In Nov. 2021 after ten years of our evolving mission and impact, we changed our name to Gathering Ground. You may still find reference to our old name Creative New Jersey in posts created prior to Nov. 2021.

Gathering Ground benefits from the active participation and wisdom of dozens of individuals who serve as members of our local community-based Host Teams.

Camden Host Team

Camden A City Invincible

Bob Atkins, NJ Health Initiatives
Sean Brown, Media Mobilizing Project
Sarah Bryant, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership
Sandra Capell, Subaru of America, Inc.
Sister Karen Dietrich, Catholic Partnership Schools
Sidney Hargro, Community Foundation of South Jersey
Glenna Harkins, Catholic Partnership Schools
Ray Lamboy, Latin American Economic Development Association
Brendan Lowe, Camden City School District
Amy Hever, Community Engagement & Sixers Youth Foundation
Meishka Mitchell, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership
Teresa Niedda, Center for Environmental Transformation
Angel Osorio, District Council Collaborative Board
Bridget Phifer, Parkside Business and Community in Partnership
Dan Rhoton, Hopeworks ‘n Camden
Noreen Scott-Garrity, Rutgers Camden Center for the Arts
Desi Seck, Camden Repertory Theater
Nyeema Watson, Office of Civic Engagement, Rutgers-Camden
James Yoakum, Cooper River Distillery

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“Thank you for hosting Communities in Conversation. Having the opportunity to build new partnerships, share resources and problem solve with such a wide variety of community stakeholders was remarkable! The framework and format used created a truly valuable experience for everyone. I look forward to participating in future events like this.”

– Jaime L. Angelini, MA, DRCC, AMTP, Statewide Director of Disaster Services and Special Projects at the Mental Health Association