Nehemiah Community Foundation Inc. (NCF)
NCF is an affiliated non-profit organization whose purpose is to develop philanthropic partnerships with organizations working in the areas of affordable housing, economic development, and education.
Since its inception in 2000, NCF has contributed nearly $5 million to non-profit organizations throughout the US through grants, sponsorships, and support. NCF contributes to over 100 programs annually to help promote its mission.
Two of the newest NCF programs are the Wealth Empowerment Program and the Emerging Leaders Program.
The Wealth Empowerment Program was designed to provide financial literacy training and coaching to households in need. This innovative program leverages a state-of-the-art distance learning platform to provide interactive courses to students across the nation.
The Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program was developed in collaboration with the CORO Foundation and the American Leadership Forum (ALF). The Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program aims to develop culturally diverse leaders who can become catalysts for positive change in their workplace and communities.
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