purpose
Apr. 5, 2021 12:10 pm
Dan Rhoton: ‘What if Camden is a place you can source remote workers from?’
Can workforce development spark community revitalization? A new coworking space for tech trainees and alumni launched by Hopeworks may hold the answer.
method
Mar. 3, 2021 8:40 am
The Mighty Writers trajectory: How to start small, scale up with success, and pivot in crisis
After the pandemic shut down its five sites, the nonprofit took its literacy efforts online, and put boots on the ground to distribute food and necessities to the hard-hit communities it serves in North, West and South Philly.
funding
Dec. 14, 2020 3:47 pm
Where has the coronavirus relief money gone?
According to the National Governor’s Association, 7 out of 10 Coronavirus Relief Fund recipients say changing and unclear guidance from the Treasury Department has slowed the allocation process.
purpose
Sep. 1, 2020 8:49 am
Shortened census count will hurt communities of color, but there is still time to be counted
According to guest columnist Aggie Yellow Horse, the Black community is at greatest risk of a census undercount. Our Generocity infographic shows that Philadelphia, Wilmington, Camden, Norristown and Chester all lag in census completion.
funding
Mar. 23, 2018 12:07 pm
Compass is now offering pro bono strategic marketing help
The Greater Philadelphia branch of the national org that connect nonprofits to biz consultants is also expanding its reach to Camden.
method
Dec. 22, 2017 12:18 pm
How Invincible City Farms plans to bring jobs and fresh food to North Camden
"I have a firm belief that if we stop overlooking the resources within the city and leverage them to address the needs, the city can work its way out of this problem," said the social enterprise's founder, Fredric Byarm.
funding
Dec. 8, 2017 9:27 am
Camden nonprofits, earn some (basically) free design work from Penji
The digital design startup is offering unlimited design help for $1 per month to orgs serving Camden residents or students.
results
Dec. 5, 2017 9:20 am
TeenSHARP is making its ‘long overdue’ expansion into Philly
The Delaware-based college prep nonprofit is currently in talks to secure a fixed location on a university campus.
results
Oct. 23, 2017 12:55 pm
This social enterprise tackling food insecurity won the first Camden Catalyst pitch competition
Invincible City Farms took home $25,000 and committed to plopping its headquarters in the economically distressed city at Waterfront Ventures.
method
Sep. 22, 2017 12:42 pm
There’s an opioid epidemic in Camden, too. Here’s how one community health center is tackling it
Project H.O.P.E. takes a comprehensive, integrated approach when it comes to providing services for the homeless, many of whom are also dealing with opioid addiction. Successful treatment is about making a "partnership" with those who need help.
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