Camden County OEO presents Community Day
CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ ─ Camden County Council On Economic Opportunity, Inc., a private, non-profit agency celebrating its 50th anniversary, is hosting “Community Day” ― an event featuring a day of fun-filled activities for persons of all ages, live entertainment, a classic car showcase, and a variety of food vendors ― in Cooper River Park (Stadium), on Saturday, August 27, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry to the event is free and open to the general public.
Other activities include a performance by the Universal Dance & Drum Ensemble, singers, a DJ, dancing, an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, and facial makeup makeovers. Limited transportation is available to the stadium.
“Camden County OEO is hosting Community Day in Cooper River Park as an opportunity for people to spend time together with their families, friends and community and enjoy a day of fun and to learn more about Camden County OEO’s programs and services,” says Arnold N. Byrd, Camden County OEO’s Executive Director.
Since its founding in 1966, Camden County OEO has provided comprehensive financial, educational and housing services to over a half-million clients and produced more than $500 million in services to the local economy. The agency’s 50th anniversary theme is also its slogan ― “Creating Opportunities and Making a Difference” ― for providing a range of programs and services to helping clients achieve self-sufficiency.
Based in Camden City and with offices in other townships and boroughs in Camden County, Camden County OEO is observing its 50th anniversary with a variety of events. Besides sponsoring Community Day, the agency’s Urban Women’s Center is coordinating a winter coat drive in December.
About Camden County OEO
In addition to providing programs and services to help clients achieve self-sufficiency, Camden County OEO offers material assistance to low-income persons in emergency circumstances. The agency’s comprehensive programs and services include: Community Action Services; Weatherization (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) LIHEAP & ENERGY; New Jersey (Statewide Heating Assistance and Referral for Energy Services) SHARES; (Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric bills) PAGE Program; Housing Construction and Rehabilitation; Emergency Services; Youth Employment and Training; Youth Activities; Homeless Prevention; Services to Homeless; Supportive Housing; Grandparents’ Support Group; Urban Women’s Center; Literacy Training; GED Training; Adult Basic Education; and Dollar-To-Dollar Individual Development Account (IDA) Program.
For additional information about Camden County OEO and the organization’s 50th anniversary celebration, contact Sam W. Pressley (sampress@sampress.com; phone 609-634-6369 or 856-582-3836), or Barry Smith (bsmith@cccoeo.com) at 856-964-6887.
