The model minority myth doesn’t tell the full story. This #AANHPIHeritageMonth, we’re spotlighting the real financial challenges many Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander communities face—and how we can close the wealth gap together. - Highest income inequality in the U.S. - “Bamboo ceiling” in leadership - Barriers to building lasting wealth At Self-Help, we offer tools like credit-building loans + free financial coaching to support economic opportunity for all. Learn more + get tips: https://lnkd.in/eghy3Hyb #AANHPI #FinancialEmpowerment #MakingChange #SelfHelpFederalCreditUnion
Self-Help Credit Union
Financial Services
Durham, NC 14,843 followers
Creating and Protecting Ownership and Economic Opportunity
About us
Welcome to Self-Help! Follow us on Linkedin for regular updates about our research and policy development work and our fair lending practices and products for homes, businesses and nonprofits, green initiatives and community real estate development. Also, check out our SERVICES TAB to learn more about our integrated approach to community development. Want to learn more? 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.
- Website
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http://www.self-help.org/
External link for Self-Help Credit Union
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Durham, NC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1980
- Specialties
- Small business lending (SBA guaranteed), rural economic development, urban revitalization, tax credits, green lending and energy efficiency, public charter school and childcare lending, mortgage lending, and research and advocacy.
Locations
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Primary
301 W. Main Street
Durham, NC 27701, US
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910 17th Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006, US
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1330 Broadway, Suite 604
Oakland, CA 94612, US
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302 W. Main Street
Durham, NC 27701, US
Employees at Self-Help Credit Union
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JJ Froehlich
Housing Sector Leader at Self-Help Credit Union
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Catherine Clark
Helping entrepreneurs & investors impact the world | Duke Business Prof of #socent and #impactinvesting | Social Innovation Thought Leader of the…
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David Beck
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Bonnie Ashley
Director, Admin and Staff Services at Self-Help Credit Union
Updates
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The model minority myth doesn’t tell the full story. This #AANHPIHeritageMonth, we’re spotlighting the real financial challenges many Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander communities face—and how we can close the wealth gap together. - Highest income inequality in the U.S. - “Bamboo ceiling” in leadership - Barriers to building lasting wealth At Self-Help, we offer tools like credit-building loans + free financial coaching to support economic opportunity for all. Learn more + get tips: https://lnkd.in/eVDkG6r9 #AANHPI #FinancialEmpowerment #MakingChange #SelfHelpFederalCreditUnion
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The model minority myth doesn’t tell the full story. This #AANHPIHeritageMonth, we’re spotlighting the real financial challenges many Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander communities face—and how we can close the wealth gap together. - Highest income inequality in the U.S. - “Bamboo ceiling” in leadership - Barriers to building lasting wealth At Self-Help, we offer tools like credit-building loans + free financial coaching to support economic opportunity for all. Learn more + get tips: https://lnkd.in/e7isFBzW #AANHPI #FinancialEmpowerment #MakingChange #SelfHelpFederalCreditUnion
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Money stress is real, and you're not alone. Prioritizing your financial wellness is a form of self-care. Let’s break the stigma. What money move are you making this week that your future self will thank you? #SelfCareSunday #SelfHelpCreditUnion #FinancialHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #FinancialPeace
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Finance Friday Tip: Automate your savings. Set up a recurring transfer from your checking to your savings account—even if it’s just $10 a week. Over time, small, consistent moves build big financial momentum. Your future self will thank you! #FinanceFridays #SelfHelpCreditUnion
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Finance Friday Tip: Automate your savings. Set up a recurring transfer from your checking to your savings account—even if it’s just $10 a week. Over time, small, consistent moves build big financial momentum. Your future self will thank you! #FinanceFridays #SelfHelpCreditUnion
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Self-Help's upcoming Impact Talk highlights ways to invest in gender equity and explore opportunities aimed at advancing financial inclusion for women and gender-expansive people. This May 20th event will focus on: 💲 How investing in women’s social and financial wellbeing can drive economic growth 💲 Showcasing innovative strategies to increase women’s access to credit and financial services 💲 Combatting financial abuse and discrimination ↪ Register here:https://lnkd.in/eD5zj7_n
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Make This Summer One to Remember — Without Breaking the Bank! Planning a getaway, family trip, or just need a little extra for summer fun? Our Vacation Loan can help! - Borrow up to $2,000 - 11.9% APR - 12-month term Offer valid May 1 – June 30, 2025 Let us help you fund your well-deserved break. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTP8tGQC #VacationLoan #MakingChange #SelfHelpCreditUnion
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AANHPI-owned businesses are essential to our communities and economy—yet many are still recovering from the disproportionate impact of the pandemic. This #AANHPIHeritageMonth, we’re highlighting how COVID-19 and anti-Asian bias created barriers for these businesses—and how we can show up to support them. - Shop AANHPI-owned - Amplify their work - Reflect on our own biases - Champion access to funding and support At Self-Help Credit Union, we believe in creating economic opportunity for all. Let’s uplift AANHPI entrepreneurs this month—and every month. Read more about how you can take action: https://lnkd.in/emSY6jj4 #SelfHelpCreditUnion #AANHPIHeritageMonth #SmallBusinessSupport #MakingChange
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Happy Mother’s Day from Self-Help Credit Union! Today we celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of all the moms and mother figures who nurture their families, uplift their communities, and shape a better future for us all. At Self-Help, we know that mothers often lead the way—not just at home but also in building generational wealth, managing finances, and supporting dreams big and small. To every mom out there: thank you for all you do. #MothersDay #SelfHelpCreditUnion #MakingChange
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