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Our Latest News
We are grateful for all of the exciting things happening with the Camden Life Center and the work of our partners. Take a look below at our monthly newsletters to learn more!
July & August Newsletter 2025
Summer Is Here—Let’s Make the Most of It!
After a long stretch of snow and spring rains, we’re finally basking in the warmth of summer—and what a joy it is to be
outside again! Whether you’re tending a garden, taking a walk in the woods, or just enjoying the sun on your face, this
season invites us all to slow down and reconnect with nature.
Camden Life Center Receives Equity Grant to Launch “Harvest & Hunt” Program Supporting Food Self-Sufficiency in Rural Camden
Camden, New York (June, 2025) – Camden Life Center is proud to announce it has been awarded an Equity Grant through the Hunt & Harvest
Post Traumatic Growth Month
When life hits us hard, whether through loss, trauma, or unexpected change, it can feel
like the world has shifted beneath our feet. But in many cases, something else can quietly take
root in the aftermath: strength, meaning, and resilience. Positive psychological changes…
May & June 2025 Newsletter
Hello Friends,
I know you typically hear from Jessica in this spot, but I wanted to personally welcome you to the May/June
edition of our newsletter in Queen Central News. This issue was a labor of love, and I’m thrilled to share it with you. Moving forward, our newsletter will be published every other month to deliver even more meaningful updates and resources.
April 2025 Newsletter
Dear Friends, April is here, and with it comes the long-awaited signs of spring—longer days, warmer air, and the return of green grass. This season of renewal is especially meaningful for us at Camden Life Center as we step forward with the demolition of our garage and dream about the future of our community café space.
SU’s Social Justice Award to Jessica Perusse
Jessica Perusse, Director of The Camden Life Center was the recipient of the School of Social Work’s prestigious Social Justice Award at last week’s School of Social Work’s annual Dan and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award program on March 27th where Perusse was also the keynote speaker.