Self-Help Credit Union, Atlanta

05/29/2026

May is AANHPI Heritage Month.

Self-Help honors the vibrant cultures and vital contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. But did you know that elder financial exploitation is one of the most common harms reported among elder Asian Americans?

According to NAPCA, 18% of respondents reported financial mistreatment. And while 73% of AANHPI adults over 50 feel confident spotting scams, only 29% passed AARP’s fraud quiz.

In our latest blog post, we explore what elder financial abuse looks like, unique challenges AANHPI elders face, and red flags to watch for.

Read more and stay informed: https://community.sh/ElderAANHPI

05/27/2026

The Julian Bond Institute 2050 Survey surveyed 5,269 Americans across four generations and found something powerful: the communities facing the greatest financial barriers have the HIGHEST financial ambitions.

Here's what the data shows:

86% of Americans aspire to homeownership — but only 23% of Black Millennials have achieved it, compared to 51% of White Millennials.

66% of Black Millennials want to own a business, roughly double the rate of White Millennials, yet over half feel they'll never get there.

Only 15% of Hispanic Americans have an estate plan in place, compared to 39% of White Americans.

53% of Black Gen Z used buy-now-pay-later products in the past year, vs. 28% of White Gen Z, a sign that when the financial system falls short, people find workarounds that often carry real costs.

The racial wealth gap isn't a motivation problem. It's an access problem.

Read the full report → https://community.sh/4agr2wX

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸

As we reflect on their legacy, we’re reminded of the importance of supporting strong, thriving communities — something that continues to inspire the work we do every day at Self-Help.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all Self-Help branches will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Members can still access their accounts anytime through online and mobile banking.

05/20/2026

At Self-Help, we know meaningful impact goes beyond funding alone.

A recent article from Candid highlights how partnership, mentorship, and capacity building can help mission-driven organizations grow stronger and create long-term community impact.

Through collaboration with Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union and support from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, this work focused on strengthening operations, governance, and strategic growth.

We’re proud to support partnerships that expand opportunity and invest in lasting change.

Read more:

Candid insights | Nonprofit capacity building works best when funding comes with mentorship. See how one credit union rebuilt operations, governance, and long-term sustainability with both.

05/19/2026

We are excited to welcome our summer interns to our Atlanta branch - Jabari Moore and Keyshawn Ward!

Jabari is a rising Senior at Morehouse College, majoring in Business Administration. He is passionate about economic justice and using human resources as a tool to create fair and equitable opportunities in the workplace.

Keyshawn is a rising Junior at Morehouse College, majoring in Business Management. He is most looking forward to gaining valuable experience, building connections, and developing skills that will help him drive meaningful change.

Welcome to Self-Help, Jabari and Keyshawn! We are excited to have you with us!!

05/18/2026

What started as a credit union for food processing workers in Modesto, CA grew into something much bigger: trust, opportunity, and community.

In our latest legacy video, we’re honoring the story of Community Trust Credit Union and the impact it had on farm workers and families who were often excluded from traditional banking services.

From helping members grow their savings to creating access in what was once considered a financial desert, Community Trust helped lay the foundation for economic opportunity in the Modesto community for decades.

Today, we’re proud to continue that legacy as part of the Self-Help family.

Because investing in people will always be worth it.

Watch the video here: https://community.sh/CommunityTrustCU

05/16/2026

The new Julian Bond Institute reports finds that communities facing the greatest financial barriers have the highest financial ambitions, discuss insights, what they mean for our communities, and talk about how we can shape a more equitable future.

Read the report here: https://community.sh/4tL8nQV

05/13/2026

We are excited to be partnering with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. to organize a free Wills Clinic for local homeowners, at 10am on Saturday June 13th, at Flipper Temple AME Church.

This event will offer an opportunity for pro bono attorneys to assist eligible clients in preparing and executing a Last Will & Testament, an Advance Directive for Health Care and a Financial Power of Attorney.

Clients must register in advance by May 31st by calling Atlanta Legal Aid at (404) 477-4882. The program is open to homeowners with a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Limit and liquid assets of $15,000 or less.

05/13/2026

New research from our friends at the Julian Bond Institute found that the communities facing the greatest financial barriers have the highest financial ambitions. Let that sink in.

Join us this Thursday, May 14th for a webinar where JBI break down what these findings mean for our communities and how we can shape a more equitable future together.

Register now: https://bit.ly/jbi0514?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_jkszeh2y4d