The Nelson County Community Development Foundation was founded in 1985 with the goal to foster and promote community development that primarily benefits low- and moderate-income citizens of Nelson County. Our primary focus is housing, but we have and can assist the community in the realms of health, water and wastewater, recreation, education and economic development.

Two elderly women smiling outside in front of a rustic shed, with one wearing glasses and a navy blue cardigan and the other in a green T-shirt.

ABOUT US

Two people taking a selfie indoors. One is wearing glasses and a sleeveless top, and the other is wearing a hat and a T-shirt. They are smiling at the camera.

OUR PEOPLE

We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and have a small staff who work from our offices at the Nelson Center.

Elderly person standing outdoors in front of a house, wearing a camouflage jacket, gray shirt, and blue pants, with patio furniture and greenery in the background.

OUR MISSION

To foster and promote community development that primarily benefits low- to mid-income citizens of Nelson County with housing, health, water and wastewater, education and economic development.

Front view of The Nelson Center, a red-brick building with two white entrance doors and large windows, surrounded by a lawn and trees. A sign in front displays 'The Nelson Center 8445.'"

OUR IMPACT

We are a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 1985 to alleviate some of the pressing housing needs in Nelson County.  We continue to assist as many low- and moderate-income households as we possibly can every year.

“Having been told about NCCDF from a friend, I contacted them for help with my crawl space in my 1960s home. Being single and on a fixed income, I found the whole process terrifyingly daunting, but they fixed it and made the situation so much easier for me. I cannot thank them enough for helping me look after my home.”

— Cyndi

Wooden deck attached to a house with a person on the roof, surrounded by trees and a yard.
Older person standing outside a house, wearing a camo jacket and green pants, smiling at the camera with trees in the background.
A group of people interacting at an informational booth indoors. A man in a blue shirt is speaking to three individuals holding blue bags. A table is set up with papers and a banner in the background. The room is well-lit with ceiling lights.
A person wearing jeans, a navy t-shirt, and a hat stands on a wooden porch with several green and brown chairs. There's a house in the background, and trees can be seen beyond the porch. The railing and floorboards of the porch are red. It's a sunny
Wooden deck with railing and ladder leaning against house; person visible on roof, trees in background.
Elderly woman with glasses wearing a floral shirt and a necklace, standing in front of a door and white siding wall.
Two women standing in front of a decorative display spelling "LOVE" using ski equipment, with a large inflatable Santa Claus figure on the left. The background shows a wooden building with a sign reading "SKI BARN."
Laundry area with a white washing machine, a flexible dryer vent hose, and a package of laundry detergent on the floor. A window is covered with black plastic secured with tape. Water connections and a power outlet are visible on a wooden-paneled wal
A person sitting on a couch in a living room, wearing a green polo shirt and jeans. A window with a curtain and a framed picture are visible in the background.
Three people standing together indoors, smiling and posing for a photo. The woman on the left is wearing glasses and a pink shirt. The man in the middle is wearing a blue checkered shirt and a cap. The man on the right is wearing a blue striped shirt
A house with a wheelchair ramp extending from the porch to the yard, surrounded by trees and grass.
Group of people interacting, one holding a plaque, in a room with a piano in the background.
Group of six people smiling in front of a brick wall, five men and one woman. The men are wearing casual shirts, some with baseball caps. The woman is in a floral dress.
A person on a yellow house roof performing maintenance work, with a ladder leaning against the house. The house is single-story with a wooden railing and steps at the entrance, surrounded by shrubs and red flowers. The sky is clear and blue.
Tiled walk-in shower with beige tiles, featuring a small window above and a built-in bench on the right. A metal grab bar is installed on the left wall, with a showerhead near the ceiling. The shower floor and bench have a hexagonal tile pattern.
Smiling woman wearing a red sweater and a lanyard with text "Nelson County Public Schools."
Modern kitchen with gray cabinets, granite countertop, stainless steel sink, and dining area with table and chairs.
Woman smiling indoors, sitting at a table with arts and crafts materials; others engaged in activities nearby.
Smiling person driving a car wearing glasses and a yellow floral top.
Four women smiling and standing together in a community center. They are wearing floral or patterned tops and dresses. Other people are visible in the background, sitting on chairs and engaging in conversation.
Outdoor metal wheelchair ramp leading to a house entrance with brick exterior, surrounded by grass and greenery. A person using a wheelchair is positioned at the doorway.