PARTNERSSpring 2013

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MISSION STATEMENT: Provide comprehensive services to empower our homeless residents to become self-sufficient.

INSIDEChairman’s Letter ................................ 2Miami Heat Learn & Play Center........... 2Board Meeting Dates ........................... 2New Board Members .......................... 3Board of Trustees ................................ 3RunWild 5K ....................................... 4nextgen Activities ............................... 5 Valentine’s Day ................................... 6Honda Accord Raffle .......................... 6 12th Annual Gala ................................ 6The Gift of Giving ............................... 7$230,000 Grant .................................. 7Wishing Upon a Star .......................... 7Take A Walk in Her Shoes ................... 8

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Chapman Partnership North1550 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136

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For 10 years, Miami veterinarian Albert Iglesias has donated his time to care for the canine com-panions of homeless men and women living at Chapman Partnership’s Homeless Assistance Center in Homestead.

“I do what I love – care for animals, both as my work and in my free time. It’s my passion,” Iglesias said. “You can’t compensate the ‘thank yous’ re-ceived after you provide care for their companion. It’s very special.”

Iglesias, who owns Tropical Park Animal Hospital, has been the official veterinarian for the dog kennel since its inception. He oversees a six-unit dog kennel at the Homestead Center where owners leave their dogs in good hands while they receive job training and other assistance on the path to regaining their lives.

Support for pet assistance at Chapman Partner-ship comes from various sources, including a recent donation of $10,000 from Banfield Charitable Trust.

“I receive donations from pet stores, veterinary

distributors and other businesses, making it possible for me to provide vaccines, pet food and anything else needed for free,” Iglesias said.

Pets are boarded in an up-to-date covered out-door kennel that has an examination room for routine veterinary care such as immunizations. Iglesias provides all services necessary at no cost, including surgery when needed.

Iglesias was assisting the homeless long before he joined Chapman Partnership. After obtaining a small animal veterinary degree at Universidad Cen-tral del Este in the Dominican Republic and attending Purdue University to concentrate on specialties such as exotic animal medicine, Iglesias ran a mobile vet service. He noticed the number of dogs who accom-panied the homeless, and he started pulling over and providing free care for the animals.

Over the years, Iglesias remained active in the community and in 2001 established Veterinary Care and Human Services (VCHS), a nonprofit providing veterinary care to the pets of the homeless through-out Miami-Dade County. The VCHS also is involved in various wildlife and conservation projects on a national level and in the Caribbean.

Iglesias opened Tropical Park Animal Hospital 20 years ago in West Miami. The hospital offers a full range of medical services and specialized treatments for small animals such as dogs and cats and also has facilities for avian and exotics specialized services.

Canine companions at Homestead Center get care from devoted Miami veterinarian

Veterinarian Albert Iglesias gives medical care to pets.

Chapman Partnership’s South Center welcomes pets.

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Meetings are scheduled for 8 a.m. at 1550 North Miami Avenue

unless otherwise advised.

April 11

May - No Meeting

June 13

July - No Meeting

August - No Meeting

September 12 - Annual Meeting

October 10

November 14

December 12

2013 BOARD MEETING

SCHEDULE

Greetings from Chapman Partnership, the “Most Valuable Nonprofit” in Miami-Dade County, an award bestowed by Switchboard Miami! We are immensely proud that the hard work of our staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees has been recognized by a peer orga-nization which values the importance of caring for the homeless in our community.

It is gratifying to see the headway made since Chapman Partnership’s early days, when the number of homeless on the streets of Miami-Dade totaled more than 8,000 men, women and children. The most recent census in January by the Miami-Dade County Home-less Trust counted 839 homeless people, down 6 percent from a year earlier and down 80 per-cent from the first street count in 1997.

One only needs to participate in the semi-annual census, conducted each summer and winter, to reinforce the awareness of the suf-fering and profound hopelessness associated with homelessness. At 10 p.m. on the desig-nated night, team members from the Home-

less Trust and other organizations walk the streets of the county, which has been divided into grids from North Miami, to Overtown and downtown, to Miami Beach and Homestead. Accompanied by a police officer, we approach homeless individuals on the streets, greet them, explain we are “just doing the count,” and record, as best we can, age, gender, race, etc. Interacting with these individuals can-not help but touch your heart and strengthen your resolve to do everything in your power to address the needs of this most unfortunate segment of our community.

The recent recession showed again how so many people all around us are so highly vulnerable to economic shifts. The economic downturn resulted in a record number of homeless families along with single men and women. Chapman Partnership responded to this need with our new addition in October of a family dorm at the North Center in downtown Miami. This addition, which allows us to keep families together when they are forced into homelessness, also put us at the maximum number of allowed beds of 500 at the North Center and 300 at the South.

Looking to the future, we are thrilled to announce the recent purchase of a 1.5-acre site directly adjacent to Chapman Partnership North. Ownership of this property enables us

to be well positioned for future needs in our community. A Utilization Task Force has been appointed to research appropriate expansion possibilities, and we are incredibly excited about prospects for the future.

As a result of Chapman Partnership’s continuing success and growing demands, the Board recently redefined job responsibili-ties, areas of supervision and titles. H. Daniel Vincent, director for 12 years, was named pres-ident and CEO. The ongoing achievements of Chapman Partnership are made possible only through the extraordinary efforts of so many in our community who have a genuine passion for improving lives and empowering the home-less to become permanently self-sufficient: The Board members who devote untold hours of planning, seeking financial support and guiding the organization; staff members, whose expertise and dedication is the glue that binds the organization; the 17 thousand vol-unteers who prepare and serve meals, donate household items and clothing and respond when asked to help. We sincerely appreciate every one of you!

Trish BellChairman of the Board

CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

Miami HEAT players Shane Battier and James Jones joined a host of dignitaries at Chapman Partnership on March 11 to unveil the renovation of its HEAT Learn & Play Center. Alongside presenting sponsor and longtime HEAT community partner Florida Blue, the HEAT renovated the Family Resource Center at Chapman Partnership, enhancing the room with new paint, wall graphics, Apple iPad minis and furniture. The HEAT established the center in 2007.

Miami HEAT’s Shane Battier and Penny Shaffer, South Florida market president for Florida Blue, read to children in the HEAT Learn & Play Center.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

**Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Founding Chairman*Trish Bell Chairman*Robert E. Chisholm, FAIA Immediate Past Chairman*Dr. Evalina Bestman Vice Chair*Tomas P. Erban Vice Chair*Carlos Fernandez-Guzman Vice Chair*Osmond C. Howe, Jr. Vice Chair*Jonah Pruitt, III Vice Chair*Bonnie M. Crabtree Secretary*Tom Huston, Jr. Treasurer *H. Daniel Vincent President & CEO

Members Richard B. Adams, Jr., Esq. Timothy M. Adams Jon Batchelor Sandy Batchelor

Maria Beguiristain Rob Bowlby Paula Brockway Nicholas Bustle Ray Casas *Guillermo G. CastilloRobert M. Chisholm, Esq. Armando Codina Phil Corey Thomas M. Cornish Deborah Davidson Nancy J. Davis Thomas B. Davis Scott Desharnais Paul J. DiMare Annette Eisenberg Fatima Perez Fernandez *Gerardo B. FernandezDr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields Jose M. Gonzalez Dr. Rosemary F. Hall, RN Nancy Hector Robert E. Hilson Elsie Howard Sherrill Hudson Edward Joyce Larry Kahn Steven C. Kirk R. Kirk Landon

Rev. Richard Ledgister Ron Magill John M. Malloy, Jr. Brent McLaughlin Bronwyn C. Miller Frank Nero Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin *Allan Pekor Aaron S. Podhurst, Esq. Peter Pruitt Ramon A. Rasco Philip M. Reagan Evan Rees Rev. Mark T. Reeves Raquel Regalado *Tracy R. Slavens, nextgen Chair Dr. John Uribe *Jorge R. VillacampaStefan H. Zachar, III

Emeritus Board MembersHon. Mike H. Abrams Jill Beach Hon. Edward Bullard Dr. Douglas C. Harris Adolfo Henriquez Dr. Frank Jacobs Glendon Johnson

Lynn B. Lewis Carlos Migoya William L. Morrison John W. Reynolds Kenneth G. Sellers Rev. Thom Shafer Mark Small

Associate Board MembersSara AdlerWilliam H. Allen, Jr.Yolanda BerkowitzStephen H. BittelPhilip F. Blumberg Jesus Diaz, Jr.Jose M. DiazDr. Stephen J. Dresnick Thomas FranklinRobert V. GlaserMaritza Gutierrez Robert McKinney, Esq.Amarilis Moran OsorioDennis Pastrana Bruce RubinJacob SolomonMichael SwerdlowBill R. Tillett

* Denotes Executive Committee Member** Deceased

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Elsie Sterling Howard, vice presi-dent of Gene How-ard Properties, was founder and president of Sterling Public Re-lations from 1991 until 2002.

Howard is marketing committee chair for the board of governors of Sylvester Compre-hensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she has served on the board since 2005. Leadership positions include founder of the “In the Garden” gala, which she co-chaired for 17 years.

A board member of the Greater Miami Visi-tors and Convention Bureau, she has served as chairperson of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and the Miami Beach Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Taskforce on Tourism. She was named an empowerment honoree in 2012 by Women of Tomorrow. Corporate involvement includes member of the Florida

board of Deutsche Bank, formerly Bankers Trust. Howard devotes time to several fund-raising societies, including her alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania, Mount Sinai Medical Center and Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Guardian Angels.

Ray Casas is pres-ident of Wragg & Ca-sas Public Relations, a leading independent public relations firm in Florida.

During his public relations career, Ray Casas has managed

communications services for multi-national companies, large real estate developers, banks, food companies, attorneys and other professional firms and hospitals. Casas’ areas of expertise include strategic planning, issues management, and crisis counseling.

At Wragg & Casas, he has headed the public relations program for the effort to win

public funding for the new Miami Marlins baseball park and the Archdiocese of Miami’s response to the sexual abuse crisis.

Previously, Casas was executive vice presi-dent at Hank Meyer Associates, where he led the public relations effort for the visit of Pope John Paul II to Miami and the inaugural Carna-val Miami. Earlier, he was a reporter for United Press International, the San Diego Evening Tribune and The Chicago Reporter.

Casas serves on the board of directors of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Ca-millus House and is a non-lawyer member of The Florida Bar standing committee on adver-tising. He is a member of the honorary board of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, where he served as a board member for 19 years, including two terms as president.

Casas also served on the board of direc-tors of the Beacon Council and the Board of Regents of Leadership Florida, acting as Miami region chairman for two years. He was the 2001-2002 chairman of the Archbishop’s Charities and Development drive.

Chapman Partnership welcomes new board members

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A team from Hialeah jumps for joy at the fun they had at the RunWild 5K in February.

In step are Chapman Partnership board member Ron Magill, Zoo Miami communications director, and H. Daniel Vincent, president and CEO of Chapman Partnership. Runners and walkers of all ages take off at the RunWild 5K start line.

Thousands race to raise $125,000 at Zoo Miami

Chapman Partnership raised more than $125,000 at the annual RunWild 5K run/walk on February 9 presented by sponsor BB&T to benefit programs for the homeless. The popular race throughout Zoo Miami’s tropical interior drew 2,100 participants, nearly twice as many as the inaugural race in 2012. Other sponsors of the race include JN McArthur Foundation, Florida East Coast Industries, Deloitte, Coventry, Pacific National Bank, Capital Bank, Sports Authority, Espirito Santo Bank and Aetna.

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nextgen volunteers share their time with Chapman Partnershipnextgen is a membership group of

young professionals and community am-bassadors who work to increase aware-ness, revenue, membership and advocacy for Chapman Partnership. An annual dona-tion of $75 — which feeds a family of four

for two weeks at the center — includes free entrance to our quarterly networking socials.

Members receive exclusive access to on-site volunteer opportunities and other fundraising activities, such as the annual

kickball tournament and holiday parties at the North Center in Miami and the South Center in Homestead. The next social planned is the April 18 “Night in the Family Resource Center.” Please contact 305-329-3000 to join the fun.

Meal Service Night: Annette Lopez, Kristen Marchewka, Nadia Kruler and Marianna Maurer join the fun in serving meals on February 22.

Aleksandra Marcotte helps a child with a puzzle during a “Night in the Family Resource Center.”

Laura Acker offers an artistic hand at the Winter Wonderland Holiday Party.

Winter Wonderland Holiday Party: Portia Dudley, Sean Flannery, Felix Lugo, Jonathan Parra, Edson Pires and Chad Noel serve up at the North Center.

Rebecca Gentry and other nextgen members work and play with children at a “Night in the Family Resource Center.”

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Staff member Nichole Burke gives a Valentine hug to Lorena Acosta.

The raffle drawing to win a new 2013 Honda Accord LX will take place May 2 at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Lun-cheon. The event begins at 1 p.m. at the Coral Gables Country Club, although participants need not be present to win.

To enter the raffle, please visit www.chapmanpartner-ship.org/carraffle or call 305-329-3004. The suggested mini-mum donation is $100 a ticket, or three tickets for $250. The winner of the raffle, sponsored by Brickell Motors, will select the color and choice of coupe or sedan, excluding tax, tag, registration and dealer fees. Good Luck!

The city of Miami Police Department gave a party for the children at Chap-man Partnership on Valentine’s Day. Between the food, music and dancing,

the royal court was introduced with the crowning of a king and queen, duke and

duchess, and prince and princess.

Royal Treatment on Valentine’s DayDrive Away Homelessness

Raffle to win New Honda Accord LX

SAVETHE

DATEFRIDAYOCT 18 2013

255 Biscayne Blvd Way Miami, FL7:00 pm Cocktails 8:00 pm Program

Gala12th Annual

Mistress of CeremoniesLaurie Jennings

Event ChairsTerry Buoniconti & Tracy Wilson Mourning

Sponsorships available, for more information please contact 305-329-3066

JW Marriott Marquis www.chapmanpartnership.org/gala

NOVEMBER 2012 BB&T Carnival Foundation Global Village Charitable Trust J.N. McArthur Foundation Perry Ellis International The Mailman Foundation

DECEMBER 2012Bank of America Braman Family Foundation Brickell Trust 8th St Property LLC Carnival Cruise Lines Greater Miami Chapter RIMS Jane Gold John S. and James L. Knight Foundation JP Morgan Chase Mickey & Madeleine Arison Philip & Linda Corey R. Kirk Landon The Prentice Foundation The Sara Woodruff Foundation The Wildflower Foundation Trish & Dan Bell Wells Fargo Foundation

JANUARY 2013Banfield Charitable Trust Health Foundation of South Florida Reyes, O’Shea, & Coloca, P.A. Samuel E. & Mary W. Thatcher Foundation

FEBRUARY 2013Banco Popular Foundation Deloitte Florida East Coast Industries Pacific National Bank Peacock Foundation

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The need for these items continues to grow every day. You may donate items or money to purchase them. Drop-offs are accepted at Chapman Partnership North, 1550 North Miami Avenue, or Chapman Partnership South, 28205 SW 124th Court. For additional information, please call our Donation Hotline (305-329-3030) or e-mail donations@chapmanpartnership.org.

PERSONAL HYGIENE:Shampoo, bath soapToothbrushes, toothpasteDeodorant, shaving creamFeminine hygiene itemsDiapers (children and adults)Hair brushes, combsBaby powder, lotion, baby wipes, formula

GENTLY USED CLOTHING FOR MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN:Business attire – men and womenShortsT-ShirtsShoes, tennis shoesPlus-sized women’s clothing Maternity clothingSocksInfant clothingUndergarments

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:Mattress, box spring, frameCribsDressersKitchen tables w/chairsLampsSofasCoffee tablesNight standsDishes, glasses Pots, pan, silverwareSmall household appliances (microwaves, toaster ovens, coffee pots, toaster)

Towels, wash clothsSheets, blankets, pillows

KITCHEN NEEDS:Baked goods (pre-packaged sweet rolls, cookies, cakes, pies or donuts)Milk, juice, sodaCanned goods (potted meats, vegetables, soups, fruit)

MISCELLANEOUS NEEDS:Arts & crafts supplies (glue, construction paper, markers, pens, paper, scissors)Board games, decks of cards, educational games, ballsMovies, videos (G- and GP-rated, please)Backpacks, vinyl bagsComputer software gamesGeneral school suppliesBooks (children and adults)Suitcases, overnight bagsBaby items (blankets, car seats, bottles, pacifiers, diapers)Wheel chairs (children and adult)Walkers (tri and quad)Canes, crutchesCar seatsStrollers (single and double)

SPECIAL ITEMS:Special activities for children (parties, event tickets, etc.)Holiday gifts (children, women, men)

Receiving the check are H. Daniel Vincent, president and CEO of Chapman Partnership; Frank Newman, Wells Fargo regional president of South Florida; Trish Bell, chairman of the Chapman Partnership Board of Trustees; Jorge Villacampa, Wells Fargo area president of Miami-Dade and Chapman Partnership board member; Shelley Freeman, Wells Fargo region president of Florida; and Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado.

Health Foundation of South Florida awarded a $230,000 grant to Chapman Partnership to provide health and dental care to homeless individuals.

The majority of the grant will be used to provide health services to 2,400 men, women and children served at the Hope Clinic in the North Center. Of the grant total, $30,000 will be used to increase access to dental care at Chapman Partnership, where a full mobile dental unit offers preventative and restorative care five days a week.

Health Foundation of South Florida, a nonprofit grant making or-ganization, is dedicated to improving health in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.

Grant gives $230,000 in health care to Chapman Partnership residents

Chapman Partnership received a grant of $100,000 from Wells Fargo for job training and placement services, a critical step in placing individuals in more permanent rental housing. The grant is from the Neighborhood LIFTSM program, a col-laborative effort between Wells Fargo, the Wells Fargo Foun-dation, local non-profit organizations and Neighbor Works America, a national non-profit organization.

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TAKE A WALK IN HER SHOES

THE INTERCONTINENTAL MIAMI100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL

FRIDAY, MAY 17 201311:00 am - 2:00 pm

Honorees include Terry Buoniconti, Ana Codina, Lizette Diaz, Jennifer Naszradi, Phillis Oeters, Rita Ramirez, Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Secasa, Katy Sorenson, Tara Solomon, and Boo Zamek

Womenade supports the women and children who reside at Chapman Partnership looking to rebuild their lives.

A vintage fashion showcase produced by C. Madeleine’s,directed by Danny Santiago, hair styling and

makeup by Rik Rak Salon.Boutique.Bar

4th Annual

Learn more and purchase tickets online at: www.chapmanpartnership.org/womenade

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDMIAMI, FL

PERMIT NO. 2590