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Pilar Hogan Closkey speaks at the opening of the St. Joseph's Carpenter's Society Workforce Development Center in Camden City. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society Opens East Camden Workforce Development Center and Community Space

In its 40th year, the property rehabilitation nonprofit has brought 1,052 homes online in Camden City and the surrounding environment. Its new center in East Camden will support job training for interns and help neighbors build skills to maintain their own properties.

By Matt Skoufalos | April 11, 2025
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