Riverside, CA - August 26, 2025 - Credit.org, a nonprofit leader in financial counseling and education, proudly announces its future relocation of its headquarters to 1825 Chicago Avenue in Riverside, California.
A trusted U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved housing counseling agency, Credit.org has assisted over 5.2 million people since its founding. The organization offers essential financial empowerment services, including credit and debt counseling, debt management plans, financial education, and housing support such as foreclosure prevention, eviction prevention, and first-time homebuyer counseling.
Founded in 1974 as Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Inland Empire (CCCS-IE) and later rebranded as Credit.org, the organization has remained committed to helping people achieve financial wellness and long-term stability.
“Our new location supports that mission,” said Cyndi Williams, President and CEO of Credit.org. “It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and to the trust our clients have placed in us for over five decades.”
Credit.org has consistently adapted to meet clients where they are. From its early in-person counseling and workshops to pioneering telephone-based counseling in the late 1990s, the agency has stayed at the forefront of innovation. Today, Credit.org provides nationwide services through modern digital platforms, ensuring flexibility, accessibility, and confidentiality.
“Almost since its founding, the organization has been a valued member of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce,” said Nicholas Adcock, President and CEO of the Chamber. “We are proud Credit.org continues to call Riverside home and recognize the vital work it has done to support financial empowerment across our region.”
The new headquarters will serve as a modern collaboration center, supporting hybrid operations while strengthening cross-sector partnerships that promote financial literacy, housing affordability, and economic resilience.
Looking ahead, Credit.org remains committed to reaching underserved communities, enhancing client engagement, and offering personalized and confidential support to help families build generational wealth and achieve their financial goals.
“The office will serve as a hub for collaboration, innovation, and community connection,” added Williams, “ensuring that our mission remains as strong today as it was 50 years ago.”
About Credit.org
Credit.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to personal financial education and counseling, founded in 1974 with the mission of improving the financial well-being of 5.2 million individuals and families. Credit.org is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD-approved housing counseling agency and a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). Services offered include credit counseling, housing counseling, debt management plans, and financial education. Credit.org has an A+ rating with the BBB and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), which signifies the highest standards for agency governance, fiscal integrity, and service quality. For more information about Credit.org, please call 800-449-9818 or visit their website at credit.org.
Credit.org Contact Information:
Melinda Opperman
Chief External Affairs Officer, Credit.org
Email: Melinda.Opperman@credit.org
Phone: (951) 779-7711
Credit.org - Nonprofit Financial Counseling Agency
About Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce
The Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce is committed to building a stronger local economy by actively promoting and supporting the community by fostering the strength of member organizations, and by engaging federal, state, and local officials on behalf of business interests. For more information about the Chamber, visit www.riverside-chamber.com.
Riverside Chamber Contact Information:
Dimitri Rogers
Communications Coordinator,Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce
Email: dRogers@riverside-chamber.com
Phone: (951) 683-7100 ext. 224
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City: Riverside
State: California
Country: United States
Website: https://credit.org/
