Who We Are
Our Mission
- The Camden Schools Foundation is dedicated to supporting the students and schools in Camden, NJ. We provide scholarships, secure grants, and disperse funds for activities and programs that would otherwise go unfunded. Click here to learn more about scholarships.
- Through scholarships we enable talented students to make college more affordable. Grants for S.T.E.A.M. labs expose students early to the growing fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. We believe the students of Camden should receive every opportunity for success. Click here to learn more about S.T.E.A.M. Labs.
- Camden Schools Foundation in Partnership program with Symphony In C. Supports the social, emotional, and educational growth of the young. The partnership will provide a sequential, quality instruction that includes “Music Together” a research program for kindergarten students. The music program begins instrumental lessons and music theory classes for students beginning in the third grade with Octavius Catto School in Camden. Click here to learn more.
Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
Jack Tarditi
President
Conner Strong Buckelew
Lynda C. McCollum-Hall
Vice-President
McCollum-Hall Insurance
Gloria Gilbert
Secretary
Community Activist
Anthony Visceglia
Treasurer
Conner Strong Buckelew
STAFF
Lynda McCollum-Hall
Executive Director
Carmen Stokes
Managing Director
Brielle Hahn
Director of Communications
Board Members
Wes Aducat
Aducat Outdoor Advertising
Kenneth Barnshaw
Community Activist
Mark Gallo
Gallo Business Services, LLC
Michele Garcon
Rutgers University
Dr. Gaetane Jean-Marie
Rowan University
Erin Johnson
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
Dara Johnson
Community Activist
Harvey Johnson, Esq.
Ken Long
Pennoni
Tony Minniti
Bell Pharmacy
Duane Myers
M&C Insurance Agency
Suzzette Ortiz
Retired Camden Teacher
Mujiba Parker
CamCare
Renee Wickersty
Community Activist
Ex Officio
Hon. Victor Carstarphen
Mayor of Camden
Charae Thompson-Perry
Camden City School District
Trustee Emeritus
Dennis Kelleher
Lady Martha Wilson
Susan Dunbar-Bey
FINANCIALS
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Most Recent Audited Financial Statements