South Jersey’s two biggest health systems, Cooper and Virtua, are collaborating with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey on a four-year, $5 million effort to fight poverty in the city of Camden.
Goals include helping Camden residents sign up for government benefits, increasing internet connectivity, and increasing employment opportunities.
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Organizers of the Camden Community Uplift Initiative on the Camden waterfront (from left): Kevin O’Dowd, co-CEO, Cooper University Health; Dennis Pullin, CEO, Virtua Health; Steve Grabell, CFO, NFI; Mindy Holman, chair, Holman; Bill Golderer, CEO, United Way; Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen; and Joe Meterchick, regional president, PNC.