named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Christmas Tree Lighting
Annual tradition in Village Park including festive music, caroling, a reading of “A Visit From St. Nick,” and community gathering to mark the start of the holiday season.
Main Street Holiday Stroll
Annual community event featuring local shopping, entertainment, dining, and holiday activities centered on Main Street businesses and Village Park.
Paint The Town Program
Provides up to 15 gallons of free exterior paint to selected homeowners in the Village of Camden to enhance curb appeal and preserve historic aesthetics; homeowners responsible for labor and supplies.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing complimentary food and winter items during holiday eventsProvides free hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate, mittens, and ice cream during community holiday events in partnership with local organizations and businesses, including the Camden Fire Auxiliary and Leslie’s Laundry.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding community projects and initiatives in Camden, NYProvides financial donations through grants to support residents and businesses in the Town and Village of Camden, NY, with a focus on community benefit and development.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting annual Main Street holiday events to support local businessesOrganizes the annual Main Street Holiday Stroll and Santa In The Park event, featuring a Christmas tree lighting, and promotes shopping, dining, and entertainment at local businesses through community engagement and sponsored activities.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Planning community growth and development initiativesDevelops plans and ideas aimed at the long-term growth and development of the Town and Village of Camden, NY, focusing on permanent, beneficial, and transformative community improvements.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating the Paint the Town Program for historic home improvementLaunches the annual Paint the Town Program to support selected homeowners in the Village of Camden with exterior painting projects that enhance historic charm and curb appeal, providing up to 15 gallons of free exterior paint per eligible home.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$1K4%
Program service revenue$24K69%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$28K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$169K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$169K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +240.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BARRY KIRCH — BOARD OF DIR
- JAMIE RAMSDEN — BOARD OF DIR
- KENDRICK MORRISON — BOARD OF DIR
- THEODORE W LEARNED — BOARD OF DIR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Access Federal Credit Union Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Camden Holiday Stroll event.
- Bliss Environmental Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Camden Holiday Stroll event.
- Bliss Environmental Partner — Sponsor of the Christmas tree lighting event.
- Camden Baptist Church Partner — Presented a live nativity scene in the Village Park.
- Camden Fire Auxiliary Partner — Collaborated to serve complimentary popcorn and hot chocolate during the holiday stroll.
- Carpenter's Paint & Hardware Partner — Local partner for paint pickup in the Paint the Town Program.
- Carpenters Hardware Partner — Sponsor of the Christmas tree lighting event.
- Carpenters Paint and Hardware Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Camden Holiday Stroll event.
- Community Bank Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Camden Holiday Stroll event.
- Full Moon Reflections Art Gallery Partner — Sponsored the Kindred Moon Siberian Huskies appearance and hosted face tattoos and wood ornament giveaways.
- Full Moon Reflections Art Gallery & Gift Shop Partner — Sponsor of the Christmas tree lighting event.
- International Wire Partner — Sponsor of the Christmas tree lighting event.
- International Wire Partner — Sponsored free hot dogs on Main Street during the holiday stroll.
- Kirch Hardware Partner — Local partner for paint pickup in the Paint the Town Program.
- Leslie’s Laundry Partner — Partnered for the free mitten giveaway in the Village Park.
- M&T Bank Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Camden Holiday Stroll event.
- M&T Bank Partner — Sponsor of the Christmas tree lighting event.
- Red’s Fireworks & Patriotic Products Partner — Hosted free ice cream distribution during the holiday stroll event.
- Teddy’s Treats Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Camden Holiday Stroll event.
- Town of Camden Partner — Collaborates with the Town of Camden on growth and development initiatives.
- Village of Camden Partner — Collaborates with the Village of Camden on growth and development initiatives.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Development Through Grants and Planningmethodology: community-development-through-grants-and-planningBy providing financial grants and creating growth plans, we stimulate economic vitality and improve quality of life in Camden, because targeted investment and strategic planning enable sustainable community prosperity.
- Historic Preservation Through Design Guidancemethodology: historic-preservation-through-design-guidanceBy guiding exterior paint color choices, we preserve the village’s historic Victorian aesthetic, because standardized design choices maintain architectural integrity and community identity.