Chapman Partnership Celebrates 20 Years of Empowering the Homeless with a Legacy of Empathy, Humanity and Achievements at their Annual Gala on Saturday, October 17
Miami, Florida (September 17, 2015): Chapman Partnership will officially launch the 2015 Miami social season on October 17, with a gala evening of dining , dancing and entertainment as well as an impressive milestone to celebrate: 20 years of empowering Miami´s homeless. “This special evening, themed “Stars”, is a grand way to honor the many generous donors and volunteers who have supported our mission over the decades,” said Trish Bell, Chairman Emeritus of Chapman Partnership. “As an organization dedicated to providing long term solutions to men, women and children who are homeless, we want to show our appreciation for the individuals, corporations, philanthropists and civic and community leaders who, through their unselfish actions over the years, have helped turn our mission of empowering the homeless to lead self-sufficient lives into a reality.”
Daniel Vincent, Chapman Partnership’s Chairman and CEO reflected on the organization’s two decades of accomplishment, and the road ahead. “Twenty years ago when we opened our doors to the first homeless admissions at our downtown center, we realized the vision and determination of our founding chair, Alvah H Chapman Jr., to empower the homeless through community support, civic engagement, partnerships with many organizations to provide holistic programs and services that would become his legacy at Chapman Partnership” he said. “As we enter our third decade we look forward to continuing Alvah’s legacy of serving the least, the last, the lost and the forgotten of our community.”
Chapman Partnership, formerly known as CPHI, was named in honor of the late Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. The 20th Anniversary Gala celebrates the legacy of empathy, humanity and achievements demonstrated by this inspiring man, and by the organization. Together, they have helped save the lives of more than 100,000 individuals, including 20,000 children. “Alvah Chapman held to a very strong faith and vision to help the homeless in our community,” adds Mr. Vincent. “That vision became Chapman Partnership, a nationally recognized homeless assistance center.”
Carlos Fernandez-Guzman, Chairman of the Board expressed his gratitude to those who helped sustain the organization over the years. “As we look back at the last two decades we have a great deal to celebrate and be thankful for. The considerate support of our public partners, The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, augmented by the unselfish and generous gifts of time and treasure from our countless private sector benefactors, has allowed Chapman Partnership to positively impact the lives of the homeless” he said. “Together we have accomplished much during our first 20 years, and together we build an even stronger organization to continue our mission and eradicate homelessness in our lifetime.”
The 2015 Gala will be held Saturday, October 17, 2015, at the JW Marriott Marquis, 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, F004C. Cocktails will begin at 7:00 pm followed by dinner at 8:00 pm. During the gala, the 2015 Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Humanitarian Award will be presented to Mrs. Betty Chapman. Event chairs for the 2015 gala are Nancy and Jon Batchelor and Trish and Dan Bell.
For more details, please visit: www.chapmanpartnership.org/gala
Contact:
Alec Rosen
arosen@chapmanpartnership.org
305-329-3003
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 about Chapman Partnership, please visit: https://www.chapmanpartnership.org/