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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.
Columbia Credit Union, a $943 million asset community credit union, has been helping Clark County, Washington residents and businesses meet their financial goals since 1952. We are known for our friendly staff, competitive rates and environmentally minded services. Voted Best Service Provider — Clark County favorite For five years in a row, Columbia has been voted "Best Financial Institution" in Clark County, Washington in The Columbian newspaper`s (circulation 45,000) Best of Clark County reader poll. In 2010, Columbia was also named "Best Overall Customer Service" in Clark County. Columbia is a long-time community favorite, serving more than 64,000 members. In fact, more Clark County families choose Columbia than any other local financial institution.
Darien Rowayton Bank was founded by leading local business people to provide our community with an exceptional combination of competitive banking services and thoughtful personal service. We carefully lend your deposits to support the growth of local businesses and to meet the needs of community members for financing worthy purposes from housing to education. Our focus on communities in Connecticut means we have avoided the types of loans and investments that underlie the current financial industry crisis and can continue to meet the credit needs of our community. We are committed to long-term relationships and offer the conveniences and financial services you expect from a larger bank, with the incredible rates, safety, and personal attention you won’t find anywhere but home.
TruMark Financial is one of the strongest, most progressive credit unions in the nation, offering a full range of banking, investing, and insurance services to more than 128,00 members in Southeastern Pa. Founded in 1939, TruMark Financial is headquartered in Fort Washington, Pa., and has approximately $2.6 billion in assets through its 24 branches, Member Service Center, and a suite of innovative online services.
Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union, formerly Chemstrand Employees Credit Union and Monsanto Employees Credit Union, was organized April 9, 1954. The credit union is directed by a volunteer Board of Directors presently composed of 13 members. The Board of Directors, elected by the general membership, appoints a Supervisory Committee of four individuals who watch over the financial soundness of the credit union.