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13th Annual Illuminations Gala to Benefit Chapman Partnership

November 21, 2014

The 13th Annual Illuminations Gala, in celebration of the 100,000 Faces of Chapman Partnership was held on Saturday, November 1 at JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS MIAMI. The Gala co-chairmen were Susan Kahn, Lani Kahn Drody, Norma Quintero and Alessandra Quintero and Laurie Jennings was the Mistress of Ceremonies.

With no Internet at home, Miami-Dade kids crowd libraries for online homework

October 14, 2014

A 2011 survey of young patrons found about 45 percent reported having no online access at home. Estimates by the nonprofit group EveryoneOn that 35 percent of Miami-Dade’s households lack an Internet connection, given the county’s poverty rate.

Chapman Partnership Names Carlos Fernandez-Guzman as Chairman of the Board

September 29, 2014

Chapman Partnership has named Carlos Fernandez-Guzman Chairman of the Board of Trustees at its Annual Board meeting. 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.

2014 Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award

September 22, 2014

Chapman Partnership announced Carlos A. Migoya and Jackson Health System as its 2014 recipient of the Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award for continuously leading the way in supporting and assisting the homeless in Miami-Dade County.

For civic-minded leader, helping the homeless was a matter of heart

September 19, 2014

Helping the homeless was an idea that Alvah Herman Chapman Jr. had a year before Hurricane Andrew devastated neighborhoods in Miami-Dade. He had finished a religious workshop that he said intensified his sense of compassion.

100,000th Homeless Admission

September 15, 2014

Chapman Partnership, Miami-Dade County’s primary emergency intake facility for the homeless, today announced that this month it admitted its 100,000th resident since opening 19 years ago. Chapman Partnership operates two Homeless Assistance Centers with 800 beds located in Miami and Homestead.

Homeless advocates achieve milestone

September 9, 2014

More than two decades ago, the homeless problem had reached epidemic levels in America, perhaps nowhere more severe and evident than in Miami. We couldn’t then have imagined one day having admitted and helping 100,000 homeless residents.

The Ultimate Pooch Party In Miami To Benefit Chapman Partnership’s Dog Kennel

August 26, 2014

Bring your four-legged furry friend out to The Ultimate Pooch Party Dog Walk and Donation Drive for a morning of fun activities to raise money, spread awareness and donate items for the Chapman Partnership’s Dog Kennel. The event will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Chapman Partnership South Center.

Syrians find safe haven in South Florida

July 30, 2014

Seven months ago, Mohamad Chikh Omar and his three children landed in Miami, thousands of miles away from the shooting, sniper fire and bombs buzzing overhead in his Syrian homeland. They didn’t have a place to stay. They spoke very little English. They spent the first two days at an airport hotel, then returned to the airport, where they slept for two nights. By the third day, an airport employee who spoke Arabic noticed the family and directed them to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office. From there, they were taken to the Chapman Partnership’s homeless assistance center in Homestead.

Miami-Dade Teacher Myrna Betancourt Presented Special Award at 2015 Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year Awards Gala

July 11, 2014

Miami-Dade County’s 2015 Teacher of the Year Myrna Betancourt, an adult vocational teacher and chef with South Dade Education Center, was surprised with the Magic of Giving Award at the 2015 Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year awards gala.

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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).