Camden County has seen homelessness increase by 20% since 2020. Officials hope a Blackwood facility now under construction will address the need. The Inquirer reports that the housing will be named after a former Camden city attorney, the $22 million Martin McKernan Supportive Housing Center in Blackwood is expected to be completed in spring 2026, according to spokesperson Dan Keashen. Ten of the center’s 60 units will be set aside

Get your skates and glide into WinterFest's Ice Skating at Cooper River Park, presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners! Opening Friday, November 28th through February 22nd at Cooper River Park. This fun-filled event will have hot cocoa, beautiful decorations, and all the skating you can handle. Bring your friends and family to feel the thrill of the ice! Please note, WinterFest is an official Toys for Tots drop-off location.

Election Day is around the corner. Voting is easier than ever with Vote By Mail (VBM). Make your voice heard and be sure to vote. The VBM ballot is the same paper ballot you would receive at your polling site on Election Day, just without waiting in long lines. VBM allows you to send in your ballot early at one of the 29 convenient dropboxes throughout Camden County. Dropboxes are very secure, monitored by security cameras and collected every day. Vote early and save yourself

County Clerk Pamela Lampitt will be providing weekly updates on the elections and how to vote. Vote By Mail ballots started hitting mailboxes last week. Here are some upcoming important election dates to keep in mind. Last day to register to vote: May 20th. Last day to apply for VBM by mail: June 3rd. Sample ballots mailed: June 4th. Early voting runs: June 6th-8th. Last day to apply in-person for VBM: June 9th. Primary in-person voting: June 10th. Once you receive and complete your ballot, drop it in any of the 29

The Camden County Homelessness Resource Fair, hosted by the Camden County Board of Commissioners, will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cathedral Kitchen, located at 1514 Federal Street, Camden, NJ. This event, which is part of the HUD Annual Point in Time Count, is designed to provide essential services and resources for individuals

Camden County needs Disaster Response Crisis Counselors (DRCC). These are volunteers who work alongside local and state emergency response partners to respond to the needs of communities during disaster situations. DRCC’s are trained in disaster response, disaster behavioral health and crisis counseling. Clinical mental health experience is not required. Join first responders at emergency shelters and reunification centers after hurricanes, fires, public or mass shootings or terroristic events. Help connect those in need