Mrs. Betty Chapman to Receive 2015 Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award at Chapman Partnership Gala on Oct 17, 2015
MIAMI, Florida (September 8,2015): Chapman Partnership has named philanthropist and community activist, Mrs. Betty Chapman, the widow of Mr. Alvah H. Chapman, Jr., as the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award. The award is presented each year to the an individual or organization in Miami-Dade County who has been instrumental in leading the way in helping homeless men, women and children within the Miami-Dade community.
“Betty Chapman is a true humanitarian in every sense of the word and I believe Alvah would be proud to have her be the recipient of this award that so represents his values, generosity and passion for helping those throughout our community who are the most vulnerable.” said Trish Bell, Chairman Emeritus of Chapman Partnership. “Betty’s continuing strong compassion and ongoing philanthropic support for others is amazing. She is a remarkable, selfless role model for all of us and I am blessed to know her.”
Mrs. Chapman is widely recognized for her selfless community service. She has tirelessly continued with the cause her late husband so passionately worked for, to help the homeless regain their dignity and place within their surrounding community. During 65 years of marriage to Mr. Chapman, she supported her husband’s many civic endeavors while devoting herself to various civic activities of her own, including a sustaining membership in the Junior League, service as a member-at-large of the Daughters of the American Revolution and membership in the AK Chapter of the P.E.O.
Over the years, she has received numerous honors, including the 2013 Change Agent Award from the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust. In 2007, in tandem with Mr. Chapman, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon in Miami. Several public venues within Miami-Dade honor Betty or Betty and Alvah jointly, including the “Betty B. Chapman Student Plaza” at FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus and the “Betty and Alvah Chapman Conference Center” at Miami-Dade College. In 2002, the Homeless Assistance Center at 1550 North Miami Avenue was named after Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. and Betty B. Chapman.
The 2015 Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award will be presented to Mrs. Chapman during Chapman Partnership’s 20th Anniversary Gala to be held on October 17, 2015 at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami. Past recipients of this award include: Alex Penelas, Ronald L. Book, R. Ray Goode, Robert E. Chisholm, George E. Batchelor, Health Foundation of South Florida, Mr. Dan & Trish Bell, Rabbi Solomon Schiff, Sister Jean O’ Laughlin, R. Kirk Landon, The Miami Heat and Carlos A. Migoya in recognition of outstanding leadership in helping homeless men, women, and families in Miami- Dade County.
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About Chapman Partnership
Since 1995, Chapman Partnership has had more than 100,000 admissions including 20,000 children in Miami-Dade County and a 64% success rate of moving people from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Chapman Partnership operates two Homeless Assistance Centers with 800 beds located in Miami and Homestead. Chapman Partnership helps the homeless by providing a comprehensive support program that includes emergency housing, meals, health, dental and psychiatric care, day care, job training, job placement and assistance with securing stable housing. Chapman Partnership empowers homeless men, women and children to build a positive future by providing the resources and assistance critical to growth and independence. Chapman Partnership is the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.
To learn more please visit: https://www.chapmanpartnership.org/