NFCC Classes Help a Roswell-Based Hairstylist Get Ahead
Latisia came to NFCC as a volunteer in the thrift shop just before the Covid pandemic. She owns a hair salon in Roswell, but has been struggling since the Covid shutdown. She went from having eight stylists to having to manage the business and her clients on her own. At the thrift shop, she learned […]
NFCC Expands Workforce Development Program with Workshops
In 2022, NFCC launched a Workforce Development program to help our clients improve their financial stability by establishing and working toward career and financial goals. Initially, the program focused on one-on-one coaching sessions. This year, we expanded the program to include workshops led by industry experts on a variety of career and finance-focused topics. Christina […]
NFCC’s Benefits Screening and Assistance Helps Fragile Family Gain Stability
Maria Amici* came to NFCC feeling completely overwhelmed. Last year, her world turned upside down when her husband John suffered two strokes, causing a debilitating brain injury. His condition requires around-the-clock care, so Maria had to quit her job. With extended family far away and two school-aged children at home, Maria was stretched thin – […]
ESL Classes Help Student Secure New Job
In her home country of Venezuela, Belkys worked in the banking industry. When she moved to the United States six years ago with limited English skills, Belkys was hesitant to look for a customer-facing position in a bank, despite her valuable experience in the field. When she moved to Roswell, she needed a job and […]
Meet Our ESL Instructors
The key to the success of our English as a Second Language program is our incredible instructors. Each instructor goes above and beyond to develop creative and engaging lessons and projects that keep students progressing toward English fluency. They encourage collaboration and community in the classroom, allowing students to break out of their comfort zone […]
Two Sisters Help Others Through Backpack Drive
For the past four years, ten-year-old Elena and six-year-old Isa, with the help of their mom Ligia, have collected backpacks and supplies for NFCC’s Back to School program. This year, they had an ambitious goal of 75 backpacks and enough supplies to fill them. Using social media and word of mouth, Ligia encouraged their […]
Nichole: A Single Mom Finds Support Through a Challenging Time
As a social worker with a professional career and a master’s degree, Nichole, a Johns Creek resident, never thought she’d need to ask for assistance. In 2019, she relocated to Georgia from New Jersey with her two sons, ages 20 and 15, looking for a fresh start. She moved with a modest amount in her […]
Curtis Earns GED in Record Time
When Curtis dropped out of high school, he wasn’t thinking much about his future plans. He says that it took a while to get to a place where he could begin assessing his next steps. Once he did, there was no stopping him. Curtis set four goals; get his GED (General Educational Development Test), earn a […]
Hundreds Turn Out for NFCC’s Birthday Bash!
North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) celebrated 40 years of service with a community celebration on Friday, June 23, 2023, at its Thrift Shop parking. The event drew around 300 attendees, including NFCC supporters, staff and Board members, local church leaders and other community members. “We couldn’t celebrate forty years of service to North Fulton without […]
NFCC Assists Alpharetta Senior Facing High Prices on Food, Rent and More
83 year-old Patricia may be retired from her career as an occupational therapist and educator, but she has plenty to keep her busy. An author of several books, the Alpharetta resident is currently leading a group called Sage Elders in writing a book of faith-centered stories. Patricia is also a member of the Writer’s Guild […]
Kelly’s Journey: From Struggling to Thriving
Kelly recently took part in NFCC’s workforce development program. Kelly spoke with us about her experience with the job coaching program and shared how NFCC helped her and her children navigate a financial crisis many years ago. Kelly found herself in a difficult situation 15 years ago when she and her husband divorced. She […]
Meet Sandy: Q & A with the New Executive Director
Welcome, Sandy! Tell us a bit about yourself. Thank you! I’m very happy to be here. Before coming to NFCC, I served as the executive director of the Atlanta Children’s Shelter for 13 years. I have a law degree and have worked with vulnerable populations for much of my career. Family is very important to […]
