Springboard Announces Name Change to Credit.org

announcement written out in a back background.

Credit.org: A New Name for a Trusted Nonprofit Counseling Agency

Riverside, CA (September 6, 2016) – Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management, Inc. has officially rebranded its consumer-facing identity as credit.org. This name change reflects the organization’s commitment to providing trusted, customer-centric financial education through its extensive online presence.

The official name change became effective on September 2, 2016, signifying a new era for this nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals and families with financial knowledge.

A New Look and Enhanced Online Experience

In addition to the name change, credit.org has launched a newly designed website with a responsive design that ensures easy navigation across desktops, tablets, and smartphones. “Our mission is to improve people’s lives,” said Emerson. “The new credit.org site will help us do that more effectively.”

A stack of sticky notes with the words "time for change" written on them for the Springboard name change.

Services Offered by Credit.org

Credit.org continues to deliver valuable services to its clients, including credit counseling, budgeting, debt management, and financial coaching. The organization also supports several specialized services through affiliated websites:

  • SpringboardSolutions.org – industry-leading program administration services that emphasizes people, processes, and systems; and a government services provider.
  • SpringboardHousing.org – improving the lives of those who need affordable housing accommodations, counseling, and advice.

A Legacy of Excellence in Financial Education

Over its 42-year history, Springboard has earned nationwide recognition as a leader in financial education, collaborating with state and federal agencies, business partners, and strategic collaborators to deliver impactful services.

“We are all very excited about our name change to credit.org,” said Emerson. “The Springboard name will proudly remain in our corporate family of social enterprise organizations.”

About Credit.org

Credit.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit personal financial education and counseling organization, founded in 1974 with the mission of improving the financial well-being of individuals and families. The agency is:

  • Approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing counseling services.
  • A member of the Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA) and the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), the nation’s longest-serving nonprofit financial counseling organization.
  • Accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) for meeting the highest standards in governance, fiscal integrity, counselor certification, and service delivery policies.

Financial counseling and guidance is available by telephone or in-person at branch locations by appointment. For more information on credit.org, please call 800-431-8157 or schedule your appointment today.

Article written by
Melinda Opperman
Melinda Opperman is an exceptional educator who lives and breathes the creation and implementation of innovative ways to motivate and educate community members and students about financial literacy. Melinda joined credit.org in 2003 and has over two decades of experience in the industry.

Take the First Step
Towards Financial Freedom!

an envelope that represents that email that subscribers to nonprofit financial education newsletters.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.