CP Works is Chapman Partnership’s award-winning workforce development program. The initiative provides employment opportunities and pathways to independence for individuals who have experienced homelessness.
Participants receive practical coaching to remove common barriers to employment, from transportation and documentation to workplace expectations.
The CP Works program aims to expand with new partnerships across Miami-Dade county as a key component of the Chapman Partnership “village of support,” a national model tackling homelessness.
Employment can be a turning point for people experiencing homelessness. Access to stable work opens doors to housing stability, financial security, and renewed self confidence.
Through CP Works, participants gain:
• Personalized support as they prepare for long-term employment
• Paid workforce experience
• Practical, transferable job skills
• Confidence and day-to-day stability
Launched in April 2025, the Park Stewards program is a partnership between Chapman Partnership, The Underline, and the Lennar Foundation.
Participants gain hands-on experience in park operations and maintenance while contributing to the care of a major public space. In the fall of 2025, the program received community recognition – a NOVO Award for Innovative Excellence – from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.
"This job has helped me grow in many ways. I’ve learned how to communicate better, work with different people, and take pride in what I do."
- Marie
"It feels good to know that what I do helps make the park a place everyone can enjoy. Seeing people smile or thank us makes me happy about the work I do."
- Levi
CP Works is made possible through the support of donors and community partners who believe in opportunity and dignity.
Donors help fund paid work opportunities, job training, coaching, and supportive services that allow participants to succeed. Partners provide meaningful work experiences that strengthen both the individual and the community.
Support can take many forms, including:
If you are interested in supporting CP Works as a donor, employer, or community partner, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Together, we can help people move forward through work, dignity, and opportunity.
To partner with CP Works, contact:
Alexander Paz, VP of Education & Workforce Development
apaz@chapmanpartnership.org
Phone: 305-329-3066
*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).
