CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES
Organization name: Shepherd Community Center & Church of the Nazarene
Program Type
Financial aid & financial literacy programs
Leadership skills & college/career prep programs
Ages Served:
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: One of 12 Center for Working Families (CWF) sites in Indianapolis,
Shepherd Community Center provides employment coaching, financial coaching, and income
supports coaching to assist neighbors in pursuing a job, a better job, or a career.
Success Metrics: Employment and employment retention. Increase in net worth. Increase in net
income. Increase in credit score.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
50
Black or African Americans Annually Served
46%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
34%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $331,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $0
Contact Information
Organization Name: Shepherd Community Center & Church of the Nazarene
Website: https://shepherdcommunity.org/
Respondents Name: Jay Height
Email: jayh@shepherdcommunity.org