Camden Community Partnership – Serving the Camden Community

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CONNECT THE LOTS is a community-driven initiative to activate Camden, New Jersey's parks and underutilized spaces through the implementation of artistic, cultural, and recreational projects and activities. The goals of the initiative are to engage Camden residents in neighborhood transformation, create safe nodes of activity, and to bring vibrancy to Camden’s corridors and public spaces.

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The Camden Invincible initiative is designed to highlight the progress being made in the city, understanding that much work remains ahead. Camden Invincible is also dedicated to changing perceptions and applauding the collective efforts of people who are rebuilding this beautiful city.

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Camden Works is committed to helping Camden residents find employment by guiding them through the entire process from preparation, skills development, recruitment and placement. By providing resources, case management and wrap-around services to encourage job-retention, Camden Works offers holistic support to residents of Camden looking for pathways to a viable career.

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The Camden Collaborative Initiative is a solutions-oriented partnership between governmental, non-profit, private, and community-based agencies formed to plan and implement innovative strategies to improve the environment, health, and quality of life for residents in Camden, NJ.

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CHIP encompasses a range of services, including assessments of roofing, siding, masonry, electrical systems, plumbing, insulation, HVAC repairs, and general carpentry. These evaluations help determine the necessary improvements to ensure safe and comfortable living conditions for residents. If you need assistance, call (855) 599-5155.

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Camden Loop doesn’t follow a set schedule like traditional public transit does, instead we come when and where you want. When you’re ready to go, use the Camden Loop app to book a ride, and walk a short distance to meet your driver at a nearby corner. We’ll pick you up in a clean, comfortable vehicle, and get you on your way — fast, easily, and affordably.

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Make a pledge today to help support the programs that enrich the lives of Camden Residents!

Who We Are

Prioritizing a residents-first approach, we address housing, public safety, infrastructure, education, neighborhood initiatives, and green space development to enhance residents' quality of life. Community engagement is key, involving leaders, residents, employers, educators, and nonprofits to ensure ongoing economic growth and security. Through strategic investments, we aim to instill a renewed sense of pride and contribute to Camden's renaissance. We invite others to join us in the collective effort for a new Camden—a Camden Rising!

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Exciting changes are coming to Sheila Roberts Park! 🛝🚧

Phase 1 is underway at 6th & Washington in Cooper Plaza. Crews are installing the new play structures now, and the soft, shock-absorbing surface will be added later this month. When it’s done, the playground for kids ages 2-12 will have jungle gyms, a sensory board, better lighting, and new security cameras.

Stay tuned for more updates as we await the opening in spring 2027.🌷
📍 Sheila Roberts Park, 6th & Washington Sts.
#SheilaRobertsPark #InclusivePlay #CamdenNJ #playground

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Thank you, Team Camden.

On Tuesday, hundreds of leaders from business, government, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and the community gathered at Adventure Aquarium for Camden Community Partnership’s 2026 Annual Meeting, Camden Connected: People, Places, Progress.

We were honored to welcome New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, recognize CCP’s founding institutions and members, and present this year’s Camden Hero Award, George E. Norcross, III. Together, we highlighted bold community and economic development initiatives and the power of partnership in building a brighter future for the City of Camden.

The day was a reminder that Camden’s progress isn’t the work of any one organization. It comes from partners who invest, advocate, and show up.

Our sincere thanks to our sponsors, speakers, honorees, and guests, and to the CCP team that made it all happen.

View more highlights with the link in our bio.

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Thank you to the sponsors who made our 2026 Annual Meeting possible! Your commitment to Camden directly supports essential initiatives in housing, public safety, infrastructure, education, green spaces, and employment.

#CamdenConnected #CamdenNJ #CCPAnnualMeeting

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As one of Camden`s premier annual gatherings for public and private-sector leadership, tomorrow`s event will provide a unique opportunity to connect with influential decision-makers, celebrate community achievements, and hear directly from the Governor of New Jersey.

We look forward to seeing you all TOMORROW! Doors open at 2:00 PM.

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Camden Community Partnership is honored to welcome New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill as keynote speaker for the 2026 Annual Meeting, Camden Connected: People, Places, Progress.

Join Camden`s leaders, partners, and neighbors for an afternoon of celebration, recognition, and networking - and help sustain CCP`s year-round work across the city.

With less than a week until the event, now is the time to secure your seat for one of Camden`s premier annual gatherings!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Doors open at 2:00 PM
Adventure Aquarium | Camden, NJ

Tickets are on sale now! Reserve your seat today by clicking this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camden-community-partnership-2026-annual-meeting-tickets-2003316158558?aff=oddtdtcreator

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At our 2026 Annual Meeting, Camden Community Partnership will honor the founding institutions whose vision and partnership established Cooper`s Ferry Development Association, now CCP. We will also remember Mayor Melvin "Randy" Primas, whose leadership helped create the organization.

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will be the keynote speaker at our 2026 Annual Meeting, "Camden Connected: People, Places, Progress!"

Join us for an afternoon of celebration with Camden leaders, community partners, residents, and supporters as we honor the individuals and partnerships shaping Camden’s future.

With less than a week to go, now is the perfect time to reserve your seat! 🎟️

🗓 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🕒 Program starts at 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Adventure Aquarium | 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ

Tickets are on sale now! Link in bio

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From connecting residents to jobs through Camden Works to expanding access with the Camden Loop, supporting home repairs through the Camden Home Improvement Program, and reimagining underutilized spaces through Connect the Lots, CCP’s work creates real opportunities for Camden`s individuals, families, and businesses.

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Proceeds from our 2026 Annual Meeting directly support these initiatives, helping strengthen our neighborhoods and build a more equitable future for Camden.

Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting, Camden Connected: People, Places, Progress.
🗓 Tuesday, October 27 | Doors open at 2:00PM, event starts at 3:00 PM
📍 Adventure Aquarium

🎟 Individual tickets are on sale now! To purchase, visit the link in our bio.

#CamdenConnected #CamdenNJ #CamdenWorks #CamdenLoop #ConnectTheLots #CommunityImpact

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Building a stronger Camden takes all of us. Thank you to our Visionary Sponsors!

🎟️ Individual tickets are available now — link in bio!
#CamdenConnected #CamdenNJ #CCPAnnualMeeting

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A little planting today leads to a greener Camden tomorrow! 🌱 Last Saturday, we gathered at Stockton Station Park to plant trees and invest in the future of our neighborhoods. 🌳

Community-driven work like this takes continued partnership and support. Proceeds from CCP’s 2026 Annual Meeting help fuel initiatives that move Camden forward.

Join us October 27 for Camden Connected: People, Places, Progress. Be part of the progress! 🎟️
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now — link in bio!
#CamdenConnected #CamdenNJ #CommunityImpact #GreenerCamden #CamdenCommunityPartnership

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We want to thank our Pioneer Sponsors: Camden Education Fund, Pennoni, The Joint Board, Rutgers University—Camden, Rowan University, PS&S, LLC, and Block by Block. Your support truly makes a difference.

Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are still available. Tap the link in our bio to join us.

#CamdenNJ #CCPAnnualMeeting #CamdenConnected

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We honor the five institutions whose vision laid the foundation for Camden Community Partnership:

- @thecampbellsco
- @coopernorcrosshealthnj
- @rutgers_camden
- @cityofcamdengovernment
- RCA

Together, they established the Cooper`s Ferry Development Association, now known as CCP. We will celebrate these organizations while also remembering Mayor Melvin "Randy" Primas, whose leadership was instrumental in creating this organization.

Join us on Tuesday, October 27, for the 2026 Annual Meeting "Camden Connected: People, Places, Progress."

Tickets are on sale now. Tap the link in our bio to reserve your seat.

#CamdenNJ #CCPAnnualMeeting #CamdenConnected

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Dennis Hayes,
Vice President

Dennis Hayes joined Camden Community Partnership in May 2024 as Vice President, bringing over twenty-five years of project and team management experience to the organization. Dennis is a highly skilled professional whose subject matter expertise is in several areas including Construction Management, Facility Operations, Communications Systems (Telecommunications and Land Mobile Radio), Energy Solutions, Public Safety Agency Operations, Homeland Security, Regulatory Affairs, Land Use, and Environmental Engineering. His portfolio reflects CCP’s economic development, infrastructure, transportation, and sustainability projects and initiatives.

Dennis has managed multi-million dollar projects throughout the State of New Jersey, most recently serving as Senior Project Manager for STV overseeing the construction of the Joint Health Sciences Center which is a 100,000 square-foot biomedical research facility that is home to Rowan University, Rutgers University-Camden, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden County College and the Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden Board of Governors. The project was estimated at $75 million infusing investment into the Downtown Camden EDs and MEds corridor. Before the Joint Health Sciences Center, his portfolio also included managing the semi-historic renovation of the Rowan Camden Campus Bank Building. The project involved the renovation of a four-story granite/marble atrium originally constructed in 1928, renovation of the 5 th story from office space to academic space, renovation of a 3-story Annex structure from office space to academic space, and the construction of a 3-story multipurpose space at the rear of the original building.

Dennis previously worked for Economic Project Solutions as a Senior Construction Project Manager, whose responsibilities included daily oversight of multiple construction projects, including client meetings, project schedule maintenance, budget tracking, business process analysis, and report generation. While at EPS, Dennis managed the construction of an Urgent Care Facility for Chemed in Lakewood, NJ; three medical lab renovations for Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health in New Brunswick, NJ; the initial programming of Jersey City University Business School Expansion, and assisted in managing the historic renovation of the Lowe’s Theatre in Jersey City.

Dennis Hayes holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Studies from the Richard H. Stockton State College and several CEUs from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and the University of Toledo College of Engineering. He is OSHA 30 Certified, NJ Licensed N2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Subsurface Evaluator, and Underground Storage Tank Closure Certified (NJDEP), HEP Certified – US Fish and Wildlife Service, NJ Certified Tree Expert, and Certified Arborist – International Society of Arboriculture.

Alex Darling,
Senior Project Manager

Alex Darling joined Camden Community Partnership in May 2024 as Senior Project Manager, bringing a track record of success in both the public and private sectors. In this role, he currently manages the Camden Works Initiative, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s “Reinventing Our Communities” Camden Cohort Workforce Equity Planning effort, and the Camden Health and Athletic Association in addition to addressing the Digital Divide in Camden, NJ. Alex’s portfolio is reflective of CCP’s focus on advancing equity and working to improve the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) throughout the city.

Alex previously served as Aide to Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen and Department Head for the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services, where he acted as a liaison to federal, state, and local agencies, working directly with residents to connect them to services offered by government agencies and organizations. Alex identified emerging community issues and trends, often conducting site visits for resident concerns or participating in community outreach activities. His strategic thinking and dedication to process improvement were evident as he monitored case trends to propose recommendations for enhancing services.

Alex played a pivotal role in launching the City’s "My Camden NJ" mobile app, a comprehensive citizen engagement solution that provides residents with a user-friendly, digital gateway to access city services, report problems, and engage with their community. This experience underscores his commitment to advancing community engagement, effective communication, and innovation for the betterment of Camden and its residents.

Before his tenure with the City of Camden, Alex worked in the private sector for Holman Automotive, one of the largest integrated automotive service companies in North America. There, Alex focused on achieving business-related objectives for a portfolio of high-impact strategic accounts. His work involved developing and implementing tailored strategies to meet client needs, and collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure client satisfaction and success. Alex's ability to build strong relationships and deliver results for these key clients highlights his expertise in managing complex projects and driving business growth.

Prior to Holman Automotive, Alex worked for the Center for Family Services, a leading nonprofit social services provider, where he spearheaded the creation of a digital employee hub to foster employee inclusion and engagement across the organization's extensive network. This initiative helped improve internal communication and collaboration, ultimately enhancing the organization's ability to serve the community.

Alex holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Temple University's Fox School of Business in 2017.

Robert Corrales,
Vice Manager

Robert Corrales joined Camden Community Partnership as Vice President in 2023, supporting the organization’s community and economic development initiatives. Mr. Corrales oversees a diverse project portfolio including but not limited to park rehabilitation and restoration, Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) programs, workforce development efforts, special events, and related economic development initiatives. He brings nearly twenty-two years of executive management and public relations experience in State and local government.

Prior to joining Camden Community Partnership, Mr. Corrales served as Township Manager for Evesham Township. In this role, he was charged with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the largest municipality in Burlington County. Under his leadership, the Township successfully preserved 187 acres of land from the threat of overdevelopment. Mr. Corrales’ notable accomplishments also included working with developers to ensure ongoing Township projects remained on track and under budget, developing a capital improvement plan for parks and open space, successfully negotiating three labor contracts for the Township, and spearheading new public communication initiatives to broaden resident outreach and service delivery.

Robert previously served as Business Administrator for the City of Camden, responsible for overseeing all Department Heads, developing and managing an annual municipal budget totaling approximately $185 million, instituting sound fiscal controls and budgetary practices, as well as, implementing regulatory and statutory mandates. As a result of his leadership and executive management experience, Mr. Corrales assisted the Mayor by formulating public policy which helped set the stage for the transition of the Camden Police Department to the Camden County Police Department, achieved the first investment grade bond rating in decades, and paved the way for public-private investment totaling more than $2 billion.

Working for New Jersey state government, Robert Corrales has served as Press Secretary to Governor Jon S. Corzine, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications for the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) and Public Information Officer for the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL).

Robert received his Master’s Degree in Labor and Employment Relations and his B.A. in Labor Studies from Rutgers University.

Dana L. Redd,
President/CEO

Dana Redd is President/CEO of Camden Community Partnership, Inc. a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as the catalyst for the preservation and growth of a vibrant Camden. In this role, Ms. Redd is the key management leader responsible for implementing the strategic plan and managing a diversified special project portfolio, including neighborhood initiatives, public infrastructure, and business development. She is charged with overseeing the administration, annual budget, board development, fundraising, and creating public-private partnerships.

Dana has worked in various positions from local government to the New Jersey State Senate, most recently serving as CEO of the Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden Board of Governors. As former CEO, Ms. Redd was responsible for board operations, construction, and management of a 95,000-square-foot Joint Health Sciences Center. Ms. Redd worked to develop programmatic and policy initiatives that reflected the Board’s mission and overarching objectives of education, economic development, and civic engagement. She led the creation of the innovative South Jersey Institute for Population Health and secured $4.5 million in state funding for new health initiatives, including population health research, workforce development, and STEM training programs for Camden youth.

While serving as Mayor of Camden, she successfully transitioned the city from state takeover to local control. Camden emerged as a national model for urban recovery in America during her tenure. Redd rallied a coalition of citizens, community organizations, faith-based leaders, businesses, universities, healthcare providers, state officials, and local government entities to improve the quality of life for Camden residents.

Under her leadership as mayor, Camden posted significant improvements in public safety statistics with the creation of the Camden County Police Department’s Metro Division and its commitment to community policing. Redd led a full state intervention in the Camden City School District to improve academic outcomes for urban youth. Redd leveraged and attracted $2.5 billion in public/private investment to stimulate economic growth and job creation. Upon completing her term as mayor, Camden achieved a Standard & Poor credit rating of BBB+, a first in more than 15 years.

Before she was elected Camden mayor in 2009, Redd represented New Jersey’s Fifth Legislative District as a state senator, where she served on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, the Senate Committee for Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee and the Joint Committee on the Public Schools. She co-sponsored and secured the passage of $3.9 billion in new school construction for New Jersey’s Abbott School Districts. Redd sponsored legislation creating the Homeless Trust Fund.

Dana Redd is a graduate of Rutgers: The State University of New Jersey (Camden Campus) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Studies. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Services Administration from Lincoln University.

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