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The Fedcap Group serves hundreds of thousands of individuals each year through a growing network of nonprofit affiliates. Our work spans an international footprint with a primary focus on helping individuals achieve long-term economic well-being.

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Our history

In 1935, three wounded World War I veterans founded The Federation of the Handicapped and Disabled on the belief that work is the key to dignity, purpose, and independence.

Facing the challenges of the Great Depression, they built an organization committed to proving that every individual, regardless of ability, deserved the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to society.

Over the next decades, The Fedcap Group has pioneered groundbreaking workforce and personal development programs that helped people with disabilities, and those who were homebound, achieve full inclusion in the workplace and community.

We also played a pivotal role in advancing landmark legislation such as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, cementing its reputation as both a service provider and an advocate for systemic change.

Transformation of Fedcap into the Modern Engine of Economic Mobility

In 2009, with Christine McMahon and the Board of Directors charting a new course, Fedcap made a pivotal decision: to reshape itself in response to the rapidly evolving needs of the people and communities it serves. They saw that fragmented, traditional models could no longer keep pace with rising economic pressures. What was needed was a coordinated system of education, workforce development, health, and economic opportunity – built for those who had too often been left behind.

What emerged from this period of change was The Fedcap Group, a coordinated, mission-driven global network of nonprofit organizations and social enterprises dedicated to advancing the economic well-being of individuals and communities facing barriers. This new structure made it possible to scale what works, align programs across multiple sectors, and respond quickly to shifting workforce, economic, and societal needs.

Over the past 15 years, The Fedcap Group has expanded through strategic partnerships, targeted acquisitions, and the development of innovative programs. Today, it includes a portfolio of affiliates operating across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada – each contributing expertise in education, workforce development, health, youth and family services, economic development, and social enterprise.

This evolution has positioned The Fedcap Group as a global leader in social innovation, known for its evidence-based approaches, strong outcomes, and ability to design solutions at scale. By bringing together the strengths of diverse organizations under one mission, The Fedcap Group has built an integrated platform capable of transforming lives, strengthening communities, and driving economic mobility in a rapidly changing world.

We unite organizations that know their communities best, with global expertise to deliver measurable impact and redefine what’s possible for people facing barriers to employment and stability.

2010
Acquired Fedcap School in New Jersey
2011
Partnered with the Wildcat Service Corporation and The Way to Work
2013
Partnered with Boston-based Community Work Services as well as ReServe
2015
Partnered with Easterseals New York and received the WeCARE Region 1 NYC award
2016
Partnered with Easterseals Rhode Island, New Hampshire-based Granite Pathways and New Hampshire-based Seacoast Pathways
2017
Partnered with Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services and Single Stop. Received the state-wide TANF contract in Maine
2018
Established Fedcap UL and Fedcap, Inc. Partnered with Easterseals Central Texas, Easterseals North Texas, MVLE, Benevolent and UK-based Kennedy Scott
2019
Established Fedcap Scotland and the UK-based Fedcap Employment
2020
Established Fedcap Canada. Partnered with Apex Technical School. Fedcap Canada received a Major Contract as Service System Manager for the Hamilton-Niagara region of Ontario
2020
Partnered with Apex Technical School
2021
Partnered with Civic Hall. Fedcap Employment (UK) received a Major Contract
2022
Partnered with New York Tech Alliance
2023
Opened one of the largest innovation hubs in the US, Civic Hall—The Bernard Goldstein Center
2024
Partnered with Teaching the Autism Community the Trades
2024
Launched Apex Clean Energy Training Center in UK
2024
Partnered with Encore Fellows
2025
Partnered with ELITE Supported Employment in Wales
2025
Partnered with Runway of Dreams
2025
Partnered with the Verdancy Group
2025
Partnered with Big Picture Learning UK
2025
Partnered with Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
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Turning insight into action

The Community Impact Policy Institute leads research and consulting initiatives that identify and address barriers to economic well-being. Learnings from this work inform program design, guide innovation, and strengthen the impact of services delivered across our network.

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