The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3303 Federal Street, Camden, NJ  08105

THE CHURCH OF
JESUS CHRIST 
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2026
Sydney Koerner, South Jersey Communication Director
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
koerner.consulting@gmail.com
267.386.6675 
THE 2026 CAMDEN AREA COMMUNITY CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION PROJECT
For the sixth year in a row, community resource and charitable organizations in Camden and Pennsauken are coordinating with the Camden congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to distribute gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing to those in need on October 16th and 17th, 2026.
More than 2,000 free vouchers have been distributed.to individuals and families in need will bring their vouchers to the Camden meetinghouse at 3303 Federal Street in Camden on Friday, October 16th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OR Saturday, October 17th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.They will be able to fill a provided bag with free clothing for each member of their family.
The Humanitarian Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, part of Latter-day Saint Charities located in Salt Lake City, Utah, shipped over 6,500 pounds of clothing to the Church’s Camden meetinghouse.The tractor trailer arrived earlier in the week and was unloaded with the help of local volunteers. The tractor trailer then moved on to its next stops in Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Reading and Wilmington DE, where similar clothing distributions are taking place at the same time.
In the days prior to the distribution event, volunteers set up the building, built clothing racks, and sorted and organized the clothing.
The free clothing distribution days are being staffed by volunteers from the Church and the local participating community resources and charitable organizations. Any clothing remaining will be donated to a local charity.
With the city of Camden ranking as one of the poorest cities in the United States, our hope is that this project will help form stronger community relationships and meet local community needs.

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Garden State Film Festival and Asbury Shorts USA Present an Evening of Award-Winning Films from Around the World, Including Work by Local Camden County Filmmakers and Students
COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — Asbury Shorts USA, now in its 44th year, and the Garden State Film Festival will once again bring an evening of award-winning short films from around the world to the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Presented in association with the Camden County Board of Commissioners, this year’s “Best of the Fest” program will feature an eclectic collection of outstanding short films from filmmakers around the world, including works with strong local connections to Camden County.
Joining the evening will be Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. and Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich, as the program celebrates independent filmmaking, international storytelling and the creative talent emerging from South Jersey.
Among the locally connected films featured in this year’s program is Terroir, filmed at Amalthea Cellars in Atco, which follows a young wine critic who returns to a French vineyard one year after delivering a bad review.
The program will also feature Outside the Lines, a documentary chronicling the Winslow Township Girls Track Team. The film was created by students through Studio 106, Winslow Township High School’s television production and media program, placing the work of young South Jersey filmmakers on the same big screen as award-winning shorts from around the world.
Eric Ascalon, Chair of the Garden State Film Festival Board, said, “There’s something magical about seeing a great short film with an audience—the entire world can change in ten or fifteen minutes. This event brings some of the best short films from around the world to one of South Jersey’s great venues, and we’re incredibly excited to bring it back for another year.”
Kerry Richards, South Jersey Film Cooperative coordinator, remarked, “We are so proud to be bringing back this important event.”
The Scottish Rite Auditorium is located at 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ 08108. Tickets can be purchased at <a href="https://www.GSFF.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.GSFF.org</a>
About Asbury Shorts USA
Founded by Doug LeClaire, Asbury Shorts USA is now in its 44th year of presenting and celebrating outstanding short-form filmmaking. The New York-based touring exhibition has become one of the country’s longest-running showcases devoted to short films, bringing acclaimed comedy, drama, documentary and animation to audiences throughout the United States and internationally.
Asbury Shorts programs combine award-winning contemporary films with memorable selections from past festivals, creating a fast-paced theatrical experience designed to introduce audiences to some of the best short filmmaking from around the world.
About the Garden State Film Festival
The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF), New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival®, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the art of filmmaking at all levels and providing opportunities for independent filmmakers to exhibit their work.
Since its founding in 2003, GSFF has welcomed filmmakers and audiences from around the world while providing educational opportunities for emerging filmmakers and supporting programs serving students, members of the U.S. military, seniors, children and underserved communities.
The Garden State Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest” outreach programs bring independent film beyond the annual festival, presenting selected films at venues throughout New Jersey and beyond to celebrate filmmakers while culturally enriching and engaging local communities.

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Bring the whole family, dress up in your best Halloween costumes, and make your way through a lineup of creatively decorated trunks while collecting treats along the way.
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This event is FREE and open to the community. Registration is encouraged so we can make sure we have plenty of candy and activities for everyone.&nbsp; Please register at:
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