HUD, VA TO PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING AND SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 10,000 HOMELESS VETS

March 29, 2012 by Leave a comment

HUD, VA TO PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING AND SUPPORT
TO MORE THAN 10,000 HOMELESS VETS
Latest estimate shows veterans homelessness fell by nearly 12Image percent

WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced today that HUD will provide $72.6 million to public housing agencies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to supply permanent housing and case management for more than 10,000 homeless veterans.

The permanent supportive housing assistance announced today is provided through HUD’sVeterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH), a program administered by HUD, VA, and local housing agencies to provide permanent housing with case management and other supportive services for homeless veterans across the country.  Read a complete local breakdown of the rental vouchers announced today.

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Child Abuse Awareness & The Juvenile Justice System Presentation

March 20, 2012 by Leave a comment

The  Community Planning & Advocacy Council, the Camden County Youth Service Commission, and the Commission on Child Abuse and Missing Children/DYFS Advisory Board are hosting a presentation on:

Child Abuse Awareness and the Juvenile Justice System
Date: March 30, 2012
Time: 9:00AM
Location: Camden County Boathouse
                    7050 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08109

For more information, click here

Advanced Registration Required:   Download  REGISTRATION INFORMATION  here.

                                                                                                                  

Presented by:  Camden County Prosecutor’s Office & CARES Institute  

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Village Wrap Inc.: Walk-A-Thon for Sobriety & Recovery

March 19, 2012 by Leave a comment

On St. Patrick’s Day; Saturday, March 17th; employees from the Community Planning & Advocacy Council- CPAC took part in the first annual “Walk-A-Thon” hosted by Village Wrap Inc. The walk was to support “sobriety & recovery” and the proceeds from the event will go toward assisting their clients who are in recovery. In the spirit of the holiday, participants were given shamrock flags,  necklaces, and “leprechaun ears” to help show their support while walking.  The walk took place at the lovely Cooper River Park and the weather could not have been more beautiful!

CPAC would like to thank Village Wrap Inc. for hosting the successful event.

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Southern NJ Regional Continuums of Care Forum

March 9, 2012 by 1 Comment

On March 8th, 2012 at the beautiful Camden County Boathouse on the Cooper River, the Community Planning & Advocacy Council (CPAC) facilitated an event for the Southern NJ Regional Continuums of Care in which a presentation was given by Annemarie Uebbing, CPD Field Office Director of the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development. The purpose of the presentation was to demonstrate the manners in which Southern New Jersey area Public Housing Authorities and Homelessness Continuums of Care can collaborate to better help the populations they serve.

A team from the Housing Authority of the City of Camden, led by Executive Director Dr. Maria Marquez, was on hand to address the attendees regarding the many services that they provide. The City Housing Authority also cosigned the invite letter to the event. Continuum of Care and Housing Authority representatives from nearly every county in the Southern NJ Region were present at the event.

CPAC would like to thank Annemarie Uebbing of HUD, Dr. Maria Marquez (and her team) of the Housing Authority of the City of Camden, Gino Lewis of Camden County Community Development, Charles Ansert of the Center for Family Services & Camden/Gloucester County Continuums of Care, Richard Brown of Monarch Housing, The Camden County Boathouse, and McFadden Catering for the delicious refreshments.
Download the presentation here:  http://www.box.com/s/qlb8e3h8bb8akdpgyomr

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ADHD to Obesity, Bullying to Substance Abuse: Simple Solutions to Perplexing Problems

March 5, 2012 by Leave a comment

ImageThe NJ Association of County Youth Services Commissions is sponsoring a FREE presentation by Dr. Dennis Embry.  Please forward to anyone/everyone you think may be interested.  This includes Parents, Teachers, Social Workers, Probation Officers, PTAs, etc.

Please download the Registration Flyer from the CPAC Drop Box.

Here is a link to find out more information about Dr. Dennis Embry and his work:  http://paxis.org/content/DennisBio.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

For more information, contact:

Juanita Fuller, Acting YSC Administrator
CPAC
2500 McClellan Avenue, Suite 110
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
P: 856.663.3998  F: 8566639394
Email: jfuller@cpachvi.org 

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2012 State/Community Partnership Grant Program RFP Released

February 28, 2012 by Leave a comment

Juvenile Justice Commission/ Youth Services Commission
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
2012 State/Community Partnership Grant Program

The Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that proposals will be accepted from eligible organizations interested in providing the specified services outlined further for youth and their families who are involved with or at risk of involvement with the Juvenile Justice System. A Review Committee of the Camden County Youth Services Commission administered by CPAC: The Community Planning & Advocacy Council will evaluate proposals and make recommendations through CPAC’s Board of Trustees to the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders on the allocation of these funds. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is based on the availability of funds. Amount Available: Up to $40,000.

Download the RFP Notice and Application from CPAC Drop Box.

For more information, contact:

Ashley Maxwell, JMDT Coordinator
CPAC
2500 McClellan Avenue. Suite 110
Pennsauken, NJ  08109

P: 856.663.3998 ext. 229
Fax: 856.663.9394
Email: jmdt@cpachvi.org

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Human Trafficking Workshop Postponed

February 23, 2012 by Leave a comment

The Human Trafficking Workshop scheduled for Friday, February 24th has been postponed.   The event was to take place at the Camden County Boathouse from 10-12 pm.
This event will be rescheduled at a later date.

For more information, contact:

Ashley Maxwell, JMDT Coordinator
CPAC
2500 McClellan Avenue. Suite 110
Pennsauken, NJ  08109

P: 856.663.3998 ext. 229
Fax: 856.663.9394
Email: jmdt@cpachvi.org

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Rivershark’s Job Fair Coming Soon!

February 21, 2012 by Leave a comment

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National Parent Leadership Month Celebrated

February 16, 2012 by Leave a comment

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Over 160 Parent Leaders and Community Partners joined CPAC and Parents Anonymous of NJ in celebrating National Parent Leadership Month at the beautiful Camden County Boathouse located along the scenic Cooper River in Pennsauken, NJ on Saturday February 11, 2012. One of the few snow showers of the season did not keep away the participants of this auspicious event that recognizes the value and hard work of our Parent Leaders in our Communities. We are especially proud to announce that out of all the nominations that were received regionally, two of our own Community Parent Advisory Council Members, Mr. Calvert Tolbert and Ms. Edna Davis were the recipients of the Juanita Chavez and Jolly K Awards respectively this year. Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez reminded us of the Covenant we made to our families and communities to make the Bill of Rights for Children Youth and Families a reality. Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt was impressed to see the commitment and dedication shown that day to celebrate our parents and families. She shared her goals for the newly created Committee for Children and Women. She wants to see equality in compensation for the many women who are supporting families in our communities. CPAC and Parents Anonymous of NJ are truly grateful to all the sponsors who supported the event through their generosity and belief in Parent Leadership.

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The New Normal: Collaborations between Housing Authorities & Continuums of Care

February 3, 2012 by Leave a comment

Save the Date
Thursday, March 8, 2012 9am-4pm (Registration @ 8:30 AM)                                                  
HEARTH Act: The New Normal
Collaborations between Housing Authorities & Continuums of Care
HUD representatives will give a presentation, and host a discussion, regarding the manners in which Housing Authorities can collaborate with their local Homelessness Continuum
Camden County Boathouse Directions
7050 North Park Drive
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.Register Here
Free of Charge ~ Registration Required~ Refreshments Will Be Served
Contact us at jdifrancesco@cpachvi.org for more information

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