CEF Stories

Meet Sydney! Durham Office & Community Organizer Sydney Pender, Durham Office & Community Organizer Your Role: In your own words, how would you describe the work you do at CEF and why is it important? As Office & Community Organizer in Durham, my role is largely providing stability to the office toensure everything runs smoothly […]

Meet Hannah! Staff Support Hannah Lyles, Staff Support Your Role: In your own words, how would you describe the work you do at CEF and why is it important? As full time Staff Support at CEF, I work with Members, Advocates, and other CEF staff to respond to Member’s needs in real time. During Member […]

Share the Love Art Show and Celebration of Black Queens in our Community Thank you for helping us celebrate! Last month, CEF hosted the 2023 Share the Love Art Show & Celebration of Black Queens in our Community. Congratulations to Lorie Clark, Betty Curry, Dorothy Hardin, Dawna Jones, Carolyn Suit, and Katina Welsh! We are […]

Meet Jessica! Member Services & Programs Manager Jessica Cannady, Member Services & Programs Manager Your Role: In your own words, how would you describe the work you do at CEF and why is it important? I am the Members Services and Programs Manager for both the Chapel Hill and Durham Offices. In my role, I […]

Thank You! Share the Love Art Show and Celebration of Black Queens in our Community This Saturday! February 25, 1:00-3:00PMend-of-year campaign! The planning committee has put all of the final touches on the 2023 Share the Love Art Show and Celebration of Black Queens in our Community! Please join us at the Carrboro Century Center […]

Thank You! Thank you for your support! We raised $138,014.65 during our end-of-year campaign! All of the funds raised will be used to support CEF’s work to end the racial wealth gap and empower community by supporting Members in reaching their employment, housing, and finance goals. Thank you for helping us build a joyful community! […]