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Philanthropy Section

Camden, N.J has a variety of Non-Profit Tax-Exempt Organizations aimed to assist city residents with a wide range of health and social services free or reduced charge to residents. Camden City, having one of the highest rates of poverty in New Jersey, fueled residents and local organizations to come together and develop organizations aimed to provide relief to its citizens.The 2000 Census cites that Camden's income per capital was $9,815. This ranking made Camden the poorest city in the state of New Jersey, as well as one of the poorest cities in all of the United States. Camden was once a thriving industrialized city home to the RCA Victor, Campbell Soup Company and containing one of the largest shipping companies. Camden's decline stemmed from the lack in jobs once these companies moved over seas. Many of Camden's Non-Profit Organizations emerged during the 1900's when the city suffered a large decline in jobs which affected the city's growth and population. These organizations can be located in all of Camden NJ sub-sections and offer free services to all city residents in an attempt to combat poverty and aid low income families. The services offered range from preventative health care, homeless shelters, early childhood education, to home ownership and restoration services.

One of Camden's most prominent and longest running organizations with a span of 103 years of service, is The Neighborhood Center located in the Morgan Village section of Camden.The Neighborhood Center was founded in 1913 by Eldridge Johnson, George Fox Sr., Mary Baird, and a host of local families geared to provide a safe environment for local children and to promote Academic, Athletic and Arts Achievement aimed to remove families out of poverty. The services offered at The Neighborhood Center are Urban Community Farm, Child Care Learning Center, Arts and Education Program, camp Kumbaya summer camp, Sages and Community Kitchen program. Located at 278 Kaighns Avenue Camden, NJ 08103 (856) 365-5295.

Center for Family Services Inc Offers a number of services and programs that total 76 free individual programs. This organization has operated in South Jersey for over 90 years and is one of the leading Non Profits in the city. Cure4Camden is a community ran program focused on stopping the spread of violence in Camden and surrounding communities. They focus on stopping the spread of violence in the Camden City communities of: Center for Family Services offers additional programs such as : Active parenting and Baby Best Start program, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, Rehabilitative Care. They are located at 584 Benson St Camden NJ 80103.
 * Liberty Park
 * Whitman Park
 * Centerville
 * Cooper Plaza/Lanning Square

Cathedral Soup Kitchen, Inc. A Human Service based Non- Profit Organization that is the largest emergency food distribution agency in Camden N.J. The organization was founded in 1976 by four Camden residents after attending a lecture given by Mother Theresa. They ran off of donated food and funds for fourteen years until they were granted tax exempt status as a 501(c) (3) corporation in 1990. They provide 100,000 meals a year and launched a Culinary Arts Catering program in 2009.The organization offers Employment Preparation & Procurement, Food Programs, Free and Reduced Fee Health and Dental Care, Culinary Arts Programs. They are located at 1514 Federal street Camden NJ 08105. They provide hot meals Monday through Saturday to Camden County residents.

Catholic Charities of Camden, Inc. is a Faith based Organization which advocates and uplifts the lives of the poor and unemployed. The extent of the services offered exceed those of any of Camden's other Non- Profit Organizations. Some of the services offered include; Adoption services, Immigration Legal Assistance, Veteran Services, Substance Abuse Assistance, Disaster Response, Housing Assistance, Domestic Violence Counseling, Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Education, Homeless & Housing, Housing Support, Preschools, Urban & Community Economic Development. Located at 601-603 Clinton St Camden NJ 08103.

Additional Non- Profit Organizations in the Camden City:

Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP) is an arrangement between various congregations of Camden to partner together against issues in the community. CCOP is affiliated with Pacific Institute for Community Organization (PICO).

.Project H.O.P.E : Organization offers Healthcare to the Homeless, Preventative Health Care, Substance Abuse Programs, Social Work Services, Behavioral Health Care. Address: 519-525 West Street Camden, NJ 80103.

Heart of Camden : Organization offers Home Renovation and Restoration Services, Home Ownership Programs. Address: 1840 S. Broadway, Camden NJ 08104, 856-966-1212

Fellowship House of South Camden : Organization offers Christian Based After School and Summer programs Address: 1722 South Broadway, Camden, NJ 08104 (856) 964-4545.

Volunteers of America.org : Organization offers Emergency Support, Community Support, Employment Services, Housing Services, Veterans Services. 525 Cooper St 08102 Camden New Jersey 856) 338-0123.