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— -- The following groups are working to help underprivileged children in Camden, N.J. and across the country. Click on the blue links below to learn more about the organizations and how you can help.
CAMDEN, N.J.
If you would like to contribute to the Mayor's fund for needy people in Camden, please write to:
Camden Youth Enrichment FundP.O. Box 2528, Camden, NJ 08101-9998
UrbanPromise: Urban Promise's mission is to equip Camden's children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth and Christian leadership.
Boys & Girls Club of Camden County:The Boys & Girls Club of Camden County works to provide every child with the essential tools needed for a successful and bright future. Every day, the Boys & Girls Club of Camden County strives to improve each child's life by implementing self-esteem, courage, and positive values through all of the educational programs. Club members receive tutoring, computer training, sports education, homework help, and mentoring.
Camden County Youth Services Commission: The Camden City Youth Services Commission, a division of the Camden Center for Youth Development, Inc., is a partnership of youth-serving groups and organizations seeking to make a difference in the lives of Camden City children, youth and families.
Metro Camden Habitat For Humanity in Camden: Metro Camden Habitat for Humanity (MCHH) is a Christian housing ministry dedicated to partnering with deserving people in need of decent homes. Volunteer labor, cash and in-kind contributions and interest-free mortgages combine to make home ownership possible for families who could not otherwise afford to own their own home. These families earn their homes by working "sweat equity" alongside the volunteers. MCHH promotes community in the neighborhoods in which it works and provides education and support to help new homeowners succeed.
YMCA of Camden County: Together, the nation's 2,617 YMCAs are the largest not-for-profit community service organization in America, working to meet the health and human service needs of 20.2 million men, women and children in 10,000 communities in the United States. YMCAs are at the heart of community life across the country: 42 million families and 72 million households are located within three miles of a YMCA.
Camden Youth Services Center: 856-757-7644
Camden Youth Enrichment Fund: 856-757-7285
Food Bank of Southern N.J.: 856-662-4884
Salvation Army: 856-338-1700
My Brother's Keeper: 856-365-1336
Volunteers of America: 856-854-4660
Guadalupe Family Services: 856-365-8081
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Boys & Girls Club of America:In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.
Big Brothers Big Sisters:Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. We have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country - including yours.
YMCA: Together, the nation's 2,617 YMCAs are the largest not-for-profit community service organization in America, working to meet the health and human service needs of 20.2 million men, women and children in 10,000 communities in the United States. YMCAs are at the heart of community life across the country: 42 million families and 72 million households are located within three miles of a YMCA.