INITIATIVES
Annual Haddon Avenue
Street Festival
The 2024 Haddon Avenue Street Festival was an incredible success, and we couldn’t be more excited! A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors, supporters, partners, and vendors for making this event truly unforgettable. Your contributions brought so much energy, joy, and a deep sense of personal connection to the community, and we’re beyond grateful. We’re already looking forward to seeing everyone again next year for even more fun, excitement, great music and lasting memories. Stay tuned - big things are coming!
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We were outside - check out some videos of the day!
Parkside Homeowner
Assistance Program
The Parkside Homeowner Assistance Program (PHAP) has been established to repair residential properties one block at a time. The program will provide up to $5,000 to eligible homeowners. The program matches up to $5,000 in grant dollars for existing residential property owners to assist with paying for home repairs through a zero-interest forgivable loan. Homeowners over the age of 70, living at an income below or at $33,975 (single) or $45,775 (married), will be exempt from match requirement. If homeowner maintains residency, the grant (forgivable loan) is fully forgiven after two years. Goal of the program is to allow homeowners who might not otherwise be able to afford necessary repairs to maintain a safe and healthy living environment. Eligible home improvements include roofing, windows, electrical upgrades, heating system, plumbing, code violations and handicapped improvements.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
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​Applicant(s) must own and occupy home in Parkside as primary residence for no less than one full calendar year.​
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​Household income must 100% or less than median income for 2024.
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Homeowner must agree to remain in the residence for two (2) consecutive years following the grant award.
Parkside Collaborative
Partners
The Parkside collaborative is a group of partners – Camden County Historical Society, AEDA, HopeWorks, and PBCIP – coming together to transform and revitalize the Parkside
neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
With support from the Regional Foundation, we are working together to create a flourishing neighborhood over the next 5 years – one where a new generation will be employed with quality jobs, families will access new green spaces and healthy food, and in all, a new, stronger future will be built in Parkside.
Parkside's
Roots to Market
Creating income opportunities through horticulture can attract new gardeners, if there is local support committed to eliminating entry barriers to the fresh foods market. In Camden's Parkside neighborhood, residents receive support in beginning gardens with free resources and workshops call "Rootcamp". Participants benefit from receiving free soil testing, an allotment of fresh soil, raised beds (if required), as well as seeds and seedlings demanded by businesses committed to purchasing over the Summer and Fall months.
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The seeds and seedlings are distributed to each grower during Rootcamp programs. The majority of the free programming are administered by existing area organizations and partners, eliminating duplicative efforts in Camden.
Parkside Learning Garden
ROOT CAMP 101: Gardening Basics
Parkside Learning Garden
PRIDE Network
PBCIP's Block Captain's Network
Blocks captains meet monthly prior to the PBCIP community meeting. Each of the 55 blocks in Parkside has a designated block captain, though some blocks without a captain are served by someone on a neighboring block.
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INTERESTED IN BEING A BLOCK CAPTAIN? PBCIP NEEDS YOU!
Block captains are the link between residents and PBCIP, disseminating timely information about meetings, events or issues of concern that may arise. They also:
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troubleshoot resident problems and work with PBCIP to connect residents to the resources they need
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serve as the eyes and ears of PBCIP in the community
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meet everything from immediate and basic needs to social opportunities to leadership development
Want to become a PBCIP member?
Simply click below to pay your $12!
Haddon Avenue Business Association
A neighborhood retail district is the heart of a thriving urban residential community. In Parkside, there is always opportunity for state-of-the-art business and commercial development. From the brand new co-working arts pavilion to the formation of the Haddon Avenue Business Association for expanding businesses in Parkside, the neighborhood is up-and-coming.
The Haddon Avenue Business Association was formed in 2014 to promote commerce and community along Haddon Avenue, working in conjunction with PBCIP and the Latin American Economic Development Association (LAEDA) to improve the economic health and climate of the commercial district in the Parkside-Gateway-Whitman Park neighborhood of Camden. HABA promotes and insures this business corridor is an inclusive destination for visitors, shopping, and employment for the neighborhood, city and surrounding area.
