Who We Are
meet the team
WHO WE ARE

SELF is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization and the state-designated Community Action Agency for Butler County, Ohio.

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Skill Development
Empower your future success
SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Empower your future with expert-led, free programs designed for your success.

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Donate
help us raise money for
HOME REPAIR SUPPLIES

Every donation makes a difference in the life and the home of a Butler County resident!

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Home Energy
home cooling and home heating assistance
HOME ENERGY

Manage your utility bills and improve your home’s energy efficiency.

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Volunteer
All skill levels are welcome
VOLUNTEER

Join members of the SELF staff to provide essential services for a home repair project.

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Building Together

IDA Graduate 2022

SELF treated me like they cared and with respect, like they wanted me to succeed as an individual. Without SELF, I wouldn’t have been able to put money up, and now I’m a first-time homebuyer! And they’re still helping me. It’s a great program and will get you on the right path.

Jeremiah, Graduate of Multiple Programs

Getting Ahead Graduate 2022

Getting Ahead opened my head up to a lot of circumstances and things that go on in the world that I just hadn’t given a lot of thought to before. So now when I’m engaging in the world and trying to think of my future, I keep those things in mind.

Matthew, Getting Ahead Graduate

Jasmine Story

It was a turning point. My son and I found new paths, and SELF helped me achieve my career goals. SELF made me believe in the possibility of my dreams.”

Jasmine, Graduate of Multiple Programs

Home Repair recipient

SELF is a blessing. It’s easier to go to church now, and I can even go to the grocery store instead of having my groceries delivered!

Connie, Home Repair Recipient

mission and goals

To Enhance the Quality of Life for County Residents by Impacting the Causes of Poverty and Empowering Individuals to Achieve, Sustain, and Advocate Self-Sufficiency.

We aim to help Butler County, OH residents:

Move beyond crisis situations toward improved financial stability and general well-being.
Retain the skills and attitudes necessary for sustained employment and self-sufficiency.
Build and maintain assets to disrupt the cycle of poverty.

Popular Courses​

SELF offers free skill development courses that can help disrupt the cycle of poverty, build self-sufficiency, and provide financial stability. Participants may sign-up for the next, ongoing session at any time.

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Money Management

Our Money Management program teaches you budgeting, saving, and financial planning. 

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JOBS NOW!

You’ll complete a master job application, write a resume, practice interviews, learn job search and computer etiquette, create a budget, and learn to present a professional image

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Getting Ahead

The workshop fosters a supportive community, empowering individuals to break the cycle of poverty and create sustainable, thriving futures.

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