Board Member
Since 1999, Rev. Bonnie Camarda has been at the heart of The Salvation Army’s initiatives to form fruitful partnerships with business leaders, government leaders, prospective donors, fellow social service organizations in the area. Most importantly building relationships with individuals who seek her for spiritual guidance and hope. Her professional accomplishments and community involvement are truly remarkable, and she has been recognized for her rare ability to reach men and women, the elderly and children, across socioeconomic and cultural lines.
A persevering advocate for the underserved, Rev. Bonnie’s goal is to continue maximizing the neighborhoods’ spiritual assets, social capital and civic values. She is a non-violent activist encouraging mutual trust and respect through amnesty programs that provide musical instruments. Rev Bonnie is also an avid supporter of education and supported the Philadelphia’s “Schools for Weapons Program” that were turned into the authorities.
Rev. Bonnie recently accompanied Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf with a host of delegates from the Philadelphia-area and Unidos Pa’PR to visit The Salvation Army in Puerto Rico to learn more about the long-term recovery of the island in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Upon returning from Puerto Rico Rev. Camarda received a Citation from City Council as an Honorary Puerto Rico Citizen of the Year in 2018. The honoree was selected for her outstanding work for all Puerto Rican citizens recovering from Hurricane Maria especially those that transition to Philadelphia.
Rev. Bonnie is committed to transfer lives through the impactful relationships she builds with everyone she encounters in behalf of The Salvation Army with God’s guidance.