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Denim American Bistro collects hundreds of pair of jeans for homeless

Many kids need to be reminded to fold their jeans, more likely draping them over the back of a chair or tossing...

The Joseph Fund Announces James Wujcik as New Board Member

The Joseph Fund, a Camden-based nonprofit organization, recently announced the addition of James K. Wujcik of Cinnaminson to its...

Moorestown's Ed Hutchinson Named Board President of The Joseph Fund

The Joseph Fund, a Camden-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Ministries of St. Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral, has named...

Good Morning, Camden Catholic

The Joseph Fund enjoyed an annual tradition with our high school students. On Friday, November 15th, Camden Catholic High School held its annual breakfast honoring scholarship recipients. This special event provides an opportunity for students

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$150k+ Raised in Historic Night

The Annual Celebration brought the total scholarship funds raised to $300,000. The Joseph Fund is honored to have welcomed our community back to Moorestown’s Main Street for our 2024 Annual Fundraiser and Celebration. The halls

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18 Middle Schoolers Thrive in HSPT Course

Next stop: high school! The Joseph Fund is proud to be with our Scholars for every step of their high school journey, including the preparation needed to enroll in high-quality high schools. Our High School

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Special Delivery!

They couldn’t believe it! On Thursday, The Joseph Fund returned to the Procacci Summer Enrichment Program to deliver a special treat! As a graduation gift, 52 students received their very own backpack filled with high-quality

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When School is Out, The Joseph Fund Steps In

The Procacci Family Summer Enrichment Program is back! On Tuesday, The Joseph Fund celebrated the return of the Procacci Family Summer Enrichment Program and welcomed the new class of Scholars! This joint initiative from The

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Summer Enrichment: The Foundation for Success

Kindergarten Graduation: The First of Many Academic Milestones We’re excited to share that our Kindergarteners have officially graduated and are preparing to embark on their journey to first grade! It’s a moment of immense joy

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A Breakfast of Joseph Fund Champions

As they settle into the school year, we celebrate our Camden Catholic scholars. On Friday, November 3rd, Camden Catholic High School hosted their annual breakfast for scholarship recipients. This event allows students and donors to

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200 People Raised $200,000

Our reimagined gathering honored all who uplift our Scholars. Our favorite day of the year has come and gone once more. Previously known as our Gala, this year’s annual event shifted to a Back to

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Celebrating 10 Years

A night of celebration, community pride, and empowering Camden’s youth. The Joseph Fund’s 10 Year Celebration was a true commemoration of the community. With over 200 guests in attendance, the Philadelphia Eagles being undefeated, and

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The following are press releases, media advisories, and agency statements about how we deliver on our mission, and the everyday impact our work has on the City of Camden. Read the latest News!

The Joseph Fund Receives $135,000 Grant From Harry R. Halloran Charitable Trust

The Joseph Fund, a Camden-based 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Ministries of St. Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral of...

Camden youth group's weekend at Pine Hill Scout Reservation a rare opportunity

Camden is about 15 miles from Pine Hill. But for a crew of nearly 40 city teenagers deep in the woods on Saturday, it may as well have been...

The Joseph Fund Takes Part In World Meeting of Families Paint Day

Paint Day is part of the World Meeting of Families collaborative with the Philadelphia Mural Arts program. 8 schools will part take in painting the...

The Joseph Fund Names Jim Catrambone Executive Director

The Joseph Fund, a Camden-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Ministries of St. Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral, has announced...

The Joseph Fund Announces New Board Members

The Joseph Fund, a Camden-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Ministries of St. Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral, recently announced...

Jon Bon Jovi pays visit to Camden homeless shelter Joseph's House

Even newly re-elected Camden Mayor Dana Redd found it hard to contain herself in the presence of legendary rocker Jon Bon Jovi....

The Joseph Fund BetterWorldians Radio Podcast

If you want to make a difference, start at home. That’s how The Joseph Fund got its start, thirty years ago, when Msgr. Bob McDermott...

Jim Catrambone Went Back To Camden With A Purpose

Jim Catrambone went to school in Camden until his junior year when the school he was attending closed. Now, decades later...

A Main Street Makeover

A little more than 10,000 Camden residents are foreign-born, according to 2013 census figures, about two-thirds of whom come from...

Camden's visionary 'Father Bob' is retiring

Msgr. Robert McDermott grew up on the 2900 block of Carman Street in the thriving East Camden of the 1940s and '50s, when family, faith, and....

Jon Bon Jovi keeps his commitment to Camden

“Today we prove once again that we are committed to Camden,” Bon Jovi said on the day he toured the shelter, called Joseph’s House. “Today we have...