GED Tutoring: Tutors and Transition Coaches Help Students Chart a Path Forward
At NFCC, our GED program goes beyond tutoring in math, science, language arts and social studies. We take a personalized approach to GED education that takes into account a student’s long-term goals. “There are many different reasons why people pursue a GED diploma. Some of our students had to drop out of high school due […]
Job Fair Connects Job Seekers with Hiring Companies
On May 6, NFCC’s multi-employers Job Fair welcomed nearly 200 job seekers to meet with recruiters from 16 hiring companies. A recent addition to NFCC’s Workforce Development Program, the Job Fair included a wide range of companies looking to fill many types of positions. The event was made possible by our sponsor Wellstar Health Systems. […]
NFCC is Growing! Plans Underway for a Satellite Pantry and Garden in East Roswell
NFCC recently announced plans to open a satellite pantry in East Roswell, helping reduce food insecurity in the area by providing residents in need with access to free, nutritious food. The East Roswell community includes many families who are experiencing hunger and struggling to make ends meet. Often, these families lack reliable transportation, which makes […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Darren Freeman, Financial Coaching
When a struggling neighbor comes to NFCC seeking emergency financial assistance, our first goal is to ensure their basic needs are met and they remain safe in their home. Next, we help them take steps to increase their financial stability and build a stronger future through classes, workshops and coaching opportunities. That’s where Darren Freeman […]
Credigy’s Holiday Fundraiser Unites Employees for a Cause
At Credigy, giving back to the community is more than a priority – it’s a beloved holiday tradition. For more than 10 years, Credigy and its employees have supported NFCC’s mission through their annual holiday fundraiser, raising a total of more than $275,000 to help local families in need. In addition to their financial contributions, […]
Insurance Expert Pursues the American Dream With The Help of ESL and a Job Coach
When Maria came to America, her friends told her to forget about the career she had in Brazil. “When you come here, people say you can be a nanny or clean houses, but I knew I could do more than that.” Maria moved to the Atlanta area from Brazil two years ago. Because her daughter […]
Kervin’s Big Dreams: ESL Graduate to Aspiring Entrepreneurship
At NFCC, we recently celebrated 15 students who graduated from NFCC’s English as a Second Language program at the end of the summer session. Kervin was among the students completing the program with a conversational fluency in English. Kervin immigrated to the U.S. from Venezuela with limited English skills just two years ago, leaving behind […]
Mother of Two Overcomes Major Hurdles to Earn GED
Throughout her life, many people discouraged Magdalena from pursuing her goals, but she refused to listen. Last month, after years of hard work and countless hours of studying, the Guatemalan-American mother of two overcame tremendous barriers and passed the final exam to earn her GED certification. From a young age, Magdalena dreamed of getting an […]
Honda Odyssey Donation Opens Up the World for a Family in Need
When Tania and Bryan and their children moved to Georgia from Connecticut in 2019, they had to get rid of their salvage title car, which can’t be registered or insured in Georgia. The couple recently came to NFCC for financial assistance. When NFCC’s Client Assistance Specialist Ingrid spoke with the family during a 90-day follow-up, […]
Investing in Students Pays Off: A GED Tutor’s Perspective
More than 20 million students have completed their high school education by earning a GED. In the United States, it is a critical pathway to better jobs and advancement to college. To earn a GED, students must pass four exams that many consider more rigorous than high school curricula. It takes a tremendous amount of […]
Synchrony’s Annual ‘Give Back’ Event Gets Employees Engaged
At Synchrony, a national consumer financial services company, supporting local nonprofits is one way the company lives out its values of “Being Caring and Responsible.” In April 2024, Synchrony’s Alpharetta office raised more than $9,000 for NFCC during its annual ‘Doubles Dive’ Event. This year’s event took a different spin. Employees had a a chance […]
Volunteers Keep NFCC’s Garden Growing
Last year, our partners at the Alpharetta Community Agricultural Program helped us build and plant a raised garden in an unused space on our property, right outside the food pantry. The goal was to provide our food pantry clients with fresh, homegrown produce – our most requested items at the pantry. To keep the garden […]
