CEF Stories
HOUSE US NOW x Financial Independence DayMarch & Celebration – July 12th | 10 AM – 2 PM Join us for a powerful day of celebration, solidarity, and action! On Saturday, July 12th, we’ll gather to march from Peach Apartments to Pee Wee Homes, demanding safe, affordable housing for all—especially for our neighbors living on […]
We’re incredibly grateful for your continued commitment to CEF and our mission to end the racial wealth gap. Each year, we have the privilege of supporting hundreds of Members in reaching their employment, housing, and finance goals. Your dedication fuels our work, which is built on person-centered support, advocacy, and financial services that promote equity. […]
Join the NYU Furman Center’s Housing Solutions Lab for a 45-minute lunchtime webinar on Thursday, March 20 at 12 p.m. to learn how to present local data to encourage community involvement in housing policy and development decisions, with a special focus on underrepresented communities.Patrick Spauster, Data Fellow at the NYU Furman Center, will provide a […]
The Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) is an organization working to combat the racial wealth gap by equipping Members of our community with the tools they may need to achieve financial independence. At the heart of our work is a commitment to supporting Members long-term in their goals. As an intern in the Durham office, you […]
Hello community! Our 2025 Summer Internship Application is open NOW! This unique 10 week program offers both paid full-time and unpaid part-time opportunities. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to racial equity and justice, housing justice, and building genuine, long lasting community with neighbors in Orange county. This application is due no later […]
