Media Advisory

[Atlanta, Georgia] — What role do credit unions play in community development? How can they better invest in local communities? How can communities foster redevelopment while working to preserve the historic character of neighborhoods, without cultural displacement? Local community leaders will explore the opportunities, challenges, and future possibilities for the West End on Thursday, October 17 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Self-Help Credit Union, 921 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. in Atlanta.

With a mission of homeownership and economic opportunity for all, Self-Help (www.self-help.org) works collectively to advance financial inclusion and support more equitable and resilient communities, including expanding affordable housing, and partnering with local stakeholders to be a proactive ally fostering an inclusive economic landscape for all residents.

With mounting economic challenges and disparities, investing in communities is more crucial than ever. Self-Help executive staff, including President Randy Chambers, will be on hand to outline a vision for the branch and the need for financial empowerment and local investment in traditionally underserved communities. The event will also feature esteemed speakers who are deeply rooted in the West End community, including Myrna Fuller, President of the West End Merchants Coalition, and City Council Representative Jason Dozier. Their insights will underscore the importance of collaboration in achieving shared goals for community investment to foster growth, equity, and opportunity.

WHAT:                 EVENING RECEPTION AND GATHERING to emphasize the critical role that public and private sector collaboration plays in ensuring sustainable growth, social equity, and long-term economic resilience.

WHEN:                 Thursday, October 17, from 4-6 p.m.

WHERE:               Self-Help Credit Union, 921 Ralph Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta

 

About Self-Help Credit Union

Self-Help Credit Union was chartered in 1983 to build a network of branches that partner with working families and communities often underserved by the financial marketplace. With over $1.7 billion in assets and serving more than 89,000 members in 39 branches – eight in Florida, one in Georgia, 23 in North Carolina, six in South Carolina, and one in Virginia - Self-Help Credit Union is one of the fastest-growing community development financial institutions in the country. It is part of the Self-Help family of nonprofit organizations whose collective mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. For over 40 years, the national Center for Community Self-Help and its affiliates have provided more than $11 billion in financing to help more than 164,000 borrowers buy homes, start and grow businesses and strengthen community resources. For more information, please visit www.self-help.org.