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Hello Camden!

I hope you are doing well. April showers bring May flowers – and I’m hoping for some warm weather, sunshine, and flowers! (please hold the pollen). For the month of April, the CLC is focusing on the power of laughter (see page 2) and is preparing for Earth Day.

Hello Camden!

I hope this message finds you well. Spring is around the corner and despite the relatively mild winter, I am more than ready for the new growth and freshness that spring brings. It reminds me of my good friend’s Word of the Year a few years ago of “Bloom”. The expression “bloom where you’re planted” encourages me to take advantage of the opportunities in my life and be grateful for the present situation, even in circumstances that are not ideal.

Hello Camden!

I hope this message finds you well. The unseasonably warm weather has brought us all outside and it’s been great to see you enjoying the weather. The CLC has welcomed 4 new interns from Syracuse and Utica University’s Masters in Social Work programs.

Hello! And Happy 2024! The Camden Life Center wants to thank everyone who helped us make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in 2023. Through the generosity of the Camden community and the help of volunteers, the Camden Life Center has been able to help individuals and families with a growing number of services and supports over the last year.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A season of gathering with loved ones and a time of reflection, connection and giving. It can also be one of the most stressful seasons with multiple events, financial strain and family conflict. If you find yourself in a place of struggle, please reach out. There is help available.

Helloooo November!
It’s the first day of November as I sit here finishing the edits on our November newsletter and I’m currently watching light snow falling out of my office window. I’ve never been a fan of being cold and so sometimes my thoughts go to sadness about the winter hibernation ahead as I long for spring and sunshine to return. It was just a few years ago when I started to realize

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I can not believe this is the 12th edition of our monthly newsletter! One whole year is done. It’s been an exciting adventure with many huge accomplishments along the way. From the purchase and renovation of our new offices at 20 Main Street, new staff, new partners and exciting visions for our future, all of it has been amazing to watch come together.

Hello! It is probably the mom in me, but I always think of September as the “real” beginning of the new year. It’s a time for a new planner, adding all the kids schedules and getting back into a set routine after summer break. In about 2 weeks, you will likely find me looking lost and overtired as I try to juggle sports schedules, healthy meals, work demands and sleep.

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I don’t know about you but I am READY for summertime. Sunshine, freshly mowed lawns, tilled dirt, bonfires, and the warm breeze make me so happy.
The CLC is gearing up for the end of the school year later this month and the start of warmer (and less structured) days with our kiddo’s. Because of this, we are doing a few things:

Local Jessica Perusse of Camden Life Center, selected to participate in national initiative to help rural communities find substance use and misuse solutions