WELCOME TO SELF

"As Butler County's community action agency, Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (SELF) exists 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." 

Summer Crisis Program Expands, Starts Early
SELF will begin scheduling appointments for the Summer Crisis Program on May 18. The program starts June 1 and provides $250 toward electric bills and/or air conditioning units to qualifying residents. Learn more.
What to Bring to Your Appointment

ZUMBATHON a Success!
SELF hosted its first ZUMBATHON on May 12. Thanks to you it was a big success! Visit our Facebook page to see photos.

Mentors Needed to Help Low-Income People Move Mountains
Graduates of SELF's Getting Ahead Program become Leaders of their own Circle of Allies in order to stay on their paths out of poverty. SELF is now recruiting Allies for the lastest classes of graduates.  Click here to learn how you can help.

Hamilton Attorney Wins Janet Clemmons Award
Congratulations to Stephen Bernat, the 2012 winner of the Janet Clemmons Community Service Award. Learn more about Stephen here and visit our Facebook page for photos and video from the 16th Annual Awards Dinner.

Group Workcamps Returning to Hamilton This Summer
SELF will cosponsor its third Group Workcamps project this July in the City of Hamilton, with support from the Hamilton Vision Commission. If you want to help or if you need help, call Housing Coordinator John Post at 513-820-5024Learn More 


For SELF's full Guidestar Report, please visit: Supports to Encourage Low-income Families