Center For Community Self-Help

We're counting the hours until our annual meeting! As a nonprofit community development financial institution owned by our members, we all benefit when you engage and learn more about our impact throughout the year. The annual meeting is one way to participate in your credit union ownership. All members are invited to attend. Join us for an overview of our impact and accomplishments over the past year along with a look ahead to the future. Hear about the latest developments at our newest branch in Raleigh, Beacon Point, and get an update on our financial support of hurricane relief efforts in the state. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there! Register at https://lnkd.in/eq7WDEWk

Each year, scammers find new ways to trick people out of their hard-earned money. Whether it's impersonating a loved one or debt collector or pretending to be from a financial institution, scammers know how to pressure you into making risky decisions on the spot. Don’t fall for their tricks. The FTC has information on common scams here: #FraudAwareness https://lnkd.in/eK9X2nhr

Multigenerational poverty can be eliminated, but we have to focus on the right things. Ownership of income generating assets is fundamental to wealth-building in a capitalist economy. Be those stocks, real estate, bitcoin, or others, few assets have more inherent earning potential than owning a business. Knowing this, DC Design partnered with three committed Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in Milwaukee to design, build, and launch the MKE BOSS platform, focused on helping entrepreneurs, especially Black and brown entrepreneurs, connect to the resources needed to build, operate, scale, or sustain their business. This tool is going to help entrepreneurs build the businesses that can uplift their families and communities. In this video, I share a bit more on the MKE BOSS project, the partners, the challenge this platform addresses, and DC Design's philosophy around poverty alleviation & wealth building. Neill Goslin,?Pamela L. Bell,?Kimberly Jones,?Willie Smith,?Andrew Haug,?Kamaljit K. Jackson, Ph.D.,?Troy Mosby,?Akayna Morrison,?Ebony Johnson (She/Her),?Jason Engledow, MBA,?Jerry Johnson II, MBA,?Andrew Keller,?Cindy Camacho,?Phylicia Manley #povertyalleviation #publicspeaker #wealthcreation #blackhistorymonth #blackwealth #blackentrepreneurship #minorityownedbusiness

Our 2024 Annual Meeting will be held on November 20 and all members are invited to attend. Join us for an overview of our impact and accomplishments over the past year along with a look ahead to the future. Hear about the latest developments at our newest branch in Raleigh, Beacon Point, and get an update on our financial support of hurricane relief efforts in the state. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there! Register at https://lnkd.in/grbEMwRd

Exciting news! We are launching a new financing program to help small fleet owners and independent operators go zero-emission. Climate United intends to invest up to $250M to procure up to 500 class 8 battery electric trucks, making it the largest single order of electric trucks in U.S. history. ??? Our partnership with Forum Mobility will help small fleet owners navigate the transition to electric vehicles by removing financial barriers and providing accessible, reliable charging. This program will begin at the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles, but we intend to expand nationally. Our ultimate goal? To help small fleet owners purchase vehicles that are cleaner, safer and healthier for their communities. This initiative isn’t just about cleaner air and cutting emissions—it's about helping small businesses improve their bottom line, creating healthier communities, and building supply chains that make America more globally competitive. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/e6-bhx22

National Fraud Protection Week is here! Make sure to monitor your accounts regularly and report suspicious activity immediately. Learn more about safeguarding your finances with Self-Help Federal Credit Union: https://lnkd.in/eG5kzm7v #FraudProtectionWeek #SecureBanking #SelfHelp

A federal program aimed at developing projects in marginalized communities used tax credits to help a Chicago public health clinic double the number of patients it can serve. Comments from Self-Help's Sarah Brennan, sector leader for structured finance, and Ryan Gadia, CFO, Esperanza Health Centers. #FinanceFriday #PersonalWealth #SmartMoney https://lnkd.in/egrvEPGN

It's not too late to register for this year's Community Finance Summit. Make sure to attend it on December 10. Sign up today

No tricks! All treats. Self-Helpers from our branch in Lamont, CA treated little ghosts and ghouls to a wealth of resources and goodies at the Fall Harvest Festival sponsored by the Lamont Elementary School District. The festival helps families build relationships with and get connected to so many amazing resources that our community partners have to offer. #ThrowbackThursday

The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act is reshaping the landscape for public infrastructure projects. #BuildAmericaBuyAmerica requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in these projects be produced in the U.S. Next Tuesday's webinar will explore key compliance requirements, reporting and documentation, and best practices for navigating these regulations. Understanding: The Build America, Buy America Act ???Date: November 19 ??Time: 1:00 PM (ET) Register now and submit your questions in advance: https://lnkd.in/eApCk_a2