About Community Workforce Fund

Bridging Capital Markets and Community Needs

The Community Workforce Fund LLC was formed to expand affordable homeownership across Pennsylvania.

In partnership with Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks (NHSGB), we connect accredited investors with mission-driven opportunities to generate financial returns while uplifting underserved communities.

Our Mission

Our goal is to empower working-class families by removing barriers to homeownership. With each investment, more families gain access to fixed-rate, fully amortizing second-mortgage loans for down payment and closing cost assistance.

NHS Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks, INC

Our Partner

Our partner, Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks County (NHS), brings decades of trusted housing counseling experience and a proven record of community impact.

HUD-certified housing counseling agency, recognized for expertise and credibility.

Manages $22 million in capital with strong financial stewardship.

Has served more than 1,700 families with trusted guidance and support.

Maintains a proven track record of successful repayment.

Financial Information

Why Your Investment Matters

The Community Workforce Fund (CWF) is a private equity fund designed to inject urgently needed capital into our local communities.

Every dollar stays here — financing down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers.

Not charity, but empowerment — investors receive stable, predictable returns while fueling a model that uplifts our entire region.

Community wealth-building — ensuring that the economic gains of homeownership stay in Berks County.

Who It Impacts

  • First-Time Homebuyers: Families striving for the American Dream.
  • Our Workforce: Teachers, nurses, police officers, and essential workers.
  • Communities of Color: Closing systemic gaps in access to credit and capital.
  • Future Generations: Children who inherit stability and opportunity.

What It Solves

Housing affordability is the crisis of our time. The CWF is the solution:

✔ Unlocks homeownership for hundreds of families each year.

✔ Retains skilled workers who fuel our economy.

✔ Generates ripple effects of spending, tax revenue, and neighborhood stability.

Leadership

Stephen T Gieringer

Stephen T. Gieringer

Fund Manager, Community Workforce Fund LLC CEO, Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks, Inc.
Stephen Gieringer is an accomplished CEO and community leader with deep expertise in housing, lending, and nonprofit leadership. With decades of experience spanning banking, risk management, and affordable housing initiatives, Stephen has consistently driven growth, impact, and innovation. Click the link below to view his full resume.
Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us in breaking down barriers to homeownership. Your investment helps working-class families secure the stable, affordable financing they need to purchase a home.

Contact

Stephen T. Gieringer, Fund Manager
stephen@communityworkforcefund.com
610-372-8433 x207