Self-Help's community development program works as a catalyst in seeking funding and technical assistance for communities developing water and wastewater systems.

Small rural communities in the Valley often lack the most basic of services - clean drinking water and sanitary sewer systems. SHE provides human resources and the technical assistance necessary to these small towns to develop adequate water delivery and wastewater disposal systems.

Infrastructure development often lays the foundation for community growth and improvement. Often, sewer and water activities result in the ultimate development of housing through SHE's self-help and multi-family programs. As such, Community Development is a critical component in the continuum of rural community growth and viability.