Share the Love: Art Show 2021 You are invited!! The annual CEF Art Show is back! The Art Show is one of our annual events where the community comes together and appreciates the many talents that Members have. Our community has phenomenal artists, including wood artists, painters, poets, quilters, and musicians! Here at CEF we […]

Join CEF this week for Vigils of Remembrance Honor and grieve those who are not going into the new year with us. This year has been unpredictable and unsettling for many people. A lot of people we know and love have passed away during these uncertain times. CEF is hosting two vigils, one in Durham […]

Thank you for making the first virtual Piggy Bank Bash a success! Because of your donations, CEF was able to surpass our goal and raise $15,685.76! With over 85 participants, some joining from as far away as the Virgin Islands, the Bash was a joyous celebration of all the things the CEF Community has accomplished […]

Register for the Piggy Bank Bash Now Join us for CEF’s annual Piggy Bank Bash on Monday, November 16 from 6:00-7:00 pm EST! There are many reasons to attend the Piggy Bank Bash this year. Watch the video above to hear why Jessie Maxwell, CEF Board Member and Treasurer, is excited to join you as […]

CEF would like to formally introduce Debbie Long and Tawana Brown, both have come on board over the last few months. Debbie is the Member Services Coordinator for the Durham office and Tawana is the Growing Household Income Fellow in Chapel Hill. Read the interviews below to get to know them better! Debbie Long, Durham’s […]

Fun Ways to Support CEF! CEF is partnering with two local businesses to uplift our work, and potentially fund our services. To make the most of these partnerships, CEF needs your support! Vote for CEF in the Campaign for Local: Community Nonprofit Advertising Fund! This competition will decide which local organization will receive free advertising […]