CEF Stories

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! […]

Holiday Campaign Help CEF raise $150,000 by December 31! Can you believe we’re just nine days away from 2023!? We hope you are having a warm and happy holiday season. Our Holiday Campaign is almost over and we need your support to reach our $150,000 goal. So far we have raised 67% and have $49,529.03 […]

Meet Emily! Member Assistance Funds Manager Emily Simpson-Keyes, Member Assistance Funds Manager Your Role: In your own words, how would you describe the work you do at the CEF and why is it important? While providing direct financial assistance is not CEF’s primary mission, we do have a pool of resources dedicated to supporting Members […]

The Piggy Bank Bash; Celebrate! A chance to learn, connect, and support the work of CEF. Sustaining transitions out of homelessness and poverty by building relationships. Monday, November 14, 6:00-8:00 pm at Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe. Tickets available at https://communityef.org/piggy-bank-bash-2022/ 2022 Piggy Bank Bash CEF’s Annual Event Join us on November 14, for the first in-person […]

Meet Ishaan! Member Resource Specialist in Chapel Hill Ishaan Kumar, Member Resource SpecialistCEF’s Chapel Hill Office Your Role: In your own words, how would you describe the work you do at CEF and why is it important? I am the Member Resource Specialist for the Chapel Hill Office. The bulk of my work is focused […]

The Piggy Bank Bash; Celebrate! A chance to learn, connect, and support the work of CEF. Sustaining transitions out of homelessness and poverty by building relationships. Monday, November 14, 6:00-8:00 pm at Vimala’s Curryblossom Cafe. Tickets available at https://communityef.org/piggy-bank-bash-2022/ 2022 Piggy Bank Bash CEF’s Annual Event Join us on November 14, for the first in-person […]