Self-Help Credit Union

Nov. 14: Come to Our Annual Meeting!

Coming up on Wednesday, November 14: Join us for the Self-Help Credit Union & the Center for Community Self Help’s annual meeting! Learn how we’re building stronger communities, meet Self-Help staff and members, and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres. Families are welcome—just be sure to RSVP here.

Hurricane Relief Loans & Other Resources

Members affected by Hurricane Florence: please let us know what you need! We offer Disaster Relief Loans to help you meet deductibles and other hurricane-related expenses. We also have tips for filing for federal disaster assistance.

Members with existing consumer loans may qualify for a payment deferral.

Looking for ways to donate or volunteer? See a sample of resources here.

Welcome to Two Credit Unions in South Carolina!

We’re happy to announce two new additions to the Self-Help Credit Union family, both located in South Carolina. Welcome to Palmetto Trust Federal Credit Union located in Columbia, and also to CommunityWorks Federal Credit Union in Greenville. Palmetto Trust Federal officially joined us on September 1. CommunityWorks followed shortly after, on October 1.

Video: Burlington Industries' CU Formed a Tight-Knit Family

In the late 1970s, when Martha Miller was asked to manage a credit union for Burlington Industries employees, she said, “What’s a credit union?” The Greensboro, NC resident went on to serve as CEO of Choice Federal Credit Union (originally Burlington Employees Federal CU), and ultimately became a leader in NC’s credit union movement. Ms. Miller is among the people interviewed in this short video history of Choice—a credit union that through many changes has maintained a strong family spirit.