Community Connections Outreach Center

Community Connections Outreach Center

Community center providing services that strengthen and empower Camden County families and neighborhoods.

Community Connections Outreach is a community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering place where Camden County community members are welcome to go for family support, information, and services. Community Connections Outreach serves families in a safe and supportive home-like environment and offers programs and workshops designed to strengthen the family unit, build relationships, enrich the lives of community members, and make families and the neighborhood stronger. 

All services and workshops are free. 

 

May Calendar of Events

Visit Us

1324 Little Gloucester Road, Gloucester Twp, NJ
609.471.7004
familysuccesscenter@centerffs.org

Hours of Operation (for the month of May):
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 11am-7pm

Our Services

A variety of family friendly events take place each month.  We offer fun and educational workshops and activities, connection to resources, and volunteer opportunities. All services are free and open to all families in the community. 

Services include:

  • Linking families to resources in the community
  • Cross-cultural family dinners
  • Parent-child activities
  • Referral services
  • Information on family health
  • Housing related services
  • Family goal setting
  • Budgeting and goal setting
  • Parenting workshops
  • Life skills training
  • Job search/resume building/interview tips
  • Parent and community cafes
  • Advocacy and home visit

Community Connections Outreach is funded by the Department of Children and Families, Division of Prevention and Community Partnerships, Community Planning and Advocacy Council through a grant from the NJ Department of Children and Families.

Resources

Addiction & Recovery

Addictions Hotline of NJ
1-800-322-5525

Alcoholism and Drug Treatment
856-486-4444

Camden Treatment Associates, Inc.
856-338-1811

La Esperanza- Bilingual Program
856-428-5688

Living Proof Recovery Center
856-967-3268

Project HOPE
856-968-2320

 

Shelter and Housing

Camden County OEO:
856-964-6887
http://www.camdencountyoeo.com/

Catholic Charities of Camden County
856-342-4100
https://catholiccharitiescamden.org/

Housing First
856-964-1990x 143
https://www.centerffs.org/our-services/family-support-prevention/housing...

Camden County's Emergency Homeless Hotline
856-342-4193
https://www.hud.gov/states/new_jersey/homeless/shelters/camden

Homeless Prevention and Bureau of Housing Services
856-614-3318
https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/hprp.html

Clothing and Food Pantries

The Unforgotten Heaven
856-214-2901
https://www.theunforgottenhaven.org/

Covenant House Dropping Center
856-757-9111
https://nj.covenanthouse.org/South-Jersey

Food Bank of South Jersey
856-662-4884
https://foodbanksj.org/zip-code-locator/

TANF/ Food Stamps
856-225-5143

 

Home Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance Programs

Affordable Housing Alliance
732-389-2204
http://www.affordablehousingalliance.com/

Catholic Charities Diocese of Camden
856-342-4100
https://catholiccharitiescamden.org/

New Jersey SHARES
1-866-657-4273
http://www.njshares.org/

People for People Foundation of Gloucester County
856-579-7561
https://welcome.pfpfoundation.org/

 

Health, Social, and Legal Services

Legal Services of New Jersey
(732) 572-9100
https://www.lsnj.org/

Camden County Board of Social Services
856-225-8800
http://www.camdencounty.com/service/social-serv

Community Connections