Stories
Chronicles that show NFF’s work, values, and impact in action
Human Services Story
SEAMAAC: A South Philly Home of Their Own
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A Day with Newark Opportunity Youth Network
Education, advocacy, and workforce development for opportunity youth | Human Services Story
A Step to Freedom
Providing safe transitional living spaces and comprehensive support services | Nonprofit Sector Story
Council of Peoples Organization
Supporting South Asian Families and Individuals in Brooklyn | Housing Story
Churches United for Fair Housing
Centering Community, Fighting Displacement, and Achieving Shared Liberation | Nonprofit Sector Story
Partnering with neighbors on Philadelphia’s Kensington Avenue
Kensington Corridor Trust | Human Services / Nonprofit Sector Story
Grand St. Settlement: A 20-year partnership with a New York City institution
Permanent spaces in the community, for the community | Nonprofit Sector Story
Sierra House: Building Quality Affordable Housing in Greater Newark, NJ
Foundation for Greatness | Nonprofit Sector Story
Recycling, Sustainability, and Community in the Heart of Brooklyn
Sure We Can’s work toward environmental and economic justice | Human Services / Nonprofit Sector Story
Making the Case for Flexible Funding
LifeWay Network’s approach | Human Services / Nonprofit Sector Story
Jenesse Center’s New Facility Aims to End Domestic Violence in its Community and Beyond
Jenesse Family Institute | Nonprofit Sector Story
Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity
Mentoring the Next Generation of Women of Color Faith Leaders | Human Services Story
How one nonprofit adapts to community needs – and delayed government contracts
South Asian Council for Social Services | Human Services Story
Mount Olives Community Center
A Pillar of Strength in Boston’s Haitian Community | Housing Story
LifeArk
Could Modular, Plastic Homes Help Address Southern California's Housing and Homelessness Crisis? | Health Story
Hill Country Community Clinic
In rural northern California, a holistic approach to healthcare | Human Services / Nonprofit Sector Story
Here’s What Happened When We Gave Flexible Capital to Small Nonprofits
General Operating Support for COVID-19 Relief and Recovery | Human Services Story
An Anonymous Gift Rooted in Trust
Unrestricted Funding Assisted Nine New York City Nonprofits | Arts and Culture Story
Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance
Transforming community through arts and finance | Human Services Story
Project HOME
Extending the life of a donation to house Philadelphia’s homeless | Housing / Human Services Story
Catalyzing Affordable Housing with Flexible, Pre-Development Financing
Abode Communities | Nonprofit Sector Story
Old Boilers and Overcrowding: Facility Costs to Consider
Facilities are mission-critical for some nonprofits, but facility ownership comes with upfront and ongoing costs to consider | Nonprofit Sector Story
Análisis de “Costo Total” para el sector social
La Fundación Weingart y la Fundación Comunitaria de California | Health / Human Services Story
Expanding Access to Care in New York City
Flexible financing to help NYC nonprofits provide comprehensive healthcare and supportive services to LGBTQ communities | Arts and Culture Story
Partnering for Equity in the Arts
Issues of access, privilege, and chronic underfunding combine to drown out too many voices. | Education / Nonprofit Sector Story
Unlocking Educational Achievement in Tennessee
Flexible Financing for Schools | Nonprofit Sector Story
Why Full Cost Matters
Weingart Foundation and California Community Foundation | Health / Human Services Story
Attention to food and wellness makes magic happen
Broad Community Connections' ReFresh Project | Health / Human Services Story