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Camden

Camden Neighborhood Center provides critically important advocacy, services and essential resources that enable adult residents of North Minneapolis to continue to live independently, improve their lives, and build connections within their community.

As the only community center north of Lowry Avenue in North Minneapolis, the Camden Neighborhood Center and adjoining buildings strive to fill the gaps in service in this diverse, low-income area

Renovated and rededicated after the damage caused to North Minneapolis by the tornado in 2011, Camden partners with community members to design services that help our clients realize their personal potential, such as a busy community garden in the summer that nurtures healthy eating in the neighborhood.

In addition to the programs run by Pillsbury United Communities like EPIC (Employing Partners in Community) and Active Older Adults, the Center has space available for rent to other organizations, including Hennepin County juvenile probation, and the Folwell Neighborhood Association.

Our Programs

  • Crisis Nursery

    The Crisis Nursery is available to parents experiencing and overwhelming level of stress from daily life challenges. Our goal is to reduce the stress level by providing emergency childcare and respite services, while offering a resources to ensure both parent and children are healthy and well.

    If you are in an abusive situation or you fear becoming abusive to yourself or your children, call 911 immediately.

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  • Career Closet

    The Career Closet provides access free gently used professional and business casual attire appropriate for career fairs, interviews, and the workplace. Inventory includes suits, blazers, skirts, button-down shirts, and more. It is important for to look professional throughout a job search Through this service we want to help job seekers look their best and make a positive first impression!

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  • Senior Programming

    Camden Seniors program seeks to help older adults achieve healthy, safe and confident lives in their homes and community. Programming includes memory skills improvement, movement, creativity, and education. Off-site opportunities are also offered to allow greater connection with the broader community, including chances to volunteer with youth and elementary age students, potential to participate in focus groups and other civic forums, and a grandparent support group.

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  • EPIC

    Employing Partners in Community (EPIC) has provided Job Development, Assessment and Job Coaching services since 1987 to adults with developmental delays. We have a network of employers throughout Minneapolis in multiple industries and every level of employment. We are known for our ability to secure employment and assessments quickly after referral. Other services we offer include Working Interviews, School to Work Transition for students graduating from High School, and On the Job Training.

    We Offer:

    Motivated Employees:

    Our staff provide full on the job training or job coaches to the employee at no cost to the employer.

    School to Work Transition:

    Students transitioning from high school to employment participate in career exploration and work experience opportunities.

    Who Benefits?

    Employers:

    Motivated employees who value joining the workforce.

    Employees who are on time.

    Employees who look forward to going to work.

    Respect in the community as an employer who supports and believes in the right of all individuals to work.

    Employees:

    Satisfaction from meeting goals.

    Self-esteem and dignity from work experience.

    Opportunities for friendship.

    Income.

    Community:

    Productive, tax paying citizens.

    A diverse, well-integrated community.

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  • Life Skills

    Camden Community Coalition provides critically important advocacy and navigation services that enable adults with some social barriers, but living on their own, to continue to live independently. Whatever their range of needs and capabilities may be, we design services to help our clients realize their personal potential, with advocates working in collaboration with adults to support life goals. This will include one-to-one advocacy, small group counseling, trainings and social/recreational opportunities.

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  • SSI Financial Management

    In collaboration with Social Security’s Representative Payment Program, PUC staff provide financial management for beneficiaries who need assistance in order to receive their Social Security or SSI payments.

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  • Healthcare Enrollment

    Healthcare Navigators are available at each neighborhood center to assist individuals who are seeking health insurance. Our trained navigators are committed to helping individuals and families find affordable plans that fit their needs.

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