March 12, 2010
We need to reinforce the idea that we are powerful and can stand up for the good of our community. There is a lot of good in Camden we have to fight to keep it. - Marvin 15 year old Camden Resident
January 29, 2010
500 people, 26 different faith communities, 5 nights, 1 purpose
January 26, 2010
With momentum building and changes starting to occur, the Sword of the Sprit/CCOP local organizing committee in partnership with KACE has set their sights for the 4th and 5th Beads. These beads won’t come easy. The 4th Bead rests in the hands of the City of Camden and the 5th bead in the hands of the County.
January 25, 2010
Camden is on the road to redefining itself and the next 24 months will be crucial. Where 5 years ago growth and rejuvenation were merely hopes and idea, Camden's political leaders, businesses, faith institutions and residents are now seeing signs of change.
January 23, 2010
500+ residents share their thoughts on Camden's Recovery
January 13, 2010
“The progress marked by this demolition shows that together, we can achieve a good purpose; when we can get involved, and work together, we can support our officials in completing and streamlining a demolition and rehabilitation process” concluded Gordon Johnson.
November 10, 2009
CCOP leaders win commitment from City Coucil president to move imminent hazard resolution before Thanksgiving.
November 04, 2009
50 Plus teens and 1000 plus voters contacted
October 26, 2009
Camden Home Improvement Program winner of 2009 COSDA Sterling Achievement Award
October 13, 2009
Late Monday evening, October 12th, 100 clergy and religious leaders from CCOP met with Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Christie at Sword of the Sprit Christian Center in the Gateway section of Camden.
October 12, 2009
Rosa Ramirez, CCOP leader and Camden resident added, “During election time, public officials want and need to hear from the community, and that is what we are doing. We are not asking for any promises or campaign speeches, we are simply lifting up what life is like for Camden residents.”
October 08, 2009
Cramer Hill's 2009 Ugliest house to be demolished!
September 29, 2009
“We will go into the voting booth keeping our mind on what you say to us tonight and how well you answer the questions.” - Fr. Jud Weiksnar
September 21, 2009
"What are you really going to do for Camden residents and neighborhoods?"
September 16, 2009
“We’ve heard the Governor’s words, so what do we do now?...We get to work.” - Reverend Willie Anderson, CCOP Chair and Pastor at Sword of the Spirit
September 09, 2009
As Camden recovery struggles, our neighborhoods continue to suffer
August 28, 2009
Jose Bello of St. Andrews Episcopal Church “our community is under siege by thugs who terrorize our neighbors by beating, stabbing, robbing and killing them. These are our daughters, sons, moms and dads. We have to do something; this has to stop!”
August 27, 2009
“I may not have much more time left in office, but I will work to get this down before I leave,” exclaimed Mayor Faison. “I’m tired of trash and burnt out buildings - something has got to be done.”
August 25, 2009
"The winner is littered with trash, graffiti and aids the drug activity in this block. In addition to posing an imminent hazard both structurally and in terms of the quality of life of Cramer Hill residents, this property has already been identified and slated for demolition in the Cramer Hill Now Plan.” said Fr. Jud Weiksnar
August 19, 2009
The faith community’s live web cast call-in with President Obama this evening, August 19th – “40 Minutes for Health Reform” – will be unlike any other town hall or public event about health care.
August 08, 2009
CAMDEN Religious Leaders to Hold Prayer Rally for Health Reform for Senator Menendez, Senator Lautenberg, and Congressman Andrews
July 23, 2009
"I will come out again to Camden in September" Candidate Chis Christie in response to Msgr. Robert McDermott's invitation to CCOP's September Gubernatorial Forum.
“By voting for the ugliest house, we want to draw attention to the fact that many of these houses have become part of the landscape in Cramer Hill. Some have been here for weeks, but neighbors tell us one of them has been burned out for 22 years,” - Fr. Jud Weiksnar, O.F.M.
October 06, 2008
In late September, the city of Camden, NJ began accepting applications from homeowners in neighborhoods in certain parts of North, East, and Central Camden to participate in the city's innovative Camden Home Improvement Program.
May 15, 2008
Rev. Heyward Wiggins, pastor of Camden Bible Tabernacle Church in North Camden and a leader in the PICO National Network, appeared with New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and Rep. Frank Pallone to support legislation that would block implementation of a federal rule limiting the ability of states to expand their children's health programs to families earning above 250 percent of the federal poverty level.
January 08, 2008
Less than two months after New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram stood before a packed crowd at Saint Joseph's Pro-Cathedral in East Camden and refused to commit to a clear timeline to hire a new police chief and civilian director, the tide has turned. On January 7, Milgram named a new chief of police for the city as well as replaced the state's civilian police director.
November 13, 2007
Camden Churches Organized for People mobilized more than 800 faith-community members to meet with New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram and the city's state-appointed Chief Operating Officer.
April 25, 2007
Rev. Heyward Wiggins, of Camden Churches Organized for People, represented the PICO National Network today in testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health.
March 14, 2007
Rev. Heyward Wiggins of Camden Churches Organized for People represented PICO National Network at a press conference announcing the introduction of new legislation to provide affordable health coverage to all children in the United States.
December 20, 2006
Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP) held a press conference with state and city officials to launch an $8 million home improvement program that will finance the rehabilitation of 300 homes in Camden.
November 02, 2006
School districts in Denver, Camden, New Jersey and Gilroy, California were the latest to embrace the Parent-Teacher Home Visit Project as a tool to build instructional relationships between home and school.
September 06, 2006
The State of New Jersey is about to launch a home repair program that will make $7.5 million in grants available to Camden homeowners to repair and renovate their homes.
November 02, 2005
In follow-up to CCOP's July 18, 2005 Action meeting with state Treasurer John McCormac, a team of CCOP leaders has held a series of work sessions with state officials to develop the guidelines for a new Camden Home Improvement Program that will channel $7 million in home repair grants to approximately 250 Camden homeowners.
July 18, 2005
More than 500 people attended a Community Action meeting organized by Camden Churches Organized for People, in partnership with Concerned Black Clergy of Camden City to present a Progress Report on Camden's Recovery on the third anniversary of the landmark Camden Recovery Act's being signed into law.
October 13, 2004
Two years after winning passage of a $175 million recovery plan, Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP) is insuring that residents benefit from the revitalization of their city.
April 27, 2004
In 2002 Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP) won $175 million in new state investment to revitalize the city. Today CCOP continues to fight to make sure that these funds are spent to benefit local residents.
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