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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...

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 Joseph Fund Visits Camden Catholic High School

Executive Director, Brian Riggs, and Communications Coordinator, Angela Chhour, visit The Joseph Fund Scholars at Camden Catholic High School Last Friday, November 5th, The Joseph Fund Executive Director, Brian Riggs, and Communications Coordinator, Angela Chhour,

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Bridging the Gap Gala: A Night to Remember

A night of celebration, inspiration, and empowering Camden’s youth With over 200 guests in attendance, The Joseph Fund of Camden’s Bridging the Gap Gala was a night to remember! The night included inspirational speeches from the invincible

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Chidinma’s Journey with The Joseph Fund

How The Joseph Fund Empowered Chidinma to Pave Her Own Path Born and raised in Camden, Chidinma is a St. Joseph’s Pro Cathedral and Catholic Camden High School alum and is currently studying Sociology and

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Former Eagles Wide Receiver Announced as Gala MC

Vince Papale, former Eagles Wide Receiver and inspiration for Disney’s Invincible (2006) to host The Joseph Fund’s 7th Annual Gala The Joseph Fund of Camden has announced Vince Papale, will host their 7th annual Bridging the

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The Joseph Fund Welcomes New Board Members

The Joseph Fund welcome Fran Murphy and Altheia LaDuc to their Board of Trustees and Scholarship Committee The Joseph of Camden, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering Camden’s youth through education has welcomed Francis “Fran”

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Erianny’s Journey with The Joseph Fund

From immigrating from the Dominican Republic to pursuing her dream of becoming a Physical Therapist, read how education has inspired Erianny. At the early age of 3, Erianny Reyes and her family immigrated from the

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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...