The Chapman Partnership presented Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho with the prestigious Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Humanitarian Award on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the organization’s 2017 Illuminations Gala.
The award is given to an individual or organization that follows the moral and civic examples of Alvah H. Chapman Jr. in serving the homeless. Carvalho was given the award for his commitment and passion to help the homeless regain their dignity. The district serves the food, shelter, and educational needs of thousands of homeless students and their families.
“Receiving the prestigious Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Humanitarian Award is a great and humbling honor,” Carvalho said. “I believe in the potential of all children. At Miami-Dade County Public Schools, we work tirelessly to encourage students, particularly those most vulnerable, to dream big, embrace innovation, and set high goals.
“Providing support and resources to children and families who are displaced through initiatives such as Project UP-START is not uncommon to the work we do; it is part of our mission to place every child on a path to personal and academic success.”
