The Community Empowerment Fund is working to end the racial wealth gap by supporting over 3,000 Members, annually, in reaching their employment, housing, and finance goals. Our approach combines person-centered support with advocacy and financial services that pursue equity. CEF’s work is grounded in recognition of the detrimental impacts of systemic racism on Black and Brown members of our communities and we value the leadership of people with lived experiences with homelessness and poverty.
Support CEF's Food Pantry during the GlobalGiving Accelerator, September 13-30!
CEF was selected to participate in the GlobalGiving Accelerator this fall. The challenge: raise at least $5,000 from at least 40 unique donors (recurring monthly donors count twice!) to benefit CEF’s Food Pantry & Delivery program. If successful, in addition to needed funds to run CEF’s Food Pantry we will have permanent access to the GlobalGiving Community & unlock up to $10,250 in additional funding. Please support our campaign through the GlobalGiving Platform!
The Piggy Bank Bash will be held virtually on Nov 8!
Please join us–tickets are free, donations gladly accepted.
Durham - Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is open to Durham residents that make 80% Area Median Income or less and are obligated to pay rent for a residential dwelling. Applicants must have experienced a hardship due to COVID-19 and demonstrate a risk of housing instability or homelessness. Applications are online and all applicants will need an email address to register. CEF is contracting with the City of Durham to support anyone in need of assistance with an application. If you are in need of assistance with the application please reach out via email (ERAP@communityef.org) or by phone (919.351.5723). This project is supported, in whole or in part, by federal award numbers ERA0207, awarded to the City of Durham, and ERA0422, awarded to Durham County, by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
