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About Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Counseling

About SpringboardSpringboard is a non-profit agency formed in 1974 by business leaders and credit grantors. Our mission is simple, yet vital: Our people improve the lives and financial well-being of individuals and families by providing quality financial education and counseling.. We are here to help.


Our Credentials

In this day and age, it is difficult to know whom to trust. That is why we wear our "badges" proudly on our site. It is these badges along with our more than 35 years of experience that reassure you that you have found the right agency for assistance. Take a look at what these badges mean and what they should mean to you. You may also click on the logo to visit the website for each of the agencies.



Better Business Bureau

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau

Springboard Nonprofit has been accredited by the BBB since November 11, 1983. The BBB Code of Business Practices represents high-standards in advertising, selling and customer service practices that enhance customer trust and confidence in business.
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Accredited by the Council on Accreditation

Accredited by the COA

To become accredited by the Council on Accreditation, we undergo an extensive review process by an independent review group to make sure we provide the best possible non-profit service to the community.
More about the COA.

HUD-certified housing counseling agency

HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency

We are a HUD-certified housing counseling agency. To maintain this certification, we keep meticulous records and undergo regular audits.
More about HUD Housing Counselors.

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

Member of NFCC

Founded in 1951, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling promotes the national agenda for financially responsible behavior and builds capacity for its Members to deliver the highest quality financial education and consumer credit counseling services.
More about the NFCC.

Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies

Member of AICCCA

We belong to the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies, which promotes quality and consistent delivery of credit counseling services.
More about the AICCCA.

American Association of Debt Management Organizations

Member of AADMO

The American Association of Debt Management Organizations is the industry's largest trade organization with nearly 150 members nationwide.
More about the AADMO.

National Housing Counseling Association

Accredited by NHCA

The National Housing Counseling Association was formed to support HUD-approved 501(c)3 housing counseling agencies in the delivery of reverse mortgage counseling services.
More about the NHCA.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service Logo

Consumer Credit Counseling Service Agency

We began in 1974 as Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Inland Empire (CCCS-IE). We are still CCCS-IE, but operate as Springboard to distinguish ourselves from other CCCS agencies.


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