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Chapman Partnership reports full shelter capacity, housing placements and new workforce programs; Trust reviews economic indicators and hostel status
Summary
Chapman Partnership reported full capacity at its centers, 199 housing placements in April (117 units), and the launch of a workforce stewardship program in partnership with the Lennar Foundation and the Underline; the Trust also reviewed food‑and‑beverage receipts and an unresolved hostel sale affecting about 16 clients.
Chapman Partnership told the Miami‑Dade County Homeless Trust that both of its centers are operating at full capacity, highlighted housing placements and new workforce initiatives, and the Trust reviewed economic indicators including food‑and‑beverage revenues and the uncertain status of a hostel sale.
Chapman report: Chapman said it was operating at full operational capacity and preparing for extreme summer heat and hurricane season. For April, Chapman reported 199 individuals placed into permanent housing pathways, representing 117 housing units for the month. Chapman said this work is a product of partnerships with Trust programs such as Rent Connect and local groups including Miami Homes for All.
Workforce and apprenticeship initiatives: Chapman reported launching a construction‑focused stewardship program on April 23 in collaboration with the Lennar Foundation and the Underline to provide hands‑on park stewardship and industry training; partners include Miami Dade College and CareerSource. Chapman also reported two new registered apprenticeship programs launched on National Apprenticeship Day under an "earn‑while‑you‑learn" model.
Recognition and partnerships: A Chapman Partnership program (Zeta Nu Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated) was featured on CBS Miami for its mentoring work with male clients; Chapman also recognized Lisa Mazum of M Network for marketing and communications contributions.
Economic indicators and hostel update: The Trust's executive director reported April food and beverage receipts of $4.2 million (a 19% year‑over‑year rise) and 2024 fiscal‑year collections of $111.5 million (about $11.4 million over budgeted levels). Unemployment in Miami‑Dade was reported at 2.6% with 37,176 individuals listed by Department of Labor. The Trust also reported a purchase‑and‑sale contract for a local hostel is still in place after a City of Miami Commission meeting deferred action; staff said there are about 16 clients currently at the hostel, with city staff and provider Hermanos de la Calle on site and the Trust exploring alternative placements if relocation becomes necessary.
Why it matters: the operational metrics indicate active housing placements and workforce pathways that aim to move people from shelter into stable work and housing; food‑and‑beverage receipts are a major local funding stream for Trust programs, and the hostel sale poses an immediate placement and continuity question for clients.
Next steps: Chapman will continue program operations and workforce placements; Trust staff said they are monitoring the hostel sale process and are exploring alternative sites if needed. Staff excused the M Network report for the day because the staffer was attending a graduation; Chapman concluded its report and the Trust moved on to other agenda items.
