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The Newsletter of Community Partnership for Homeless

Our MissionWe offer dignity

and hope to all

so that no persons

sleep on the streets

of our community.

InsideChairman’s Page............... 2Board Dates......................... 2CPH Volunteer

Appreciation Luncheon.. 3New Board Members,

Board List......................... 4The Gift of Giving................. 5Wishing Upon A Star.......... 5Tropical 5K Run................... 6Save the Date 2006 Gala.... 6

Summer 2006

Mobile Dental UnitCommunity Partnership for Homeless Celebrates theSuccessful Launch of its Mobile Dental Unit

Spanish novelist, Miguel de Cervantes, oncesaid, “Every tooth in a man's head is morevaluable than a diamond.“ Now, thanks to

Community Partnership for Homeless’ new state-of-the-art mobile dental unit, thousands of peoplea year will be able to experience exactly whatCervantes meant.

Since the launch of Community Partnership forHomeless’ mobile dental unit in early December2005, the unit has seen an average of six to sixteenpeople a day.

“This is a huge success,” said H. Daniel Vincent,executive director of Community Partnership forHomeless. “We are able to fill a large need in ourcommunity by taking these dental services to ourresidents.”

Stationed at the Chapman Center three days a week, and at the South Dade Center two days aweek, the new $350,000 dental unit is expected toserve approximately 3,600 homeless residents ofCPH per year.

The truck is far from ordinary. From the outside,

the dental unit looks like an oversized truck; but on the inside, it holds two full-functioning dentallaboratories. The unit provides free dental treat-ment to all of CPH’s residents and offers cleanings,fillings and extraction services to all residents free of charge.

Overseeing the Dental Unit is dentist, Laurence

Margolis, along with his assistants, Anita Salazarand Jessica Horne. Now tagged the “RoadsideDentist,” Dr. Margolis goes above and beyond, alsoproviding other intensive services.

“Thanks to CPH,thousands of peo-ple in need willfinally have the

ability to visit a den-tist, something thatmany people take forgranted,” Margolissaid.

NOVEMBER 2005Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida $ 90,000

Braman Motors $ 25,000

J. N. McArthur Foundation $ 10,000

Amarilis Osorio $ 10,000

The Batchelor Foundation $ 5,000

The Mailman Foundation $ 5,000

Bill Ussery Motors $ 5,000

DECEMBER 2005Huizenga Family Foundation $ 25,000

George B. Storer Foundation $ 20,000

Susan and Sidney Lawrence Kahn III $ 15,000

The Calvin Flavia Oak Foundation $ 5,000

Bruce Parker $ 5,000

Reyes & O’Shea, PA $ 5,000

JANUARY 2006HFSF Grants Management $117,500

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida $ 90,000

Samuel E. and Mary W. Thatcher Foundation $ 50,000

Ware Foundation $ 50,000

1997 Charitable Lead Unitrust $ 25,000

Braman Motors $ 25,000

ING $ 25,000

William & Irene Kaynor $ 15,000

BankUnited $ 10,000

J. N. McArthur Foundation $ 10,000

Amarilis Osorio $ 10,000

PR Racing $ 8,400

Sash Spencer $ 5,000

FEBRUARY 2006Baptist Health South Florida $125,000

PR Racing $ 5,800

MARCH 2006Health Foundation of South Florida $228,800

Health Foundation of South Florida $140,000

Trish & Dan Bell $ 50,000

Paula & Bob Brockway $ 50,000

The Paul J. DiMare Foundation $ 50,000

1997 Charitable Lead Trust $ 25,000

Food Industry Crusade AgainstHunger $ 20,000

James L. Davis Fund $ 5,000

Nancy Hector $ 5,000

John S. & James L. Knight Foundation $ 5,000

Judy & Jonah Pruitt, III $ 5,000

APRIL 2006Susan & Jim Carr $276,000

Publix Super Market Charities $ 90,000

James & Susan Carr $ 50,000

Lennar Foundation $ 50,000

R. Kirk Landon & Pam Garrison $ 30,000

Betty & Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. $ 10,000

FPL $ 10,000

Miami Herald Media Company $ 10,000

Anonymous $ 5,000

Ronald Book $ 5,000

Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable Foundation $ 5,000

Jean D. Shehan $ 5,000

Trivest Partners $ 5,000

LampsSofasCoffee TablesNight StandsDishes/GlassesPots/Pans/SilverwareSmall Household Appliances

(microwaves, toaster ovens, coffee pots, toasters)

Towels/Wash ClothsSheets/Blankets/Pillows/Pillow

Cases

MISCELLANEOUS NEEDS:Baked Goods (pre-packaged:

sweet rolls, cookies, cakes, pies or doughnuts)

MilkJuiceCanned Goods (potted meats,

vegetables, soups, fruit)Soda

The need for these itemscontinues to grow every day.You may donate items or moneyto purchase them. Drop-offs areaccepted at 1550 N. MiamiAvenue or 28205 SW 125Avenue.

For additional information, please call our Donation Hotline(305) 329-3030 or e-mail [email protected].

PERSONAL HYGIENE:Shampoo/Bath SoapToothbrushes/ToothpasteDeodorant/Shaving CreamFeminine Hygiene ItemsDiapers (children and adults)Hair Brushes/CombsBaby Powder/Lotion/Baby

Wipes/Formula

GENTLY USED CLOTHING FORMEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN::Men’s and Women’s

Business AttireShortsT-ShirtsPlus-Sized Women’s ClothingBig and Tall Men’s ClothingMaternity ClothingInfant ClothingShoesSocksUnderwear

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:BedsCribsDressersMattress/Box Spring/FrameKitchen Table w/Chairs

Walkers (tri and quad)Canes/CrutchesBaby Items (blankets, car seats.

bottles, pacifiers, diapers)Strollers (single and double)

SPECIAL ITEMS:Special Activities for Children

(event outings, etc.)Camp Supplies (swim suits,

bags, towels, sunscreen)Backpacks/Vinyl Bags/

School SuppliesArts & Crafts SuppliesBoard Games/decks of cards/

educational games/ballsVideos/DVDs (G and PG

rated please)Computer Software Games

On Friday, November 3, 2006, CommunityPartnership for Homeless will host its Fifth Annual Gala at the JW Marriott in downtown Miami. For more information, please call (305) 329-3042.

Save the Date

With Community Partnership for Homeless as thebenefactor, the second annual Blue Cross Blue Shield ofFlorida Tropical 5K Run for the Homeless was a phenomenal success! On January 28, 2006, several sponsors worked tirelessly in preparing and promotingthe race. The result of their much-appreciated effortstotaled in more than 2,000 runners and walkers, joinedby local celebrities, to “run for the homeless” all whileincreasing awareness of homelessness in Miami-DadeCounty. The success of this race help raised thousands ofdollars for Community Partnership for Homeless. A special thanks to allwho attended andparticipated!

Next year, onApril 1, 2007,CPH will host itsvery own BlueCross Blue Shieldof Florida Celebrity5K, Run for theHomeless event.Save the date, asmore informationwill follow in thecoming months.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSOfficersRobert E. Chisholm, FAIA

ChairmanAlvah H. Chapman, Jr.

Founding ChairmanJames L. Armstrong, III

Vice ChairTrish Bell

Vice ChairDr. Evalina Bestman

Vice ChairLynn B. Lewis, PA

SecretaryTom Huston, Jr.

TreasurerH. Daniel Vincent

Executive Director

MembersHon. Mike H. AbramsRichard B. Adams, Jr., Esq.Timothy M. AdamsWilliam H. Allen, Jr.Robert T. Barlick, Jr.Jon BatchelorSandy BatchelorJill BeachMaria BeguiristainYolanda C. BerkowitzCreed C. BlackPhilip F. Blumberg Paula BrockwayHon. Edward BullardNicholas BustleSusan CarrRobert M. Chisholm, Esq.Armando CodinaThomas M. Cornish

Bonnie M. CrabtreeDeborah DavidsonNancy J. DavisLt. Col. Thomas B. DavisJesus Diaz, Jr.Paul DiMareAnnette EisenbergTomas P. ErbanBill FauerbachGerardo B. Fernandez Carlos R. Fernandez-GuzmanDr. Dorothy Jenkins FieldsGeorge FoyoFr. Roberto GarzaMehdi GhomeshiDr. Rosemary F. Hall, RNNancy HectorAdolfo HenriquesRobert E. HilsonOsmond C. Howe, Jr., PADr. Frank Jacobs

Michael JosephWilliam A. KaynorSteven C. KirkJohn KrousouloudisJoseph P. LacherR. Kirk LandonRev. Richard LedgisterCarlos MigoyaWilliam L. MorrisonAlbert H. NahmadSister Jeanne O’Laughlin, OP,

Ph.D.Amarilis Moran OsorioAllan PekorAaron S. Podhurst, Esq. Jonah Pruitt, IIIRev. Dr. David ReesJohn W. ReynoldsDr. Willie C. RobinsonWayne S. SchuchtsKenneth G. Sellers

Rev. Thom ShaferMark SmallRoger SomanSash SpencerMerrett R. StierheimMichael J. SwerdlowDr. John UribeJoanna Wragg, APRStefan H. Zachar, III

Emeritus BoardMembersDr. Douglas C. HarrisGlendon Johnson

Associate BoardMembersSara AdlerStephen H. BittelJose M. Diaz, AIADr. Stephen J. DresnickThomas FranklinRobert V. GlaserMaritza Gutierrez Robert McKinney, Esq.Major Tom OvertonDennis PastranaIrene PorterCarol RenickIlia RiveraRebecca RosenBruce RubinJacob SolomonBill R. Tillett

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It is a great honor to be writing my first letter as chairman ofCommunity Partnership for Homeless. Since coming on board inSeptember 2005 we have made tremendous strides and haveaccomplished so much. I sincerely hope that the momentum wehave started is indicative of what is to come the second half ofthis year.

Last October’s Gala was a true success. Our sold-out eventraised well over one million dollars, despite it taking place righton the heels of hurricane Wilma.

Later in the year we celebrated the holidays at both centers. Inan effort to make our residents feel the spirit of the holiday season, we brought joy to the children by distributing the manygifts donated by our community. Volunteers at both centersserved a very special and traditional holiday dinner. The smilesand thanks our residents shared with us those days exemplify thetrust, security and hope we bring to them each and every day.

The second annual Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Tropical5K benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless went offwithout a hitch. In January, more than 2,000 runners joinedMiami celebrities to run for the homeless and helped raised thousands of dollars. Our board member, Amarilis Osorio, hasbeen instrumental in bringing together the past two 5K events.She has gone above and beyond to make the run/walk the successful event that it has become in just two short years.Thanks to world-renowned artist, Romero Britto, who donatedhis artwork to be auctioned off with the proceeds benefitingCPH, additional dollars were raised. This year, Amarilis hastaken on a new challenge. We will have a 5K that is entirely ours.The 2007 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Celebrity 5K will beheld on April 1. More information will be shared, as we get closer to the date.

Our volunteers, the heart and soul of this organization, wererecognized for their devotion and hard work this spring.Hundreds attended our yearly luncheon in their honor. We

would not be here today withouttheir support.

The committees of CommunityPartnership for Homeless continue to do great work. TheDevelopment Committee, withthe leadership of Allan Pekor andCarlos Fernandez-Guzman, continues to raise the dollarsneeded for the organization;Jonah Pruitt, Chair of the GalaCommittee, along with his groupare planning a very exciting eventfor November 3; the Religious

Committee, with Rev. Thom Shafer’s direction, continue to lookfor resources for our meal program. Lynn Lewis with the assis-tance of Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin, heads our Strategic PlanningCommittee. They have been doing an extraordinary job and thateffort will be complete in October 2006. Joanna Wragg, APR,who leads the Public Relations and Marketing Committee, seeksto increase the organization’s visibility in our community. Dr.Evalina Bestman and Merrett Stierheim are doing an operationsand management study, which is due out soon.

I would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of CPH.They are key to all that takes place in our organization and weare grateful for their work and tireless dedication.

Thank you, once again, to the board for the support they haveshown to me as the new chair. Together we can make a differenceto better the lives of those we help and assist. We offer dignityand hope to all so that no persons sleep on the streets of our com-munity.

Sincerely,Robert E. Chisholm, FAIAChairman

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE:

Chairman’s Letter

3

On Thursday, April 27, 2006, more than 275 volunteersattended Community Partnership for Homeless’Annual Volunteer Luncheon. The event honors the

wonderful and invaluable volunteers who continue to providedignity and hope for the hundreds of homeless individuals wecare for everyday.

Held at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne, the luncheonintroduced a new award this year, in honor of the late R. RayGoode, past chairman and champion of civic causes. The R. Ray Goode Volunteer Recognition Award was presented toJackie Alexander, who worked with Goode at Ryder for morethan 25 years. Other award recipients were ChristinaMcKinnon, Esq. project coordinator of All-Aboard story hourprogram with Hands On Miami (which she has provided fornearly 3 years), and Metro Dade police, represented by MajorGrace O’Donnell and Officer Ozzie Hernandez, for their commitment and volunteer activities at the South Dadecampus.

We thank our volunteers for their care, support, and devotion. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to achieve all thatwe have over the years.

Left to right: members of Church By the Sea: Linda Burrowes, RhondaSneij, May Sneij, CPH Director Claudia Clunis, Anneliese Duncan, AliciaSneij, Samantha Stella, Rebecca Stella and Emilio Stella

Left to right: John Dickason fromSt. Philip’s Episcopal Church andRev. Richard Ledgister

Left to right: CPH Chairman Robert E.Chisholm, CPH Founding ChairmanAlvah H. Chapman and his wife, Betty Left to right: members of Unity by the Bay Church –

Jim Vincent, Maurizio Martinoli, Lourdes Alfonso, Juandel Hierro, Eddie Baeza, Greg Schmidt

Left to right: Macy’s – Charles Wood, JenniferBarnes, CPH Director Claudia Clunis, DianaShinaberry and Robert Gonzalez

Left to right: CPH Executive Director H.Daniel Vincent, Christina McKinnon, Esq.and CPH Chairman Robert E. Chisholm

Students from the Centennial Middle

School Band

Left to right: H. Daniel Vincent, Maj. GraceO’Donnell, Officer Ozzie Hernandez andRobert E. ChisholmLeft to right: Marie Gauntlett and husband Robert,

H. Daniel Vincent, Jackie Alexander, Sandra

Goode, Angela Ogden and Robert E. Chisholm

Jon Batchelor is managing partner of BBC Aircraft,LLC, a company that buys and sells commercial aircraftand engines globally. Batchelor’s career positions haveincluded serving as chairman and CEO of Miami-basedcargo airline Arrow Air, senior vice president of marketingfor International Etc., and senior vice president ofInternational Air Leases. A graduate of Burnside-OttFlight Training Academy, Batchelor has logged more than7,000 flight hours as a commercial pilot. He is a memberof the Granting Committee of the Batchelor Foundation,which was founded by his father and donates to variousinstitutions and charitable organi-zations, including The BatchelorChildren’s Research Institute atthe University of Miami’s MillerSchool of Medicine, MiamiChildren’s Hospital, DadeEducation Fund, Easter Seals, andVoices for Children, among others.

Maria Beguiristain is an asso-ciate at White & Case LLP, whereshe is responsible for handling appellate matters andpreparing and presenting legal memoranda and argumentsfor trial-level and administrative proceedings. Before join-ing White & Case, Beguiristain worked as an assistantUnited States attorney for the Southern District of Floridaduring which she prosecuted a 25-defendant, RICO-con-spiracy case and handled civil and criminal appeals. Agraduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law,Beguiristain is the chairperson of The Florida BarGrievance Committee and a member of the Junior Leagueof Miami and The Federalist Society.

Jesus Diaz, Jr. is the president of the Miami HeraldMedia Company (MHMC) and publisher of The Miami Herald andEl Nuevo Herald. Diaz joined MHMC in 1992 from Ernst & Young,where he was managing partner of the Miami office. Before Ernst &Young, Diaz worked as the financial services manager of the GreaterEurope Group of the Coca-Cola Company. He also served as vicepresident and chief financial officer of the Miami Herald Media

Company from 1993 to 1996. Diaz has a bachelor’sdegree in accounting and finance from EmoryUniversity.

George W. Foyo is Market President, South Florida,for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF). In thisrole, Foyo is responsible for BCBSF business operationsin Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach,St Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties. Priorto joining BCBSF in January 2006, Foyo served asPresident and CEO of the Greater Miami Chamber ofCommerce, one of the largest chamber organizations in

the country. Prior to his tenurewith the chamber, Foyo wasPresident of DIRECTV LatinAmerica and President andManaging Director for AT&T’sCaribbean and Latin AmericaRegion. Foyo holds a Bachelor ofScience in Engineering from theUniversity of Illinois and aMaster of Science in Engineeringfrom Purdue University.

Steven C. Kirk serves as the president and chiefexecutive officer of Rural Neighborhoods, a Miami-Dade County-based nonprofit community developmentcorporation engaged in housing, community and eco-nomic development throughout rural Florida. Kirk hasgrown Rural Neighborhoods into a statewide charitablegroup since 2000, expanding affordable housing communities from Miami-Dade to Hillsborough,Collier, St. Lucie, Hendry and Okeechobee counties.He was recently selected as an advisor to the LocalInitiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national hous-ing and economic development organization, to serve

on their hurricane task force assisting local Louisiana, Mississippi,and Alabama organizations engaged in Hurricane Katrina and Ritarecovery. With more than 30 years of charitable expertise, Kirk hasreceived numerous awards for his work supporting communitydevelopment and affordable housing initiatives. He is a graduate ofDuke University.

Community Partnership for Homeless Adds FiveMembers to Board of Directors

Jon Batchelor

Jesus Diaz, Jr.

Steve Kirk

George W. Foyo

2006 BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULE

Meetings are scheduled for noon at 1550 North Miami Avenue, unless otherwise advised.

July August September

October November December

1712 16

NO MEETING

In Honor of Our Volunteers

Maria Beguiristain

1414

Spring-Summer 2006v2 6/29/06 5:28 PM Page 2

BOARD OF DIRECTORSOfficersRobert E. Chisholm, FAIA

ChairmanAlvah H. Chapman, Jr.

Founding ChairmanJames L. Armstrong, III

Vice ChairTrish Bell

Vice ChairDr. Evalina Bestman

Vice ChairLynn B. Lewis, PA

SecretaryTom Huston, Jr.

TreasurerH. Daniel Vincent

Executive Director

MembersHon. Mike H. AbramsRichard B. Adams, Jr., Esq.Timothy M. AdamsWilliam H. Allen, Jr.Robert T. Barlick, Jr.Jon BatchelorSandy BatchelorJill BeachMaria BeguiristainYolanda C. BerkowitzCreed C. BlackPhilip F. Blumberg Paula BrockwayHon. Edward BullardNicholas BustleSusan CarrRobert M. Chisholm, Esq.Armando CodinaThomas M. Cornish

Bonnie M. CrabtreeDeborah DavidsonNancy J. DavisLt. Col. Thomas B. DavisJesus Diaz, Jr.Paul DiMareAnnette EisenbergTomas P. ErbanBill FauerbachGerardo B. Fernandez Carlos R. Fernandez-GuzmanDr. Dorothy Jenkins FieldsGeorge FoyoFr. Roberto GarzaMehdi GhomeshiDr. Rosemary F. Hall, RNNancy HectorAdolfo HenriquesRobert E. HilsonOsmond C. Howe, Jr., PADr. Frank Jacobs

Michael JosephWilliam A. KaynorSteven C. KirkJohn KrousouloudisJoseph P. LacherR. Kirk LandonRev. Richard LedgisterCarlos MigoyaWilliam L. MorrisonAlbert H. NahmadSister Jeanne O’Laughlin, OP,

Ph.D.Amarilis Moran OsorioAllan PekorAaron S. Podhurst, Esq. Jonah Pruitt, IIIRev. Dr. David ReesJohn W. ReynoldsDr. Willie C. RobinsonWayne S. SchuchtsKenneth G. Sellers

Rev. Thom ShaferMark SmallRoger SomanSash SpencerMerrett R. StierheimMichael J. SwerdlowDr. John UribeJoanna Wragg, APRStefan H. Zachar, III

Emeritus BoardMembersDr. Douglas C. HarrisGlendon Johnson

Associate BoardMembersSara AdlerStephen H. BittelJose M. Diaz, AIADr. Stephen J. DresnickThomas FranklinRobert V. GlaserMaritza Gutierrez Robert McKinney, Esq.Major Tom OvertonDennis PastranaIrene PorterCarol RenickIlia RiveraRebecca RosenBruce RubinJacob SolomonBill R. Tillett

42

It is a great honor to be writing my first letter as chairman ofCommunity Partnership for Homeless. Since coming on board inSeptember 2005 we have made tremendous strides and haveaccomplished so much. I sincerely hope that the momentum wehave started is indicative of what is to come the second half ofthis year.

Last October’s Gala was a true success. Our sold-out eventraised well over one million dollars, despite it taking place righton the heels of hurricane Wilma.

Later in the year we celebrated the holidays at both centers. Inan effort to make our residents feel the spirit of the holiday season, we brought joy to the children by distributing the manygifts donated by our community. Volunteers at both centersserved a very special and traditional holiday dinner. The smilesand thanks our residents shared with us those days exemplify thetrust, security and hope we bring to them each and every day.

The second annual Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Tropical5K benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless went offwithout a hitch. In January, more than 2,000 runners joinedMiami celebrities to run for the homeless and helped raised thousands of dollars. Our board member, Amarilis Osorio, hasbeen instrumental in bringing together the past two 5K events.She has gone above and beyond to make the run/walk the successful event that it has become in just two short years.Thanks to world-renowned artist, Romero Britto, who donatedhis artwork to be auctioned off with the proceeds benefitingCPH, additional dollars were raised. This year, Amarilis hastaken on a new challenge. We will have a 5K that is entirely ours.The 2007 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Celebrity 5K will beheld on April 1. More information will be shared, as we get closer to the date.

Our volunteers, the heart and soul of this organization, wererecognized for their devotion and hard work this spring.Hundreds attended our yearly luncheon in their honor. We

would not be here today withouttheir support.

The committees of CommunityPartnership for Homeless continue to do great work. TheDevelopment Committee, withthe leadership of Allan Pekor andCarlos Fernandez-Guzman, continues to raise the dollarsneeded for the organization;Jonah Pruitt, Chair of the GalaCommittee, along with his groupare planning a very exciting eventfor November 3; the Religious

Committee, with Rev. Thom Shafer’s direction, continue to lookfor resources for our meal program. Lynn Lewis with the assis-tance of Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin, heads our Strategic PlanningCommittee. They have been doing an extraordinary job and thateffort will be complete in October 2006. Joanna Wragg, APR,who leads the Public Relations and Marketing Committee, seeksto increase the organization’s visibility in our community. Dr.Evalina Bestman and Merrett Stierheim are doing an operationsand management study, which is due out soon.

I would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of CPH.They are key to all that takes place in our organization and weare grateful for their work and tireless dedication.

Thank you, once again, to the board for the support they haveshown to me as the new chair. Together we can make a differenceto better the lives of those we help and assist. We offer dignityand hope to all so that no persons sleep on the streets of our com-munity.

Sincerely,Robert E. Chisholm, FAIAChairman

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE:

Chairman’s Letter

3

On Thursday, April 27, 2006, more than 275 volunteersattended Community Partnership for Homeless’Annual Volunteer Luncheon. The event honors the

wonderful and invaluable volunteers who continue to providedignity and hope for the hundreds of homeless individuals wecare for everyday.

Held at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne, the luncheonintroduced a new award this year, in honor of the late R. RayGoode, past chairman and champion of civic causes. The R. Ray Goode Volunteer Recognition Award was presented toJackie Alexander, who worked with Goode at Ryder for morethan 25 years. Other award recipients were ChristinaMcKinnon, Esq. project coordinator of All-Aboard story hourprogram with Hands On Miami (which she has provided fornearly 3 years), and Metro Dade police, represented by MajorGrace O’Donnell and Officer Ozzie Hernandez, for their commitment and volunteer activities at the South Dadecampus.

We thank our volunteers for their care, support, and devotion. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to achieve all thatwe have over the years.

Left to right: members of Church By the Sea: Linda Burrowes, RhondaSneij, May Sneij, CPH Director Claudia Clunis, Anneliese Duncan, AliciaSneij, Samantha Stella, Rebecca Stella and Emilio Stella

Left to right: John Dickason fromSt. Philip’s Episcopal Church andRev. Richard Ledgister

Left to right: CPH Chairman Robert E.Chisholm, CPH Founding ChairmanAlvah H. Chapman and his wife, Betty Left to right: members of Unity by the Bay Church –

Jim Vincent, Maurizio Martinoli, Lourdes Alfonso, Juandel Hierro, Eddie Baeza, Greg Schmidt

Left to right: Macy’s – Charles Wood, JenniferBarnes, CPH Director Claudia Clunis, DianaShinaberry and Robert Gonzalez

Left to right: CPH Executive Director H.Daniel Vincent, Christina McKinnon, Esq.and CPH Chairman Robert E. Chisholm

Students from the Centennial Middle

School Band

Left to right: H. Daniel Vincent, Maj. GraceO’Donnell, Officer Ozzie Hernandez andRobert E. ChisholmLeft to right: Marie Gauntlett and husband Robert,

H. Daniel Vincent, Jackie Alexander, Sandra

Goode, Angela Ogden and Robert E. Chisholm

Jon Batchelor is managing partner of BBC Aircraft,LLC, a company that buys and sells commercial aircraftand engines globally. Batchelor’s career positions haveincluded serving as chairman and CEO of Miami-basedcargo airline Arrow Air, senior vice president of marketingfor International Etc., and senior vice president ofInternational Air Leases. A graduate of Burnside-OttFlight Training Academy, Batchelor has logged more than7,000 flight hours as a commercial pilot. He is a memberof the Granting Committee of the Batchelor Foundation,which was founded by his father and donates to variousinstitutions and charitable organi-zations, including The BatchelorChildren’s Research Institute atthe University of Miami’s MillerSchool of Medicine, MiamiChildren’s Hospital, DadeEducation Fund, Easter Seals, andVoices for Children, among others.

Maria Beguiristain is an asso-ciate at White & Case LLP, whereshe is responsible for handling appellate matters andpreparing and presenting legal memoranda and argumentsfor trial-level and administrative proceedings. Before join-ing White & Case, Beguiristain worked as an assistantUnited States attorney for the Southern District of Floridaduring which she prosecuted a 25-defendant, RICO-con-spiracy case and handled civil and criminal appeals. Agraduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law,Beguiristain is the chairperson of The Florida BarGrievance Committee and a member of the Junior Leagueof Miami and The Federalist Society.

Jesus Diaz, Jr. is the president of the Miami HeraldMedia Company (MHMC) and publisher of The Miami Herald andEl Nuevo Herald. Diaz joined MHMC in 1992 from Ernst & Young,where he was managing partner of the Miami office. Before Ernst &Young, Diaz worked as the financial services manager of the GreaterEurope Group of the Coca-Cola Company. He also served as vicepresident and chief financial officer of the Miami Herald Media

Company from 1993 to 1996. Diaz has a bachelor’sdegree in accounting and finance from EmoryUniversity.

George W. Foyo is Market President, South Florida,for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF). In thisrole, Foyo is responsible for BCBSF business operationsin Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach,St Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties. Priorto joining BCBSF in January 2006, Foyo served asPresident and CEO of the Greater Miami Chamber ofCommerce, one of the largest chamber organizations in

the country. Prior to his tenurewith the chamber, Foyo wasPresident of DIRECTV LatinAmerica and President andManaging Director for AT&T’sCaribbean and Latin AmericaRegion. Foyo holds a Bachelor ofScience in Engineering from theUniversity of Illinois and aMaster of Science in Engineeringfrom Purdue University.

Steven C. Kirk serves as the president and chiefexecutive officer of Rural Neighborhoods, a Miami-Dade County-based nonprofit community developmentcorporation engaged in housing, community and eco-nomic development throughout rural Florida. Kirk hasgrown Rural Neighborhoods into a statewide charitablegroup since 2000, expanding affordable housing communities from Miami-Dade to Hillsborough,Collier, St. Lucie, Hendry and Okeechobee counties.He was recently selected as an advisor to the LocalInitiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national hous-ing and economic development organization, to serve

on their hurricane task force assisting local Louisiana, Mississippi,and Alabama organizations engaged in Hurricane Katrina and Ritarecovery. With more than 30 years of charitable expertise, Kirk hasreceived numerous awards for his work supporting communitydevelopment and affordable housing initiatives. He is a graduate ofDuke University.

Community Partnership for Homeless Adds FiveMembers to Board of Directors

Jon Batchelor

Jesus Diaz, Jr.

Steve Kirk

George W. Foyo

2006 BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULE

Meetings are scheduled for noon at 1550 North Miami Avenue, unless otherwise advised.

July August September

October November December

1712 16

NO MEETING

In Honor of Our Volunteers

Maria Beguiristain

1414

Spring-Summer 2006v2 6/29/06 5:28 PM Page 2

BOARD OF DIRECTORSOfficersRobert E. Chisholm, FAIA

ChairmanAlvah H. Chapman, Jr.

Founding ChairmanJames L. Armstrong, III

Vice ChairTrish Bell

Vice ChairDr. Evalina Bestman

Vice ChairLynn B. Lewis, PA

SecretaryTom Huston, Jr.

TreasurerH. Daniel Vincent

Executive Director

MembersHon. Mike H. AbramsRichard B. Adams, Jr., Esq.Timothy M. AdamsWilliam H. Allen, Jr.Robert T. Barlick, Jr.Jon BatchelorSandy BatchelorJill BeachMaria BeguiristainYolanda C. BerkowitzCreed C. BlackPhilip F. Blumberg Paula BrockwayHon. Edward BullardNicholas BustleSusan CarrRobert M. Chisholm, Esq.Armando CodinaThomas M. Cornish

Bonnie M. CrabtreeDeborah DavidsonNancy J. DavisLt. Col. Thomas B. DavisJesus Diaz, Jr.Paul DiMareAnnette EisenbergTomas P. ErbanBill FauerbachGerardo B. Fernandez Carlos R. Fernandez-GuzmanDr. Dorothy Jenkins FieldsGeorge FoyoFr. Roberto GarzaMehdi GhomeshiDr. Rosemary F. Hall, RNNancy HectorAdolfo HenriquesRobert E. HilsonOsmond C. Howe, Jr., PADr. Frank Jacobs

Michael JosephWilliam A. KaynorSteven C. KirkJohn KrousouloudisJoseph P. LacherR. Kirk LandonRev. Richard LedgisterCarlos MigoyaWilliam L. MorrisonAlbert H. NahmadSister Jeanne O’Laughlin, OP,

Ph.D.Amarilis Moran OsorioAllan PekorAaron S. Podhurst, Esq. Jonah Pruitt, IIIRev. Dr. David ReesJohn W. ReynoldsDr. Willie C. RobinsonWayne S. SchuchtsKenneth G. Sellers

Rev. Thom ShaferMark SmallRoger SomanSash SpencerMerrett R. StierheimMichael J. SwerdlowDr. John UribeJoanna Wragg, APRStefan H. Zachar, III

Emeritus BoardMembersDr. Douglas C. HarrisGlendon Johnson

Associate BoardMembersSara AdlerStephen H. BittelJose M. Diaz, AIADr. Stephen J. DresnickThomas FranklinRobert V. GlaserMaritza Gutierrez Robert McKinney, Esq.Major Tom OvertonDennis PastranaIrene PorterCarol RenickIlia RiveraRebecca RosenBruce RubinJacob SolomonBill R. Tillett

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It is a great honor to be writing my first letter as chairman ofCommunity Partnership for Homeless. Since coming on board inSeptember 2005 we have made tremendous strides and haveaccomplished so much. I sincerely hope that the momentum wehave started is indicative of what is to come the second half ofthis year.

Last October’s Gala was a true success. Our sold-out eventraised well over one million dollars, despite it taking place righton the heels of hurricane Wilma.

Later in the year we celebrated the holidays at both centers. Inan effort to make our residents feel the spirit of the holiday season, we brought joy to the children by distributing the manygifts donated by our community. Volunteers at both centersserved a very special and traditional holiday dinner. The smilesand thanks our residents shared with us those days exemplify thetrust, security and hope we bring to them each and every day.

The second annual Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Tropical5K benefiting Community Partnership for Homeless went offwithout a hitch. In January, more than 2,000 runners joinedMiami celebrities to run for the homeless and helped raised thousands of dollars. Our board member, Amarilis Osorio, hasbeen instrumental in bringing together the past two 5K events.She has gone above and beyond to make the run/walk the successful event that it has become in just two short years.Thanks to world-renowned artist, Romero Britto, who donatedhis artwork to be auctioned off with the proceeds benefitingCPH, additional dollars were raised. This year, Amarilis hastaken on a new challenge. We will have a 5K that is entirely ours.The 2007 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Celebrity 5K will beheld on April 1. More information will be shared, as we get closer to the date.

Our volunteers, the heart and soul of this organization, wererecognized for their devotion and hard work this spring.Hundreds attended our yearly luncheon in their honor. We

would not be here today withouttheir support.

The committees of CommunityPartnership for Homeless continue to do great work. TheDevelopment Committee, withthe leadership of Allan Pekor andCarlos Fernandez-Guzman, continues to raise the dollarsneeded for the organization;Jonah Pruitt, Chair of the GalaCommittee, along with his groupare planning a very exciting eventfor November 3; the Religious

Committee, with Rev. Thom Shafer’s direction, continue to lookfor resources for our meal program. Lynn Lewis with the assis-tance of Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin, heads our Strategic PlanningCommittee. They have been doing an extraordinary job and thateffort will be complete in October 2006. Joanna Wragg, APR,who leads the Public Relations and Marketing Committee, seeksto increase the organization’s visibility in our community. Dr.Evalina Bestman and Merrett Stierheim are doing an operationsand management study, which is due out soon.

I would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of CPH.They are key to all that takes place in our organization and weare grateful for their work and tireless dedication.

Thank you, once again, to the board for the support they haveshown to me as the new chair. Together we can make a differenceto better the lives of those we help and assist. We offer dignityand hope to all so that no persons sleep on the streets of our com-munity.

Sincerely,Robert E. Chisholm, FAIAChairman

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE:

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On Thursday, April 27, 2006, more than 275 volunteersattended Community Partnership for Homeless’Annual Volunteer Luncheon. The event honors the

wonderful and invaluable volunteers who continue to providedignity and hope for the hundreds of homeless individuals wecare for everyday.

Held at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne, the luncheonintroduced a new award this year, in honor of the late R. RayGoode, past chairman and champion of civic causes. The R. Ray Goode Volunteer Recognition Award was presented toJackie Alexander, who worked with Goode at Ryder for morethan 25 years. Other award recipients were ChristinaMcKinnon, Esq. project coordinator of All-Aboard story hourprogram with Hands On Miami (which she has provided fornearly 3 years), and Metro Dade police, represented by MajorGrace O’Donnell and Officer Ozzie Hernandez, for their commitment and volunteer activities at the South Dadecampus.

We thank our volunteers for their care, support, and devotion. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to achieve all thatwe have over the years.

Left to right: members of Church By the Sea: Linda Burrowes, RhondaSneij, May Sneij, CPH Director Claudia Clunis, Anneliese Duncan, AliciaSneij, Samantha Stella, Rebecca Stella and Emilio Stella

Left to right: John Dickason fromSt. Philip’s Episcopal Church andRev. Richard Ledgister

Left to right: CPH Chairman Robert E.Chisholm, CPH Founding ChairmanAlvah H. Chapman and his wife, Betty Left to right: members of Unity by the Bay Church –

Jim Vincent, Maurizio Martinoli, Lourdes Alfonso, Juandel Hierro, Eddie Baeza, Greg Schmidt

Left to right: Macy’s – Charles Wood, JenniferBarnes, CPH Director Claudia Clunis, DianaShinaberry and Robert Gonzalez

Left to right: CPH Executive Director H.Daniel Vincent, Christina McKinnon, Esq.and CPH Chairman Robert E. Chisholm

Students from the Centennial Middle

School Band

Left to right: H. Daniel Vincent, Maj. GraceO’Donnell, Officer Ozzie Hernandez andRobert E. ChisholmLeft to right: Marie Gauntlett and husband Robert,

H. Daniel Vincent, Jackie Alexander, Sandra

Goode, Angela Ogden and Robert E. Chisholm

Jon Batchelor is managing partner of BBC Aircraft,LLC, a company that buys and sells commercial aircraftand engines globally. Batchelor’s career positions haveincluded serving as chairman and CEO of Miami-basedcargo airline Arrow Air, senior vice president of marketingfor International Etc., and senior vice president ofInternational Air Leases. A graduate of Burnside-OttFlight Training Academy, Batchelor has logged more than7,000 flight hours as a commercial pilot. He is a memberof the Granting Committee of the Batchelor Foundation,which was founded by his father and donates to variousinstitutions and charitable organi-zations, including The BatchelorChildren’s Research Institute atthe University of Miami’s MillerSchool of Medicine, MiamiChildren’s Hospital, DadeEducation Fund, Easter Seals, andVoices for Children, among others.

Maria Beguiristain is an asso-ciate at White & Case LLP, whereshe is responsible for handling appellate matters andpreparing and presenting legal memoranda and argumentsfor trial-level and administrative proceedings. Before join-ing White & Case, Beguiristain worked as an assistantUnited States attorney for the Southern District of Floridaduring which she prosecuted a 25-defendant, RICO-con-spiracy case and handled civil and criminal appeals. Agraduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law,Beguiristain is the chairperson of The Florida BarGrievance Committee and a member of the Junior Leagueof Miami and The Federalist Society.

Jesus Diaz, Jr. is the president of the Miami HeraldMedia Company (MHMC) and publisher of The Miami Herald andEl Nuevo Herald. Diaz joined MHMC in 1992 from Ernst & Young,where he was managing partner of the Miami office. Before Ernst &Young, Diaz worked as the financial services manager of the GreaterEurope Group of the Coca-Cola Company. He also served as vicepresident and chief financial officer of the Miami Herald Media

Company from 1993 to 1996. Diaz has a bachelor’sdegree in accounting and finance from EmoryUniversity.

George W. Foyo is Market President, South Florida,for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF). In thisrole, Foyo is responsible for BCBSF business operationsin Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach,St Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties. Priorto joining BCBSF in January 2006, Foyo served asPresident and CEO of the Greater Miami Chamber ofCommerce, one of the largest chamber organizations in

the country. Prior to his tenurewith the chamber, Foyo wasPresident of DIRECTV LatinAmerica and President andManaging Director for AT&T’sCaribbean and Latin AmericaRegion. Foyo holds a Bachelor ofScience in Engineering from theUniversity of Illinois and aMaster of Science in Engineeringfrom Purdue University.

Steven C. Kirk serves as the president and chiefexecutive officer of Rural Neighborhoods, a Miami-Dade County-based nonprofit community developmentcorporation engaged in housing, community and eco-nomic development throughout rural Florida. Kirk hasgrown Rural Neighborhoods into a statewide charitablegroup since 2000, expanding affordable housing communities from Miami-Dade to Hillsborough,Collier, St. Lucie, Hendry and Okeechobee counties.He was recently selected as an advisor to the LocalInitiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national hous-ing and economic development organization, to serve

on their hurricane task force assisting local Louisiana, Mississippi,and Alabama organizations engaged in Hurricane Katrina and Ritarecovery. With more than 30 years of charitable expertise, Kirk hasreceived numerous awards for his work supporting communitydevelopment and affordable housing initiatives. He is a graduate ofDuke University.

Community Partnership for Homeless Adds FiveMembers to Board of Directors

Jon Batchelor

Jesus Diaz, Jr.

Steve Kirk

George W. Foyo

2006 BOARD

MEETING SCHEDULE

Meetings are scheduled for noon at 1550 North Miami Avenue, unless otherwise advised.

July August September

October November December

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NO MEETING

In Honor of Our Volunteers

Maria Beguiristain

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The Newsletter of Community Partnership for Homeless

Our MissionWe offer dignity

and hope to all

so that no persons

sleep on the streets

of our community.

InsideChairman’s Page............... 2Board Dates......................... 2CPH Volunteer

Appreciation Luncheon.. 3New Board Members,

Board List......................... 4The Gift of Giving................. 5Wishing Upon A Star.......... 5Tropical 5K Run................... 6Save the Date 2006 Gala.... 6

Summer 2006

Mobile Dental UnitCommunity Partnership for Homeless Celebrates theSuccessful Launch of its Mobile Dental Unit

Spanish novelist, Miguel de Cervantes, oncesaid, “Every tooth in a man's head is morevaluable than a diamond.“ Now, thanks to

Community Partnership for Homeless’ new state-of-the-art mobile dental unit, thousands of peoplea year will be able to experience exactly whatCervantes meant.

Since the launch of Community Partnership forHomeless’ mobile dental unit in early December2005, the unit has seen an average of six to sixteenpeople a day.

“This is a huge success,” said H. Daniel Vincent,executive director of Community Partnership forHomeless. “We are able to fill a large need in ourcommunity by taking these dental services to ourresidents.”

Stationed at the Chapman Center three days a week, and at the South Dade Center two days aweek, the new $350,000 dental unit is expected toserve approximately 3,600 homeless residents ofCPH per year.

The truck is far from ordinary. From the outside,

the dental unit looks like an oversized truck; but on the inside, it holds two full-functioning dentallaboratories. The unit provides free dental treat-ment to all of CPH’s residents and offers cleanings,fillings and extraction services to all residents free of charge.

Overseeing the Dental Unit is dentist, Laurence

Margolis, along with his assistants, Anita Salazarand Jessica Horne. Now tagged the “RoadsideDentist,” Dr. Margolis goes above and beyond, alsoproviding other intensive services.

“Thanks to CPH,thousands of peo-ple in need willfinally have the

ability to visit a den-tist, something thatmany people take forgranted,” Margolissaid.

NOVEMBER 2005Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida $ 90,000

Braman Motors $ 25,000

J. N. McArthur Foundation $ 10,000

Amarilis Osorio $ 10,000

The Batchelor Foundation $ 5,000

The Mailman Foundation $ 5,000

Bill Ussery Motors $ 5,000

DECEMBER 2005Huizenga Family Foundation $ 25,000

George B. Storer Foundation $ 20,000

Susan and Sidney Lawrence Kahn III $ 15,000

The Calvin Flavia Oak Foundation $ 5,000

Bruce Parker $ 5,000

Reyes & O’Shea, PA $ 5,000

JANUARY 2006HFSF Grants Management $117,500

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida $ 90,000

Samuel E. and Mary W. Thatcher Foundation $ 50,000

Ware Foundation $ 50,000

1997 Charitable Lead Unitrust $ 25,000

Braman Motors $ 25,000

ING $ 25,000

William & Irene Kaynor $ 15,000

BankUnited $ 10,000

J. N. McArthur Foundation $ 10,000

Amarilis Osorio $ 10,000

PR Racing $ 8,400

Sash Spencer $ 5,000

FEBRUARY 2006Baptist Health South Florida $125,000

PR Racing $ 5,800

MARCH 2006Health Foundation of South Florida $228,800

Health Foundation of South Florida $140,000

Trish & Dan Bell $ 50,000

Paula & Bob Brockway $ 50,000

The Paul J. DiMare Foundation $ 50,000

1997 Charitable Lead Trust $ 25,000

Food Industry Crusade AgainstHunger $ 20,000

James L. Davis Fund $ 5,000

Nancy Hector $ 5,000

John S. & James L. Knight Foundation $ 5,000

Judy & Jonah Pruitt, III $ 5,000

APRIL 2006Susan & Jim Carr $276,000

Publix Super Market Charities $ 90,000

James & Susan Carr $ 50,000

Lennar Foundation $ 50,000

R. Kirk Landon & Pam Garrison $ 30,000

Betty & Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. $ 10,000

FPL $ 10,000

Miami Herald Media Company $ 10,000

Anonymous $ 5,000

Ronald Book $ 5,000

Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable Foundation $ 5,000

Jean D. Shehan $ 5,000

Trivest Partners $ 5,000

LampsSofasCoffee TablesNight StandsDishes/GlassesPots/Pans/SilverwareSmall Household Appliances

(microwaves, toaster ovens, coffee pots, toasters)

Towels/Wash ClothsSheets/Blankets/Pillows/Pillow

Cases

MISCELLANEOUS NEEDS:Baked Goods (pre-packaged:

sweet rolls, cookies, cakes, pies or doughnuts)

MilkJuiceCanned Goods (potted meats,

vegetables, soups, fruit)Soda

The need for these itemscontinues to grow every day.You may donate items or moneyto purchase them. Drop-offs areaccepted at 1550 N. MiamiAvenue or 28205 SW 125Avenue.

For additional information, please call our Donation Hotline(305) 329-3030 or e-mail [email protected].

PERSONAL HYGIENE:Shampoo/Bath SoapToothbrushes/ToothpasteDeodorant/Shaving CreamFeminine Hygiene ItemsDiapers (children and adults)Hair Brushes/CombsBaby Powder/Lotion/Baby

Wipes/Formula

GENTLY USED CLOTHING FORMEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN::Men’s and Women’s

Business AttireShortsT-ShirtsPlus-Sized Women’s ClothingBig and Tall Men’s ClothingMaternity ClothingInfant ClothingShoesSocksUnderwear

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:BedsCribsDressersMattress/Box Spring/FrameKitchen Table w/Chairs

Walkers (tri and quad)Canes/CrutchesBaby Items (blankets, car seats.

bottles, pacifiers, diapers)Strollers (single and double)

SPECIAL ITEMS:Special Activities for Children

(event outings, etc.)Camp Supplies (swim suits,

bags, towels, sunscreen)Backpacks/Vinyl Bags/

School SuppliesArts & Crafts SuppliesBoard Games/decks of cards/

educational games/ballsVideos/DVDs (G and PG

rated please)Computer Software Games

On Friday, November 3, 2006, CommunityPartnership for Homeless will host its Fifth Annual Gala at the JW Marriott in downtown Miami. For more information, please call (305) 329-3042.

Save the Date

With Community Partnership for Homeless as thebenefactor, the second annual Blue Cross Blue Shield ofFlorida Tropical 5K Run for the Homeless was a phenomenal success! On January 28, 2006, several sponsors worked tirelessly in preparing and promotingthe race. The result of their much-appreciated effortstotaled in more than 2,000 runners and walkers, joinedby local celebrities, to “run for the homeless” all whileincreasing awareness of homelessness in Miami-DadeCounty. The success of this race help raised thousands ofdollars for Community Partnership for Homeless. A special thanks to allwho attended andparticipated!

Next year, onApril 1, 2007,CPH will host itsvery own BlueCross Blue Shieldof Florida Celebrity5K, Run for theHomeless event.Save the date, asmore informationwill follow in thecoming months.

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PAID MIAMI, FLPERMIT NO. 2590

1550 North Miami AvenueMiami,Florida 33136

The Newsletter of Community Partnership for Homeless

Our MissionWe offer dignity

and hope to all

so that no persons

sleep on the streets

of our community.

InsideChairman’s Page............... 2Board Dates......................... 2CPH Volunteer

Appreciation Luncheon.. 3New Board Members,

Board List......................... 4The Gift of Giving................. 5Wishing Upon A Star.......... 5Tropical 5K Run................... 6Save the Date 2006 Gala.... 6

Summer 2006

Mobile Dental UnitCommunity Partnership for Homeless Celebrates theSuccessful Launch of its Mobile Dental Unit

Spanish novelist, Miguel de Cervantes, oncesaid, “Every tooth in a man's head is morevaluable than a diamond.“ Now, thanks to

Community Partnership for Homeless’ new state-of-the-art mobile dental unit, thousands of peoplea year will be able to experience exactly whatCervantes meant.

Since the launch of Community Partnership forHomeless’ mobile dental unit in early December2005, the unit has seen an average of six to sixteenpeople a day.

“This is a huge success,” said H. Daniel Vincent,executive director of Community Partnership forHomeless. “We are able to fill a large need in ourcommunity by taking these dental services to ourresidents.”

Stationed at the Chapman Center three days a week, and at the South Dade Center two days aweek, the new $350,000 dental unit is expected toserve approximately 3,600 homeless residents ofCPH per year.

The truck is far from ordinary. From the outside,

the dental unit looks like an oversized truck; but on the inside, it holds two full-functioning dentallaboratories. The unit provides free dental treat-ment to all of CPH’s residents and offers cleanings,fillings and extraction services to all residents free of charge.

Overseeing the Dental Unit is dentist, Laurence

Margolis, along with his assistants, Anita Salazarand Jessica Horne. Now tagged the “RoadsideDentist,” Dr. Margolis goes above and beyond, alsoproviding other intensive services.

“Thanks to CPH,thousands of peo-ple in need willfinally have the

ability to visit a den-tist, something thatmany people take forgranted,” Margolissaid.

NOVEMBER 2005Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida $ 90,000

Braman Motors $ 25,000

J. N. McArthur Foundation $ 10,000

Amarilis Osorio $ 10,000

The Batchelor Foundation $ 5,000

The Mailman Foundation $ 5,000

Bill Ussery Motors $ 5,000

DECEMBER 2005Huizenga Family Foundation $ 25,000

George B. Storer Foundation $ 20,000

Susan and Sidney Lawrence Kahn III $ 15,000

The Calvin Flavia Oak Foundation $ 5,000

Bruce Parker $ 5,000

Reyes & O’Shea, PA $ 5,000

JANUARY 2006HFSF Grants Management $117,500

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida $ 90,000

Samuel E. and Mary W. Thatcher Foundation $ 50,000

Ware Foundation $ 50,000

1997 Charitable Lead Unitrust $ 25,000

Braman Motors $ 25,000

ING $ 25,000

William & Irene Kaynor $ 15,000

BankUnited $ 10,000

J. N. McArthur Foundation $ 10,000

Amarilis Osorio $ 10,000

PR Racing $ 8,400

Sash Spencer $ 5,000

FEBRUARY 2006Baptist Health South Florida $125,000

PR Racing $ 5,800

MARCH 2006Health Foundation of South Florida $228,800

Health Foundation of South Florida $140,000

Trish & Dan Bell $ 50,000

Paula & Bob Brockway $ 50,000

The Paul J. DiMare Foundation $ 50,000

1997 Charitable Lead Trust $ 25,000

Food Industry Crusade AgainstHunger $ 20,000

James L. Davis Fund $ 5,000

Nancy Hector $ 5,000

John S. & James L. Knight Foundation $ 5,000

Judy & Jonah Pruitt, III $ 5,000

APRIL 2006Susan & Jim Carr $276,000

Publix Super Market Charities $ 90,000

James & Susan Carr $ 50,000

Lennar Foundation $ 50,000

R. Kirk Landon & Pam Garrison $ 30,000

Betty & Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. $ 10,000

FPL $ 10,000

Miami Herald Media Company $ 10,000

Anonymous $ 5,000

Ronald Book $ 5,000

Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable Foundation $ 5,000

Jean D. Shehan $ 5,000

Trivest Partners $ 5,000

LampsSofasCoffee TablesNight StandsDishes/GlassesPots/Pans/SilverwareSmall Household Appliances

(microwaves, toaster ovens, coffee pots, toasters)

Towels/Wash ClothsSheets/Blankets/Pillows/Pillow

Cases

MISCELLANEOUS NEEDS:Baked Goods (pre-packaged:

sweet rolls, cookies, cakes, pies or doughnuts)

MilkJuiceCanned Goods (potted meats,

vegetables, soups, fruit)Soda

The need for these itemscontinues to grow every day.You may donate items or moneyto purchase them. Drop-offs areaccepted at 1550 N. MiamiAvenue or 28205 SW 125Avenue.

For additional information, please call our Donation Hotline(305) 329-3030 or e-mail [email protected].

PERSONAL HYGIENE:Shampoo/Bath SoapToothbrushes/ToothpasteDeodorant/Shaving CreamFeminine Hygiene ItemsDiapers (children and adults)Hair Brushes/CombsBaby Powder/Lotion/Baby

Wipes/Formula

GENTLY USED CLOTHING FORMEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN::Men’s and Women’s

Business AttireShortsT-ShirtsPlus-Sized Women’s ClothingBig and Tall Men’s ClothingMaternity ClothingInfant ClothingShoesSocksUnderwear

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:BedsCribsDressersMattress/Box Spring/FrameKitchen Table w/Chairs

Walkers (tri and quad)Canes/CrutchesBaby Items (blankets, car seats.

bottles, pacifiers, diapers)Strollers (single and double)

SPECIAL ITEMS:Special Activities for Children

(event outings, etc.)Camp Supplies (swim suits,

bags, towels, sunscreen)Backpacks/Vinyl Bags/

School SuppliesArts & Crafts SuppliesBoard Games/decks of cards/

educational games/ballsVideos/DVDs (G and PG

rated please)Computer Software Games

On Friday, November 3, 2006, CommunityPartnership for Homeless will host its Fifth Annual Gala at the JW Marriott in downtown Miami. For more information, please call (305) 329-3042.

Save the Date

With Community Partnership for Homeless as thebenefactor, the second annual Blue Cross Blue Shield ofFlorida Tropical 5K Run for the Homeless was a phenomenal success! On January 28, 2006, several sponsors worked tirelessly in preparing and promotingthe race. The result of their much-appreciated effortstotaled in more than 2,000 runners and walkers, joinedby local celebrities, to “run for the homeless” all whileincreasing awareness of homelessness in Miami-DadeCounty. The success of this race help raised thousands ofdollars for Community Partnership for Homeless. A special thanks to allwho attended andparticipated!

Next year, onApril 1, 2007,CPH will host itsvery own BlueCross Blue Shieldof Florida Celebrity5K, Run for theHomeless event.Save the date, asmore informationwill follow in thecoming months.

TROPICAL 5K RUN 2006

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