YSO Directory

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To empower, cultivate and inspire young women in the city of Camden, New Jersey, and beyond to succeed in every aspect of their lives.

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To engage audiences, expand perspectives and empower communities through continuous learning, truthful reporting, healthy dialogue and amplification of diverse voices.

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To reach at-risk students with the love of God through intentional and collective partnerships, weekly food distributions, classes and mentorship programs.

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UrbanPromise believes in the beauty and people of Camden, standing proudly as an integral part of the community and a testament to what happens when we believe in young people and give them a place of true belonging.

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The Work Group operates the New Jersey Youth Corps of Camden, a voluntary program for young people who have dropped out of school. We serve young adults ages 16 to 25 who are looking to earn their high school diploma while engaging in work experience, career exploration, and life skills. The Work Group equips at-risk […]

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The mission of The Neighborhood Center is to generously love our neighbors as ourselves with abundant service and hope today and every day.

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Nurturing the minds of urban communities one page, one chapter, one book at a time.

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Symphony in C provides the next generations of musicians and composers with experiences in performance and in engaging with the community, helping musicians to develop skills and experiences for professional success. The Symphony seeks to support musicians in achieving their visions in the changing world of symphonic music.

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(SRTM) equips young people who come to their programs with skills and support they need to become positive leaders in their local communities.

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To transition at-risk youth into productive young adulthood and beyond, through trauma focused and strength-based services.

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Through a unique and community-driven approach, Raise the Bar Family Services Inc. (RTB) aims to enhance the overall well-being of individuals with disabilities and their families by developing high-quality programs, cultivating an inclusive community, and making resources more accessible for all.

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To promote improved access to economic, social and cultural opportunities and resources for low income individuals and their families with special emphasis on the Hispanic population.

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Transforming youth through martial arts. Empowering the next generation. Save Our Children.

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The mission of the Parada San Juan Bautista, Inc. is to create solidarity and harmony within the entire community.

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To improve the quality of life for Camden residents by promoting community engagement, environmental sustainability, and food justice through the creation and maintenance of community gardens.

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To provide services and resources to address the social and economic barriers facing the Dominican community and to unite the Dominican community to advocate for themselves.

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Together, we have the power to transform lives forever, motivate social-economic growth, and provide opportunities for a brighter future based on entrepreneurial education.

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Each year at Mighty Writers we teach more than 4,500 kids to think clearly and write with clarity so they can achieve success. We host writing workshops in Greater Philadelphia, New Jersey and Texas. Since 2020, we’ve been distributing groceries and other essentials to families in our communities. Mighty Writers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded […]

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At LUCY Outreach we empower our youth on their journey to become community leaders by providing programs that offer a safe haven, and support their educational, social, emotional, and physical growth.

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ID2C Association is committed to providing educational, vocational and therapeutic resources to their participants, which will assist them in overcoming obstacles that impede upon their success; teaching them to recognize the power of their voices and the value of their lives.

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To provide youth with the tools they need to excel academically, athletically, professionally, and emotionally through mentorship in a family environment with various workshops teaching academics, life skills, sports training, career exposure, and more.

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The Food Bank of South Jersey exists to provide an immediate solution to the urgent problem of hunger by providing food to people in need.

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Once, our communities thrived on genuine connections neighbors knew each other, supported one another, and fostered a positive, tight-knit spirit.FTS Tailgate is here to rebuild that bridge.The First Timers Society was born from the stories of those who came together at a tailgate, sharing the excitement of their “first time” experiences. What began as individual […]

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ECYA’s purpose is to provide an opportunity for Camden’s youth to play and learn sports. They are committed to developing players’ skills, teamwork and leadership while providing an environment that fosters the highest degree of participation, sportsmanship and fun.

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To help the inner city community raise awareness on suicide/prevention.

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CFET’s mission is to empower our community through education, collaboration, and advocacy to ensure a thriving future with clean air, clean water, and healthy food.

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The Center for Aquatic Sciences CAUSE (Community And Urban Science Enrichment) Program offered comprehensive, year-round youth development programming with a STEM focus in a cohort model for 8th – 12th grade students from Camden City schools.

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A sports based organization which is more of a family environment. Pushing that narrative has been what we look to need to continue while helping keep the youth off the streets and occupied.

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The Monarchs’ vision is not only to add to Camden’s rich basketball history, but to also be part of it’s revitalization.

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Pastor Wiggins believes that his ministry is primarily the saving of souls, and the bettering of lives lived here on earth.

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Pastor Wiggins believes that his ministry is primarily the saving of souls, and the bettering of lives lived here on earth.

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To educate and support young men ages 8 – 18 by providing workshops, life skills, and career development through individual and group mentoring.

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After-School All-Stars provides comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life.

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At A Hand to Hold, our mission is to support and empower underprivileged youth by providing the tools and resources they need to thrive beyond their circumstances through workshops and mentoring.

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To help the inner city community raise awareness on suicide/prevention. PACE students are offered intensive training in theater arts and music performance and composition. These intensive trainings are accompanied by on-going rigorous academic coaching and mentoring year round. PACE’s summer installation enables students to have full day instruction, coaching and arts emersion exposure to world […]