CEF Stories

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 […]

Join CEF in honoring six incredible Black women leaders from our communities!February 8, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St. Parking is available across N. Greensboro St. Registration is encouraged. This year, the annual Celebration of Black Queens will celebrate the leadership of six remarkable Black […]

Everyone’s voices are uniting for one cause: freedom and liberation. The CEF Freedom Liberation Ensemble is returning stronger than ever, ready to advocate for fixed-income, low-income, and no-income populations.By bringing the community together to sing justice-oriented versions of popular songs, we are demanding that people in power hear the voice of the community. Register Here […]


Advocate Recruitment Spring 2025 Hey community! Chloe, our Chapel Hill Advocate Program Coordinator, wanted to let everyone know that the Advocate application for our Spring 2025 recruitment cycle will be officially opening on November 25th! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer Advocate, please scan the QR code to complete the interest form and […]