Self-Help Enterprises

06/03/2026

☀🎉 SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTS IS BACK! 🎉☀
Join us for an evening of FREE family fun, community resources, and unforgettable summer
memories!

📍 Los Arroyos Multi Family Housing
135 E Walnut Ave, Farmersville, CA 93223
📅 June 10, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
💦 Water Slides
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎨 DIY Tie-Dye Shirts
🎮 Free Games
🍽 Food
📚 Community Resources
✨ And so much more!

Summer Night Lights is all about creating safe, fun spaces for families to connect, play, and
build community during the summer months.

We can't wait to see you there! 💙

06/02/2026

Check out the full panel for “How Does the Central Valley Harness Its Power?,” an upcoming FREE event on Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at Arte Américas in Fresno!

This conversation, part of Arte Américas’ “Arte, Pero Later” evening hours, features SHE Vice President Betsy McGovern-Garcia, County of Fresno Public Health Director Joe Prado, and “Shaan Punjab Di” radio host and City of Fresno Planning Commissioner Gurdeep Shergill. The panel will be moderated by Fresnoland founder and editor-in-chief Danielle Bergstrom.

Register now at https://loom.ly/ewV-HV4

Part of Zócalo’s “California 175—What Connects California?” series, this program is co-presented with Fresnoland and Arteamericas, with generous support from additional partners.

06/02/2026

Are you renting an apartment, single-family home or mobile or manufactured home? You may qualify for free energy-efficient upgrades. The EBD Program helps Central California communities improve their homes with new appliances and other upgrades at no cost.

Learn more & sign up: https://bit.ly/she_social

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¿Alquila un apartamento, una casa unifamiliar, una casa móvil o una prefabricada? Podría calificar para actualizaciones energéticamente eficientes gratuitas. El Programa EBD ayuda a las comunidades del centro de California a mejorar sus hogares con electrodomésticos nuevos y otras actualizaciones sin algún costo.

Obtenga más información e inscríbase: https://bit.ly/she_social

Make your home safer and more efficient—at no cost. The EBD Program offers free energy upgrades for income-qualified households in Central California.

05/27/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6th at Self-Help Federal Credit Union to learn how you can own your own home in Modesto!

05/26/2026

Last week, participants from the ValleyBuild MC3 Program joined families participating in the Mutual Self-Help Housing Program in Goshen to help contribute to the future neighborhood taking shape on Pheasant Street, where 53 homes are currently under construction.

Hosted through a partnership between the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County, College of the Sequoias, and the Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, the ValleyBuild MC3 Program is a seven-week state-recognized construction pre-apprenticeship designed to prepare participants for careers in the trades through classroom instruction and real-world jobsite experience.

“We truly appreciate all the time, effort, and support your team has given throughout this experience,” shared representatives from the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County. “The participants shared nothing but great things about the team they worked with and the experience they received.”

The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening communities by creating pathways to both affordable homeownership and workforce development. Similar to ValleyBuild participants gaining hands-on field experience, many Mutual Self-Help Housing families also develop valuable construction skills throughout the homebuilding process that can open doors to future career opportunities in the trades.

Read more in our upcoming newsletter!

05/22/2026

The 2026 Affordable Housing Summit in Merced County brought together housing professionals, community organizations, and local leaders on April 30 to discuss solutions to the region’s affordable housing needs.

SHE team members Laura Fisher, Administrative Analyst of Strategic Partnerships, and Rosa Corcoles, Project Manager of Real Estate Development, presented Housing Creation and Preservation: A Multifaceted Approach to Addressing Merced County’s Affordable Housing Shortage.

Their presentation highlighted SHE’s work across the county, including new developments such as River Glen in Livingston, which will provide 80 affordable homes for families and at-risk populations, and Mercy Village in Merced, which will offer 66 units of permanent supportive housing. They also shared the broader impact of SHE’s Mutual Self-Help Housing program, which has supported the construction of 905 homes in Merced County.

Read more in our May Newsletter!

05/21/2026

On Thursday, we partnered with UnidosUS to celebrate Fiesta de Mayo at Palm Terrace in Lindsay!

The event featured live music, dancing, dinner, a free food distribution, and conversation with the intent of understanding the needs, goals, and challenges of the community. Lupita Lomeli, host of Univision Channel 21, opened a portion of the event. Recognizing that residents have a voice and power in making civic decisions which affect their daily lives, she encouraged attendees to get involved in community activities and make their voices heard. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to our partners at UnidosUS who made this night possible.

For more details, check out our May newsletter!

05/19/2026

Induction cooktops. Electric dryers. Heat pump HVAC. Installed for free. If you’re an income-qualified renter or homeowner in Central California, you may be eligible for free energy-efficient home upgrades through the EBD Program.

Check your eligibility here: https://bit.ly/she_social

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Estufa de inducción. Secadoras eléctricas. Sistemas de climatización con bomba de calor. Instalado gratis. Si usted es inquilino o propietario de una vivienda en el centro de California y cumple con los requisitos de ingresos, podría ser elegible para actualizaciones del hogar a través del Programa EBD. # ActualizacionesGratuitasparaelHogar

Compruebe su elegibilidad aquí: https://bit.ly/she_social

Make your home safer and more efficient—at no cost. The EBD Program offers free energy upgrades for income-qualified households in Central California.

05/14/2026

In April, families celebrated the completion of a new affordable homeownership community in Madera County, marking a major milestone as 23 households received the keys to their new homes in Parksdale.

Through SHE’s Mutual Self-Help Housing model, participating families worked together to build their homes through “sweat equity,” contributing their time and effort alongside one another with guidance from construction staff. The program makes homeownership more accessible for working families who might otherwise not be able to afford a home.

Families gathered to mark the occasion, receiving keys and certificates of recognition as they officially moved into their new neighborhood, celebrating the completion of years of work and collaboration.

Congratulations, new homeowners!

05/07/2026

It's Drinking Water Week!

Self-Help Enterprises supports communities through water testing, emergency water assistance like bottled water delivery to households in need of household water, and long-term solutions like the repair or replacement of water wells.

If you are in need of emergency water assistance, contact SHE at 559-651-1000.