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Camden County faith-based volunteer resources for homeless outreach, food distribution, clothing assistance, and shelter support. Join us in serving our community.

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Homeless Outreach & Volunteer Opportunities

Faith-based organizations in Camden County providing homeless outreach, street ministry, and volunteer opportunities.

Cathedral Kitchen

Provides hot meals, job training, and homeless services. Volunteers serve meals, sort donations, and support reentry programs.

📍 601 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102

Joseph's House of Camden

Catholic Worker house serving homeless men. Provides hospitality, meals, clothing, and spiritual support. Volunteers welcome for meal service and companionship.

📍 400 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08103

Hopeworks Camden

Youth development nonprofit providing tech training and job opportunities. Volunteers mentor youth in web development, GIS mapping, and career readiness.

📍 1801 N. 10th Street, Camden, NJ 08102

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley

Provides homeless services, transitional housing, and support programs. Volunteer opportunities include meal service, mentoring, and community outreach.

📍 Camden County area - multiple locations

Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP)

Faith-based community organization working to improve conditions for Camden families through advocacy, organizing, and social services. Affiliated with PICO National Network.

📍 Camden, NJ
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Food Pantries & Distribution Volunteers

Church food pantries and community food banks serving Camden County. Volunteers help with food sorting, distribution, and pantry operations.

St. Joseph's Pro-Cathedral Food Pantry

Catholic parish food pantry serving Camden residents. Volunteers needed for food sorting, bagging, and distribution to families in need.

📍 2847 Westfield Avenue, Camden, NJ 08105

First United Methodist Church Food Pantry

Weekly food distribution program serving Collingswood and surrounding areas. Volunteers assist with setup, food distribution, and cleanup.

📍 201 Dayton Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry

Community food pantry providing groceries to families in Camden. Volunteer opportunities include food pickup, sorting, and distribution.

📍 401 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103

Community FoodBank of New Jersey

Major food bank serving Camden County. Volunteers sort food donations, pack boxes, and support mobile food distribution events.

📍 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (Regional office)

Caring Hearts Soup Kitchen

Provides free hot meals and groceries to Camden residents. Volunteers prepare meals, serve food, and distribute groceries.

📍 543 Line Street, Camden, NJ 08102
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Clothing Distribution Centers

Organizations providing free clothing, winter coats, and professional attire. Volunteers help sort donations, organize clothing, and assist clients.

Cathedral Kitchen Thrift Store

Provides free clothing to those in need and operates a thrift store supporting job training programs. Volunteers sort clothing and assist shoppers.

📍 601 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102

Urban Promise Camden - Clothing Closet

Youth development ministry with clothing closet serving families. Volunteers organize clothing drives and distribute clothing to students and families.

📍 3601 Main Street, Camden, NJ 08105

Salvation Army Camden Citadel Corps

Provides emergency clothing assistance, winter coat programs, and community services. Volunteers help with clothing distribution and special programs.

📍 1301 North 27th Street, Camden, NJ 08105

Goodwill South Jersey

Operates donation centers and provides free clothing vouchers for job seekers. Volunteers assist with donation processing and store operations.

📍 Multiple locations in Camden County
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Temporary Housing & Shelter Resources

Emergency shelters, transitional housing, and homelessness prevention services in Camden County.

Jonah House - Men's Shelter

Emergency shelter for homeless men operated by Cathedral Kitchen. Provides beds, meals, case management, and pathways to permanent housing.

📍 Camden, NJ (Address provided at intake)

Volunteers of America - Homefront Program

Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing for homeless families and individuals. Case management and housing navigation services.

📍 Camden County - call for intake

Urban Promise Haven - Transitional Housing

Transitional housing for young adults aging out of foster care. Provides safe housing, life skills training, and mentoring.

📍 3601 Main Street, Camden, NJ 08105

Camden County Office of Homelessness Services

County agency coordinating homeless services, emergency shelter placement, and housing assistance programs. Central intake for shelter services.

📍 600 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102

Joseph's Carpenter Society

Provides transitional and permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless men. Faith-based recovery and reentry support.

📍 400 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08103

New Jersey 2-1-1 - Housing Emergency Hotline

24/7 statewide information and referral hotline for emergency shelter, housing assistance, and homelessness prevention resources.

💬 Text your zip code to 898-211

Catholic Charities Family and Community Center - Financial Assistance

Emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and housing-related expenses. Eligibility guidelines include true hardship documentation, bank statements, proof of hardship, landlord/utility company cooperation, and demonstration of sustainability.

📍 Camden, NJ
📄 Bilingual application available (English/Spanish)

Mickle Tower Senior Housing (50+ Elderly)

Housing Authority of the City of Camden public housing for seniors aged 50+. Preferences for Camden residents, homeless individuals, veterans, domestic violence victims, and disabled persons. Bilingual application available.

📍 200 Martin Luther King Jr., Camden, NJ 08102
🏢 Application Office: 2021 Watson Street, 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08105
👵 Eligibility: Age 50+ (Elderly Housing)

Churches with Men's Ministry Programs

Local churches in Camden County and Delaware Valley area with active men's ministry programs, Bible studies, and fellowship groups.

First Baptist Church of Camden

Active men's ministry with weekly Bible studies, prayer breakfasts, and community outreach. Men's fellowship meets Saturday mornings for accountability and spiritual growth.

📍 1301 Kaighn Avenue, Camden, NJ 08103

Lawnside Baptist Church

Men's ministry with monthly gatherings, service projects, and spiritual mentorship. Focus on building strong Christian men who serve their families and community.

📍 200 Charleston Avenue, Lawnside, NJ 08045

Second Baptist Church of Camden

Historic church with men's fellowship and Bible study groups. Offers leadership development and community service opportunities for men of all ages.

📍 1100 Kaighn Avenue, Camden, NJ 08103

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

Men's ministry with prayer meetings, community outreach, and discipleship programs. Partners with local organizations for service projects and youth mentoring.

📍 1032 Spruce Street, Camden, NJ 08103

Grace United Methodist Church - Haddonfield

Men's fellowship with monthly breakfasts, Bible studies, and service projects. Focus on faith, family, and community involvement in the Delaware Valley area.

📍 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Parkside Baptist Church - Gloucester

Men's ministry with weekly Bible studies, accountability groups, and outreach programs. Emphasizes spiritual growth, leadership, and servant ministry.

📍 1 Brookside Drive, Gloucester City, NJ 08030

Bible Ministries Fellowship Church - Philadelphia

Delaware Valley area church offering community ministry resources and faith-based support. Active in serving the greater Philadelphia region.

📍 425 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Discipleship & Leadership Programs

Faith-based discipleship classes, leadership training, and mentorship programs available in-person and online.

RightNow Media - Online Discipleship

Comprehensive online library of Bible studies, leadership training, and men's discipleship content. Available 24/7 with thousands of video resources for personal and group study.

💻 Online Platform
📚 Men's studies, leadership courses, Biblical training

Man in the Mirror - Men's Leadership

National ministry offering online discipleship courses, leadership development, and church men's ministry resources. Focus on authentic Christian manhood and leadership.

💻 Online & In-Person Programs

Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry - Online

Online ministry training courses including leadership development, spiritual growth, and ministry formation. Self-paced programs for men pursuing deeper faith and ministry calling.

💻 Online Courses

Promise Keepers Men's Ministry

National men's discipleship movement with online resources, small group materials, and annual conferences. Focus on men living out faith in family and community.

💻 Online Resources & Live Events

John Maxwell Leadership Training

World-class leadership development programs with Christian values. Online courses, certifications, and mentorship for men pursuing leadership excellence in ministry and business.

💻 Online Leadership Courses

Men's Fraternity - 33 The Series

Authentic manhood curriculum for men's small groups. Covers Biblical masculinity, relationships, work, and leadership through video-based studies and group discussion.

📚 Small Group Curriculum
💻 Available through RightNow Media
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Ministry & Clergy Licensing

Information and resources for men pursuing ministry credentials, ordination, and clergy licensing recognized throughout the United States.

Universal Life Church (ULC)

Free online ordination recognized in all 50 states. Quick process for those called to ministry. Provides credentials for weddings, baptisms, and chaplaincy services.

💻 Online Ordination Available
⏱️ Process Time: Immediate online

American Marriage Ministries (AMM)

Free online ordination for wedding officiants and ministers. Recognized nationwide with legal credentials for performing marriages and other ministerial duties.

💻 Online Ordination Program
⏱️ Process Time: Immediate

Christian Leaders Alliance (CLA)

Credible Christian ministry licensing and ordination. Requires application review and ministerial commitment. Provides credentials recognized for chaplaincy, pastoral ministry, and religious worker visas.

📋 Application & Review Process
⏱️ Process Time: 2-4 weeks

International Ministers Forum (IMF)

Professional ministry credentials with licensing, ordination, and chaplaincy certification. Requires pastoral references and ministry experience verification. Full US recognition.

📋 Credentialing Organization

Get Ordained Online - Requirements Guide

Basic Steps to Ministry Licensing:
1. Complete online ordination application
2. Receive ordination certificate (digital/physical)
3. Register with county clerk if required
4. Obtain minister credentials package
5. Maintain annual membership (some organizations)

What You Can Do: Perform weddings, baptisms, funerals, spiritual counseling, chaplaincy services (hospitals, prisons, military with additional certification).

💡 Check state-specific requirements before performing ceremonies

Chaplaincy Certification Programs

Advanced credentials for hospital, prison, and military chaplaincy. Requires ordination plus specialized training through Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or equivalent.

🏥 Healthcare & Institutional Chaplaincy
📋 Requires: Ordination + CPE Training
⏱️ Training Duration: 6-12 months

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