Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with the SELF community. Volunteers appreciate the support from our staff while repairing homes. Donors contribute essential funds and resources, directly helping those in need. Many people attend our Annual Awards Celebration which is our major fundraiser in April. And, a special way to give back is to adopt a family for the holiday season.

Every Gift Makes a Difference

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.”

IDA Asset Building Graduate

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.”

Getting Ahead Graduate

Ways You Can Help

Your time or donation can make a life-changing impact on someone in need. By volunteering or giving, you’re helping to build a stronger, more supportive community.

Volunteer Group

Volunteer

Join members of the SELF staff to provide essential services for a home repair project. No prior experience is required. All adults and youth with adult supervision are welcome. You can volunteer as an individual or group. Let us know your interest and we will match you to an available opportunity.

Class

Donate

We need your support today. Help transform lives by breaking the cycle of poverty. Your donation empowers individuals to build self-sufficiency, ensuring they can thrive long-term. Together, we offer hope, stability, and a brighter future.

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Supplies

Call us at 513-868-9300 option 2 or drop off your supply donation during our operating hours. We can use class supplies such as paper, folders, poster board, and markers. We also need home repair supplies such as paint brushes, work gloves, hammers, measuring tape, painters’ tape, and duct tape.

annual awards banquet

Annual Awards Celebration

Mark your calendars for our next big event on April 25, 2025. Join us for a fun-filled evening with a silent auction, games, and award recognition. Dress up, celebrate, and enjoy the festivities. More information will come soon.

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Adopt-A-Family

Donate money or purchase items for a specific family in need. SELF’s Adopt-A-Family program provides holiday meals and gifts to the families of SELF clients working toward self-sufficiency. Recipients are nominated by SELF program staff each fall. Families receive meal boxes for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and presents are provided for the entire family.

(This program does not accept recipient applications. Recipients are nominated internally.)

Donate Funds

Help us reach our goal for home repair supplies. At SELF, we believe in community power and helping those in need. Butler County faces a great need for home repairs, and we need your support to assist more individuals. Every donation makes a significant impact on the lives and homes of Butler County residents. Invest in your community today!