The Center for Community Self-Help (Self-Help) is a family of credit unions and one of the nation's leading community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Our lending is aimed at building stronger communities and expanding economic opportunities for all. The Center for Community Self-Help (Self-Help) is a family of credit unions and one of the nation's leading community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Our lending is aimed at building stronger communities and expanding economic opportunities for all. self-help.organd 6 more links