CJF America investigation

WRAL Investigates has reported extensively on the Durham-based company, the Courtney Jordan Foundation aka CJF America, that is accused of not paying employees of its summer camps.
2025-09-24
Posted 9/24/2025, 4:42:00 PM Updated 10/30/2025, 5:26:28 PM
Another set of employees is suing CJF America, seeking unpaid wages and describing an understaffed, disorganized summer camp environment.
Nicholas Gallardo, the company's CFO, and Courtney Jordan, the company's founder, are charged with obtaining property by false pretenses and felony conspiracy in connection the the foundation, also known as CJF America. Arrest warrants have been issued.
A lawsuit filed by seven former employees against CJF America remains unserved, while the company's president recently missed a court appearance. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate the Durham-based company.
The Durham-based nonprofit, CJF America, which is accused of failing to pay its employees, has a history of making unfulfilled promises in Siler City.
Parents of children who attended a CJF America summer camp shared their positive experiences, even as the company faces a lawsuit and criminal investigation for allegedly not paying its workers.
Kristen Picot, president of the Durham-based nonprofit CJF America, is facing four misdemeanor charges for "simple worthless checks."
Who is the man behind a local foundation accused of not paying employees? WRAL Investigates the claims Courtney Jordan makes about personal and professional life.
A plaintiff in a new lawsuit against the Durham-based nonprofit CJF America is speaking out about the financial and mental toll of not being paid for her work.
Seven people filed a lawsuit against CJF America and its executives, claiming the Durham-based nonprofit did not pay them.
A Durham nonprofit, CJF America, is accused of misrepresenting affiliations with prominent local entities and people on its website, including Duke University, the city of Durham and former political figures
Durham police are investigating claims against the nonprofit CJF America, accused of failing to pay its employees, with some reportedly owed thousands. Despite a statement from the nonprofit citing internal payment issues, many workers remain unpaid.
WRAL Investigates asked CJF America CFO Nick Gallardo why the nonprofit's employees haven't been paid.

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