Camden Education Fund Awards $475,000 In Grants To 28 Local Nonprofits Serving Youth

Written By Gold Standard Creative

MEDIA ADVISORY
July 31, 2025
Contact: Mike Neilon, (610) 613-2664, mneilon@bellevuepr.com.

CAMDEN, NJ:

Camden Education Fund will present a check of $475,000 to local nonprofits through its Youth-Serving Organization (YSO) competitive grant program on Wednesday, July 30 at 3:30 p.m. Now in its fifth year, the YSO program provides operational and program funding to Camden-led nonprofit organizations serving youth aged 3-18. 

The receiving organizations offer a wide range of supports to students including mentoring, mental health supports, opportunities in the arts, career exposure, and summer enrichment. 

“We’re excited to once again provide much needed support for youth organizations that create vital opportunities for Camden students,” said Giana Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Camden Education Fund. “This year, we’ve focused our largest grants on Social-Emotional Learning, Mental Health, and academic recovery, empowering students to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.” 

WHAT:

Announcement of $475,000 gift to local nonprofits in Camden 

WHO: 

Giana Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Camden Education Fund 
Leaders from up to 28 local Camden nonprofit organizations 
***INTERVIEW AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES***

WHEN:

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Speaking Program and Oversized Check Presentation: 3:45 - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Buff Hall: Brotherhood of United Firefighters, Inc. 
871 Princess Ave 
Camden, NJ 08103 

A full list of grantees is below. 

$40,000 grants: 

  • B.O.S.S. Mentoring 

  • Camden Dream Center/Koinonia Family Life 

  • Movimiento Tricolor 

$20,000 grants: 

  • Camden Rep 

  • Daelight Foundation 

  • First Timers Society 

  • Free All Minds Academy 

  • I Dare to Care 

  • Pasha Arts 

  • Rising Leaders Global 

  • Social Responsibility Through Me 

  • Symphony in C 

  • The Neighborhood Center 

  • Camden 

  • WHYY 

  • Women of the Dream

$10,000 grants: 

  • A Hand to Hold 

  • Camden Bible Tabernacle 

  • CAUSE 

  • Centerville Youth Athletic Association 

  • Minority Allied Lenders 

  • Raise the Bar 

  • Wholesome Riches 

$5,000 grants: 

  • Adolescent Achievers 

  • Center for Environmental Transformation 

  • LUCY Outreach 

  • McCoys Stop the Hunger Food and Mobile Pantry 

  • Mighty Writers 

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.

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