United Way of Camden County continues to be committed to helping people. Every day thousands of lives are affected by the programs we support. In order to resolve the problems facing Camden County residents, a strategic approach is required. United Way of Camden County is moving forward in a new direction focused on improving conditions among our community's most vulnerable populations. Moreover, we feel that the best way to accomplish this goal is through a strategic comprehensive funding plan.

Through a partnership with the Walter Rand Institute at Rutgers University, United Way conducted a community-wide assessment to identify issues that are of most concern to the people who live and work in Camden County. Over the past year, United Way volunteers and staff have worked to define clear focus areas and develop a Community Impact Agenda. After much collaboration with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, private businesses and government officials, United Way created bold initiatives designed to tackle the community's most important human service issues. This agenda is focused on creating lasting community change. At its core, the agenda includes specific community initiatives around the focus areas- all designed to solve the community's most pressing problems using a proactive fundamental approach.

The United Way's Impact Cabinet has selected two initiative areas on which to focus its efforts: At-Risk Youth and Economic Self-Sufficiency. Currently, United Way of Camden County is looking to invest in programs that will assist our organization in achieving success within these above-stated focus areas. Funding will be dedicated to strong, outcome-based programs serving Camden County residents that address either one or both of these initiatives.

Initiative Areas:

At-Risk Youth: Camden County At-Risk youth, ages 7 through 18, will become academically successful, substance free, law abiding and avoiding early parenthood.

Economic Self-Sufficiency: Camden County residents who are not economically self-sufficient will become self-sufficient by attaining work readiness, financial literacy, long-term employment and adequate housing, as well as establishing credit and opening a bank account.

When funds are available to in these two initiative areas United Way will publicize the RFP via this website and through direct mail. Applicants must meet the following guidelines in order to be eligible for consideration:
• All applicants must be a nonprofit 501(C)(3) or a public agency (municipal, county, or state).
• Agencies requesting funding must have an established accounting system that is audited
  annually.
• United Way of Camden County is a non-discriminatory agency and does not engage in or
  will not support any agencies that do not adhere to federal governmental non-discriminatory
  policies and practices.

Questions?
Contact Kathleen Hahn at (856) 963-2720, ext 48 or kathleen_hahn@uwccnj.org.