Economic Empowerment Council

Advancing pathways to economic opportunity and financial security.

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Workforce Pathways & Training

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Support

VITA Tax Assistance Program

About the Council

We know that economic opportunity isn't just a talking point. It is the difference between a neighborhood that survives and a neighborhood that thrives. We believe that stability isn't a stroke of luck but the foundation of a future. That is why we are on the ground with local businesses and educators to build something that actually lasts. We are not interested in temporary fixes. We are handing over the tools and the training to make sure that when a resident gets ahead they stay there.


It comes down to the trajectory of a life. We are clearing the path from the classroom to the career and making sure every person has the resources to manage their own success. We invest in the small business owners who keep our streets alive and the workers who keep the engine running. When we bridge the gap between where someone is and where they want to be the whole community moves forward. It is time to get to work.

Current Projects & Initiatives



Major Accomplishments


01

Expanded VITA access and increased EITC returns

02

Strengthened workforce partnerships with local employers

03

Delivered financial literacy workshops

04

Supported small business development efforts

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