Structure

Center for Community Self-Help (1980)

The Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that develops and coordinates Self-Help's programs, raises resources, and advocates for economic opportunity.

Self-Help Credit Union (1984)

The Credit Union is a member-owned, federally insured, state-chartered credit union.  It raises market rate deposits from members to make commercial, consumer, and home loans.  Its members include nonprofit and religious organizations and other socially-responsible individuals and institutions.

Self-Help Federal Credit Union (2008)

Self-Help Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, federally chartered and federally insured credit union. Its mission is to increase access to responsible and affordable financial services in underserved communities, initially in California.

Self-Help Ventures Fund (1984)

The Ventures Fund is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization funded with loans and grants from foundations, religious organizations, corporations, and government sources.  It manages Self-Help's higher-risk business loans, real estate development, and home loan secondary market programs.

Self-Help Community Development Corporation (1996)

The Self-Help Community Development Corporation (CDC) is non-profit entity that purchases and develops residential real estate in low-income communities.

Center for Responsible Lending (2002)

The Center for Responsible Lending is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan research and policy affiliate.  CRL is dedicated to protecting home ownership and family wealth by working to eliminate abusive financial practices.