive case management, healthcare, daycare, job training and other assistance from a variety of social service agencies all under one roof.
WOMENADE of Miami is made up of women from all walks of life that are committed to the mission of increasing revenue and awareness for CPH. WOMENADE'S assistance will target the women and children who reside at CPH looking to rebuild their lives.
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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).
