There are a ton of amazing way to get involved this holiday season and give back! Presented by the Board of Commissioners and partnering organizations, join us at Adventure Aquarium on the following dates. To learn more, Click Here.
| Philadelphia Inquirer December 6, 2025 by Alfred Lubrano |
| Camden County is building 60 efficiency apartments for people experiencing homelessness |
| For Patricia Clark, who survived living on the streets of Camden for 25 years, the county’s move to build a supportive housing center with 60 efficiency apartments for people experiencing homelessness is a welcome development in a distressing moment. “The homeless rate is crazy, and this new place is needed, absolutely,” said Clark, 65, who struggled with substance abuse disorder starting at age 32 before going through recovery and becoming a homeowner and administrator at Joseph’s House of Camden, which offers shelter and support for unhoused people. “I thought I’d die as Jane Doe with a needle in my arm and a crack pipe in my mouth,” she said. “I’m so grateful for the help I got. I know the new center will help, too.” Named after a former Camden city attorney, the $22 million Martin McKernan Supportive Housing Center in Blackwood is expected to be completed in the spring, according to Camden County spokesperson Dan Keashen. Ten of the center’s 60 units will be set aside for emergency shelter, while the balance will be transitional housing, available to individuals for up to two years, according to Rob Jakubowski, director of Camden County Homelessness and Community Development. Residents will be offered case-management services that typically include counseling, employment help, and assistance finding permanent housing, he said. |
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Galloway Township, NJ – Detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Gloucester Township Police Department were recently honored by the New Jersey Sex Crimes Officer’s Association, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief Anthony Minosse.
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Gloucester County’s Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van will be making TWO stops next week to provide free, on-site support and resources to the community.
🚌 STOP 1 – Newfield
📍 Liberty Bell Motel – 2656 Harding Way, Newfield, NJ
🗓️ Tuesday, December 9
🗓️ Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 10AM–2PM
🚌 STOP 2 – Pitman
📍 First Baptist Church Pitman / Lighthouse Community Center – 30 N. Broadway, Pitman, NJ
🗓️ Thursday, December 11
⏰ 10AM–2PM
💙 Services Available at Both Locations
Our WOW Van team provides free connections to:
✔️ Substance use treatment
✔️ Medical & health services
✔️ Shelter & housing assistance
✔️ Mental health resources
Professionals on-site include doctors, nursing & med students, peer recovery specialists, and social workers, ready to help individuals access the care and support they need.
📞 Newfield Info: 856-384-6985
📞 Pitman Info: 856-384-6885
📲 Scan the QR code(s) on the flyer for additional details.
On Thursday, December 4 ,68 new recruits will be graduating from the 92nd Basic Police Recruit Class of the Camden County College Police Academy. Of the 68 recruits, 5 will be joining the Camden County Police Department. In a special keynote address, all recruits will hear from Chief Anthony Minosse of the Gloucester Township Police Department.
“These new officers have demonstrated incredible discipline and dedication throughout the course of their training,” Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “The Board of Commissioners looks forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on communities throughout our region.”
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Camden, NJ – Welcome to the team! The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has hired a new detective, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
On Monday, December 1, 2025, Detective Nikki Barron was sworn in by Prosecutor MacAulay before Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris, Chief of Staff Michael Mangold, and Deputy Chief of Detectives Randall MacNair.
Detective Barron joins the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office after having most recently served as a police officer with the Cherry Hill Police Department. She previously served for six years with the Hartford (CT) Police Department as a police officer and detective. She is a graduate of the University of New Haven.
First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas theme, Home Is Where The Heart Is, illuminates the heartfelt character of America within the People’s House.
The First Lady’s creative inspiration is drawn from the joys, challenges, and frequent motion derived from motherhood and business. “The constant movement has taught me that home is not merely a physical space; rather, it is the warmth and comfort I carry within, regardless of my surroundings,” America’s First Lady reflects. “This Christmas, let’s celebrate the love we hold within ourselves, and share it with the world around us. After all, wherever we are, we can create a home filled with grace, radiance, and endless possibilities.”
Fostering the Future Red Room
First Lady Melania Trump appointed renowned designer, Hervé Pierre, to oversee the implementation of her creative vision. Blue butterflies illuminate the “Fostering the Future Red Room,” a transformational experience dedicated to the foster-care community, a cause the First Lady has championed since 2021. The striking color combination coupled with the butterflies symbolic meaning of transformation and renewal capture the essence of Christmas.
Mr. Pierre also created a limited-edition tour booklet—an artful keepsake that captures the magic of this year’s White House’s holiday theme for guests to treasure.
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Members of the Kansas American Legion Family provided a full Thanksgiving Dinner to military families during the Big Red One Turkey Run. (Photo by Evert Nelson)
In 2008, a group of Kansas American Legion Riders got together to come up with a way to support the soldiers going through the newly opened Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) at Fort Riley. The resulting idea: The Big Red Turkey Run, which would deliver Thanksgiving dinners to the soldiers and their families just ahead of the holiday.
Eszter Blair, a member of ALR Chapter 40 in Leonardville who was one of those involved in the initial run, said around 25 military families going through the WTB were provided dinners that year.
The scale of the operation, as well as both the recipients and participants, has grown dramatically. But the mission remains the same – to ensure those serving at Fort Riley know The American Legion Family has their back.
Continue reading “Legion Dishes Out Food, Camaraderie and Blessings”The 8th Annual Turkey Trot will took place in Haddonfield on Thanksgiving morning, organized by Teams Work for Good, a Haddonfield-based, youth-led non-profit.
This year’s event is supporting Kids Alley, Food Bank of South Jersey, and Teams Work For Good.
Over 600 runners are currently registered, which is a race record. Registration for the Turkey Trot can be found here: https://www.teamsworkforgood.org/.
Continue reading “Over 600 Runners Participate in 8th Annual Turkey Trot in Haddonfield”
The 8th Annual Turkey Trot will took place in Haddonfield on Thanksgiving morning, organized by Teams Work for Good, a Haddonfield-based, youth-led non-profit.
This year’s event is supporting Kids Alley, Food Bank of South Jersey, and Teams Work For Good.
Over 600 runners are currently registered, which is a race record. Registration for the Turkey Trot can be found here: https://www.teamsworkforgood.org/.
Continue reading “Over 600 Runners Participate in 8th Annual Turkey Trot in Haddonfield”
Camden, NJ – The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office recently took time to give back and brighten the Thanksgiving season for those in need. On November 21, 2025, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris, Deputy Chief of Detectives Randall MacNair, and multiple staff members prepared approximately 200 sandwiches, which were donated to Cathedral Kitchen in Camden. The office also concluded a Thanksgiving food drive, collecting non-perishable items for Sacred Heart Parish in Camden. We are proud to support these long-standing community organizations and the important work they do for the residents of Camden. For more information on how you can help, please visit www.cathedralkitchen.org and www.sacredheartofcamden.com.