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Self-Help is a family of nonprofit organizations whose mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. Since Self-Help's founding in 1980, it has grown to include two credit unions, a loan fund, and a research and policy development group that supports those outside of the economic mainstream.

Specifically, we:

* Help borrowers build wealth by providing fair and responsible mortgages and small business loans in North Carolina, California and other parts of the nation.

*  Strengthen under-served communities by financing affordable housing, childcare centers, public charter schools, faith-based organizations, and community-focused commercial real estate projects. 

* Research and report on financial markets to support policies and industry practices that lower the cost of poverty and promote ownership.

Commercial Real Estate

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Self-Help Credit Union

Latorrie Geer - Communityworks

Matthew B.

Mary Lambeth Moore

Ashley Pinkard

Brennan Stephens

Kafi Blumenfield

Joseph A. Smith Jr

Jaime Hernandez

Tessa Petit

Ivan Parra

Ronn H. Stewart

Farad Ali

Raul Raymundo

The Community Engagement and Development team at Self-Help Credit Union specializes in building and nurturing relationships with community partners to support economic growth and development. They focus on identifying opportunities for financing affordable housing, public charter schools, childcare centers, faith-based organizations, and community-driven commercial real estate projects. By working closely with local stakeholders, they foster sustainable community development and drive initiatives that promote economic inclusion and ownership.

Community Engagement and Development

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Human Resources and Recruitment Team

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