PARTNERSSummer 2012

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Chapman Partnership offers a wide range of integrated support services to help the homeless build healthy, productive lives.

INSIDETake a Walk in Her Shoes....................... 2

Volunteer Recognition Luncheon..............2

Board List ............................................... 3

Board Meeting Dates .............................. 3

The Gift of Giving ................................... 3

Wishing Upon a Star .............................. 3

Save the Date ......................................... 4

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Chapman Partnership North1550 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136

Chapman Partnership South28205 SW 124 Court Homestead, FL 33033

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Chapman Partnership receives coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator

We are excited to be part of the solution to the growing problem of homeless families in our community. A spike in January left more than 80 families languishing in hotels. Chapman Partner-ship quickly coordinated a team effort to reduce the backlog, placing families in our two centers or into stable housing. With an incessant demand we are extremely pleased to announce that Chapman Part-nership will open a 44-bed family dormitory at the North facility this summer!

We also will open the renovated Family Re-source Center at the Chapman North location, which

provides day care and after-school programs while parents work or seek employment. Children com-prise more than 25 percent of our residents.

We are grateful to our 20-year partner, the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust, and we look forward to one day, together, ending homelessness in our community. We thank the dedicated Chapman Board members, hardworking staff and all of our caring vol-unteers for their support in enabling Chapman Part-nership to continue to be an incredible success story.

With appreciation,

Trish Bell

CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

Chapman Partnership was awarded its second consecutive Charity Navigator 4-star rating, the highest ranking bestowed to a non-profit organization for exceeding in-dustry standards and outperforming other charities in America.

As the recipient of a four-star rating out of four, Chapman Partner-ship is acknowledged for sound fiscal management, transparency and accountability. Only 16 percent of charities evaluated by the rating service receive at least two consecutive 4-star designations.

“This exceptional designation from Charity Nav-igator differentiates Chapman Partnership from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust,” said H. Daniel Vincent, executive direc-tor of Chapman Partnership.

“This is a statement to our commitment to making sure valuable dollars are spent on those who need it most at this time in their lives – the

homeless,” he said.Chapman Partner-

ship, formerly Community Partnership for Homeless, spends 84 percent of its in-come on programs for the homeless. Administrative and fundraising expenses account for only 16 percent

of its income.Charity Navigator’s evaluation of a charity’s

financial health – which examines daily man-agement of finances and the ability to sustain programs over time – help millions of donors make better giving decisions. By logging onto www.charitynavigator.org, donors can deter-mine which charities have “best practices” that minimize the chance of unethical activities and whether they freely share basic information about their organization to stakeholders, along with the traditional Charity Navigator matrices.

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H. Daniel Vincent, executive director, Betty Chapman, Trish Bell, chairman, and Rev. Mark Reeves, chair of Religious Committee

Bill and Helen Carr, recipients of the 2012 Volunteer Recognition Award, with Alfredo Brown, deputy director

Volunteer RecognitionLuncheon

Siblings Frederick and Tatiana Seikaly, recipients of the 2012 Volunteer Recognition Award

R. Ray Goode Volunteer Recognition Award recipient Robin Morrow, left, with Jackie Alexander and H. Daniel Vincent

Irene Korge, Trish Bell, Shannon Hori and Bronwyn Miller

Miami-Dade Homeless Trust Chairman Ron Book, Miami-Dade County Commis-sioner Sally Heyman, Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin, Ann Cumbie and Lauren Book

Pauline Anderson, Carmen Cordoves, Marie Diaz, Martha de la Pena Rojas, Penny Shaffer, Evelyn Rodriguez and Tara Brown

Philanthropic honorees: Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard, Norma Jean Abraham, Lauren Book, Penny Shaffer, Ana Milton, Nancy Batchelor, Swanee DiMare, Cathy Blank, Yolanda Berkowitz, Penny Stamps and Nadine Valme

The 3rd Annual Womenade Miami’s Take a Walk in Her Shoes Fashion Show and Luncheon raised $120,000 for Chapman Partnership. Eleven community philanthropists were honored at the event: Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard, Norma Jean Abraham, Nancy Batchelor, Yolanda Berkowitz, Cathy Blank, Lauren Book, Swanee DiMare, Ana Milton, Penny Shaffer, Penny Stamps and Nadine Valme.

Nearly 400 volunteers attended the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on May 3, 2012, at the Rusty Pelican.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Founding ChairmanTrish Bell ChairmanRobert E. Chisholm, FAIA Past ChairmanDr. Evalina Bestman Vice ChairTomas P. Erban Vice Chair Carlos Fernandez- Guzman, Vice ChairOsmond C. Howe, Jr. Vice ChairJonah Pruitt, III Vice ChairLynn B. Lewis SecretaryTom Huston, Jr. Treasurer H. Daniel Vincent Executive Director

Members Richard B. Adams, Jr. Timothy M. Adams Jon Batchelor Sandy BatchelorJill BeachMaria BeguiristainRob Bowlby Paula BrockwayNicholas Bustle*Guillermo G. CastilloRobert M. ChisholmArmando CodinaThomas M. Cornish *Bonnie M. Crabtree

Deborah Davidson Nancy J. DavisThomas B. Davis Scott DesharnaisPaul J. DiMare Annette EisenbergFatima Perez Fernandez*Gerardo B. FernandezDr. Dorothy Jenkins FieldsJose M. GonzalezDr. Rosemary F. Hall Robert E. Hilson Sherrill HudsonEdward J. JoyceLarry KahnSteven C. KirkR. Kirk Landon Rev. Richard LedgisterJohn M. Malloy, Jr. Brent McLaughlinHon. Bronwyn C. MillerSister Jeanne O’Laughlin*Allan Pekor Aaron S. PodhurstPeter PruittRamon A. RascoEvan ReesRev. Mark T. ReevesDarryl T. Robinson*Kenneth G. Sellers*Tracy Slavens, President/nextgenDr. John Uribe*Jorge R. VillacampaRobert WolfeJoanna WraggStefan H. Zachar, III

Emeritus Board MembersHon. Mike H. AbramsHon. Edward Bullard Dr. Douglas C. HarrisAdolfo HenriquesDr. Frank JacobsGlendon JohnsonCarlos MigoyaWilliam L. Morrison John ReynoldsRev. Thom ShaferMark 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

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Meetings are scheduled for 8 a.m. at 1550 N. Miami Avenueunless otherwise advised.

July - No MeetingAugust - No Meeting

September 13 - Annual Meeting

October 11November 15December 13

2012 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

The need for these items continues to grow every day. You may donate items or money to purchase them. Drop-offs are ac-cepted at Chapman Partnership North, 1550 N. Miami Avenue, or Chapman Partnership South, 28205 S.W. 124 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)

THE GIFT OF GIVINGFEBRUARY Trish and Dan Bell Yolanda and Jeff Berkowitz Ron Book The Grainger Foundation Joseph and Sherrie Garfield Charitable Foundation Susan and Larry Kahn

KIND Healthy Snacks Temple Israel

MARCH Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida The Mailman Foundation United Property Management

APRILAnonymousDeloitteFood for AllMartha Rogers HaasSamuel E. and Mary W. Thatcher Foundation

MAYBarron Collier Companies

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