Press Release: Camden Education Fund Awards $430,000 in Grants
MEDIA ADVISORY
July 26, 2023
Contact:
Theresa Spencer
(267) 997-3354
tspencer@bellevuepr.com
CAMDEN EDUCATION FUND AWARDS $430,000 IN GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS SERVING YOUTH
Camden Education Fund will present a check of $430,000 to local nonprofits through its Youth-Serving Organization (YSO) competitive grant program on Wednesday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m. Now in its third year, the YSO program provides operational and program funding to Camden-led nonprofit organizations serving youth aged 3-18.
The organizations offer a wide range of supports to students including mentoring, mental health supports, opportunities in the arts, career exposure, and summer enrichment.
“We are thrilled to provide dedicated funding and support to youth-serving organizations that create opportunities for students to develop their interests, explore their passions, and build positive relationships,” said Giana Campbell, the executive director of the Camden Education Fund. “By investing in these organizations, we are also investing in our youth and their success inside and outside of the classroom, which is more important than ever.”
“Camden Education Fund is a strong supporter of organizations that go above and beyond to serve our youth and make an impact in our community. I am extremely grateful for their generosity and partnership. I congratulate all the grantees and thank them for their consistency and commitment to our youth” said Vic Carstarphen, Mayor, City of Camden.
WHAT: Announcement of $430,000 gift to local nonprofits in Camden
***INTERVIEW AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES***
WHO: Giana Campbell, Executive Director, Camden Education Fund
Vic Carstarphen, Mayor, City of Camden
WHEN: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Speaking Program and Check Presentation: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Camden Arts Yard
317 Market St
Camden, NJ 08102
A full list of grantees is below
$40,000 grants
B.O.S.S. Mentoring
I Dare to Care
Rising Leaders Global
Women of the Dream
$25,000 grants:
Camden Dream Center
Camden Repertory Theater's PACE Program
Daelight Foundation
Free All Minds Academy
Movimiento Tricolor
Social Responsibility Through Me
Superior Arts Institute
The Hoodbrary
$5,000 grants
Adolescent Achievers
After-School All-Stars
Camden Centerville Simbas
Camden County Sheriff Foundation
Center for Aquatic Sciences
Community Youth Advisory Leadership Board (CYLAB)
Education Over Everything
Food Bank of South Jersey
Institute for the Development of Education in the Arts (IDEA) Center
Neighborhood Collaborative Community Gardens
Raise the Bar Family Services
Salvation Army Camden Kroc Center
Wholesome Riches
WHYY, Inc.
About Camden Education Fund:
The Camden Education Fund (CEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating progress in Camden’s public school system. CEF works with families, school partners, and community leaders to identify citywide needs in education. CEF then provides grants and develops strategic partnerships to address these citywide needs. Grantees include schools, non-profits, and universities.
In 2020, Camden Education Fund committed $1.2 million to public schools in Camden, including $800,000 for the Open Doors, Safe Classrooms grant to help schools prepare to safely reopen and $370,000 to ensure all students had access to laptops. In 2021, Camden Education Fund announced $1.2 million in funding to public schools in Camden to enable the creation of new innovative settings for students with disabilities.
