2023
Impact Report “When we talk about impact, we’re talking about a
vibrant community where the lives of residents are
noticeably improving. Together, working hand in hand, we are centering resident voices and striving to ensure that everyone can share in the prosperity of a stronger Waterfront South. To witness the incredible difference we are making, we invite you to explore our 2023 Year Impact Report!”
~ Carlos Morales Executive Director
A year filled with heart
Programs & Services Affordable Housing Community & Facility Development Direct Family Support ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Free Food Distribution Weekly Mobile Farmers Market Diaper & Formula Distribution Coat Drives Project Night Night
MJD Fieldhouse
♥ Youth programming ♥ Free Summer Camp ♥ Open Gym
“We build the places to call home. The spaces that strengthen communities, support families, and change lives.”
2,000 Impact Snapshot Children
Catch the Wave: Waterfront South Neighborhood Plan The Waterfront South Community has come together to “Catch the Wave!” We are building on our positive assets and facing our challenges to create a future of opportunities for our community. The Waterfront South Neighborhood Planning process (2021-2022) created the comprehensive 10-year community development vision that identifies goals for housing, economic development, youth, greening, arts & culture, public safety, and many other important aspects of the neighborhood.
& Families Served
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Projects Makerspace & Artist Studios
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eart of Camden will create a place where arts and culture reflect neighborhood identity and character while offering opportunities for economic growth. Updates include rehab of underutilized property; additional artist spaces in the neighborhood complimenting the Arts District; and new walk-in retail space in decades.
Jasper Street Housing
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eart of Camden will create new homeownership opportunities for families.
Funding our Mission
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he Heart of Camden is committed to the responsible stewardship of all funds and programs. We offer this overview of how revenue received supports our mission. Expenses & Admin 25%
Housing 27%
MJD Fieldhouse 8% Family Services 5%
Community Dev 35%
Two properties will be given a full rehab and will create two units of high-quality affordable housing.
Direct Family Services
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upporting children and families yields large future benefits. 2,000 people served through programs such as free food distribution, fresh mobile farmers market partnership with Virtua, hundreds of diapers distributed, back to school supplies, coat drive and Project Night Night.
Years of growing IMPACT
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he Heart of Camden, along with its Board of Directors, is committed to providing effective, sustaining, and transparent projects, programs and services that truly change the lives of the children and families that we serve.
MJD Fieldhouse Gym
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ith High quality programming to promote wellness, community connections, and a place to gather, the fieldhouse continues to be the only neighborhood gym serving many of South Camden’s families.
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2018 $361,084
2019 $442,064
2020 $427,002
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2021 $359,698
2022 $873,729
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e couldn't have done it without your generous support. Thank you to all of our donors, volunteers, sponsors, and friends. CommunityAffairs NJ DEPARTMENT OF
We offer our condolences to our donors who have lost a loved one or friend and have chosen to honor their memory with a donation so that their legacy will endure through our work.
To make a gift to the Heart of Camden, visit our website, www.heartofcamden.org and click DONATE or use the enclosed envelope to send your donation.
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We are also grateful to receive gifts that mark special occasions and recognize loved ones and friends.
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All remembrances and honorees are informed of the special tribute and the donor is thanked for their thoughtfulness.
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hroughout the year we try share our news, with updates on the many events and projects within our community. We would like to know the best way to update YOU so you remain informed. Please let us know your preference for communication with Heart of Camden. Print, email, or online? Just scan the QR code and you will be on our site quickly. We would love to hear from you, so…shoot us an email or drop us a note. Tell us how you want your information. We are happy to comply as we grow our organization!
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It’s where the Heart is! At the Heart of Camden, we build the places called home. The places, spaces, and programs that support communities, strengthen children & families, and change lives
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