CAMDEN, NJ – Camden Community Partnership (CCP) today announced that it was awarded a $7,500 grant from the OceanFirst Foundation which will support the community, social, and wellness initiatives that vastly improve the quality of life for Camden residents.

“We are truly grateful to the OceanFirst Foundation for their $7,500 grant,” said CCP Co-chair and Camden Mayor Victor G. Carstarphen. “The support we receive from OceanFirst is vital to our mission and plays a crucial role in improving and enriching the lives of Camden residents. OceanFirst Foundation is a wonderful partner and we truly value their ongoing commitment to our community.”

The funds will allow CCP to utilize its technical expertise, process-oriented convening skills, and strong working relationships to implement resident-driven neighborhood plans in the City. Consistent with the OceanFirst Foundation’s priorities of improving the quality of life for individuals and families, activities include, but not limited to, building/activating open spaces (with local arts and culture), improving roadways and infrastructure (to improve access and mobility), developing resilient pilot initiatives for flood-prone neighborhoods, and creating workforce pipelines for residents in the training and/or employment sector.

For more information on the vast initiatives and programs offered by Camden Community Partnership, please visit www.camdencommunitypartnership.com.

Photo Caption from left to right: Executive Director of OceanFirst Foundation, Katherine Durante; President & CEO of CPP, Dana L. Redd; COO of CCP, Joe Myers

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About Camden Community Partnership:

Camden Community Partnership (CCP) was founded in 1984 as a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to planning and implementing high-quality urban redevelopment projects to revitalize the City of Camden. CCP’s initial focus was concentrated on the redevelopment of Camden’s downtown waterfront area – serving as the planner, promoter, and master developer of more than $600 million of private and public investment at the Waterfront. Since then, CCP has expanded their mission to act as the umbrella organization to bring stakeholders together and implement a holistic approach to revitalizing Camden. With a residents-first approach at the core of what we do, CCP focuses on housing, public safety, infrastructure, education, neighborhood initiatives, park and green space development, and facilitates the creation of employment opportunities. Strategic investments in these areas act as a catalyst for future growth and bring a renewed sense of pride in Camden as a vibrant place to live, work and play. Learn more: https://camdencommunitypartnership.com/.