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Camden County issues proclamations for Parkinson’s and Autism awareness; spotlights local nonprofits
Summary
The Board of Commissioners issued proclamations recognizing April as Parkinson's Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Month and commended local service providers, including the Parkinson's Connection at the Katz JCC and Luke's Place in Audubon.
The Camden County Board of Commissioners on Thursday presented proclamations recognizing April as Parkinson's Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Month and commended local nonprofits serving those communities.
Why it matters: The proclamations highlight county partnerships with local nonprofits that provide services, programming and volunteer support for people with Parkinson's disease and adults with developmental disabilities.
Commissioners read a proclamation recognizing Parkinson's Awareness Month and praised the Parkinson's Connection program at the Katz Jewish Community Center for offering exercise classes, education and support groups. Megan Mattis, identified in public comment as manager of the Parkinson's Connection at the Katz JCC, thanked the board for the proclamation and described the program's focus on exercise and social connection for people living with Parkinson's disease.
The board also recognized Luke's Place, a South Jersey nonprofit based in Audubon founded by William and Gloria Jensen, which runs social and recreational programming and volunteer opportunities for adults with special needs. County remarks noted that many adults lose services after aging out of school at 21 and that local programs like Luke's Place help fill that gap.
Commissioners and nonprofit representatives thanked county staff and volunteers for their work and accepted the proclamations. Remarks were ceremonial and the proclamations do not contain funding decisions.
