BrightView Honored with Community Award in South Florida

BrightView’s longstanding commitment to supporting the communities of Miami and Homestead was recently recognized by being named the 2025 recipient of the Corporate Impact Award by Chapman Partnership.

Chapman Partnership operates two homeless shelters, one in Miami and one in Homestead, Fla., and provides 800 beds every night for those who are experiencing homelessness. However, Chapman Partnership is more than just providing shelter, but also provides access to dental and psychiatric care, Head Start for children up to age 5 and afterschool and summer programs for school-age kids, and job training and placement for adults.

BrightView has provided professional landscaping services for Chapman Partnership’s two locations for years, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and vibrant outdoor space for the thousands of people who have walked through Chapman Partnership’s doors, but the partnership has gone far beyond just landscaping.

With Chapman Partnership providing job placement, BrightView has become one of the companies that has welcomed new team members from the shelter, providing opportunities for these individuals who are working to build stability in their lives.

Along with this, every December, BrightView teams in South Florida organize a holiday gift drive to ensure that every child living in both of Chapman Partnership’s centers—infants through teenagers—receives a wrapped present. For more than two decades, team members have come together to purchase, wrap, and deliver these gifts for roughly 150 to 200 children every year.

“It’s truly a team effort,” Gonzalez said. “The passion our branches have for the people in need in their communities is inspiring. Everyone steps up, from buying gifts to wrapping presents, because we care about these kids and their families. We want them to know they’re seen, valued, and supported.”

That shared commitment to making a lasting impact has created a powerful and enduring partnership between BrightView and Chapman Partnership—one built on compassion and a mutual desire to support the community.

“We are incredibly grateful for this meaningful partnership and the generosity BrightView shows year after year,” said Candice Myles, Chapman Partnership’s Community Relations Manager. “Their continued support brings joy, comfort, and a sense of normalcy to the children and families we serve. It means so much to know that our community can count on caring partners like BrightView who never forget the importance of giving back.”

Each year, Chapman Partnership honors a company that has gone above and beyond in making a difference for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Miami-Dade County with the Corporate Impact Award.

“It is an incredible honor to be recognized by Chapman Partnership, but the real reward has always been knowing that we’re making a difference for these families, especially the children during the holidays,” Gonzalez said. “This award isn’t just about what we’ve done, but about what we’ll keep doing. We’re committed to showing up, supporting Chapman Partnership, and making a positive impact year after year.”