Who We Lend To
Self-Help makes loans that create economic opportunity. To date, we have loaned over $392 million to thousands of businesses, nonprofits, public charter schools, commercial real estate developments, and environmentally sustainable businesses.
Who We Lend To
Self-Help makes loans that create economic opportunity. To date, we have loaned over $392 million to thousands of businesses and nonprofits, concentrating of those headed by or serving people of color, women, and rural residents.
We lend to businesses that make a difference.
- Small businesses such as stores, restaurants, service companies, auto repair shops, and any other businesses that create opportunities where they're most needed.
- Core community services like child care, public charter schools, health care and churches that stabilize neighborhoods.
- Commercial Real Estate Developments that revitalize low-wealth communities.
- Environmentally Sustainable Enterprises
- Nonprofits
- Manufacturers that provide quality jobs.

