Nehemiah Community Foundation, founded in 2000, propels the intellectual, spiritual and economic growth of diverse populations on a path to self sufficiency.

The Foundation developed the Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program (NELP) in 2009. In collaboration with CORO and the American Leadership Forum, this selective leadership development program is designed to prepare its Fellows for effective and ethical leadership in their companies and communities throughout the Sacramento area.  The Foundation has proudly graduated 108 Fellows who are currently serving on over 110 separate Boards, commissions and committees within the Sacramento region and beyond.