About EEI

The mission of EEI is to increase the minimum standard for financial literacy in America. Since 2001, the Economic Empowerment Initiative has provided financial literacy courses to college students, high school programs, community based groups, religious organizations, and companies in an effort to create smarter consumer and producers for stronger economies. Together, with a committed team of education specialists, program developers, and volunteers, EEI aggressively challenges environments of poverty in 4-proven ways:

  1. Financial Literacy Scoring
  2. Financial Literacy Education & Certification
  3. Mentorship
  4. Entrepreneurship

How EEI Empowers: 7-Financial Literacy Courses. 30-Hour Education Standard. 2-Certificate Programs. Money Mentor Mobile Application. National Financial Literacy Diagnostic. Standard Scoring Index.

How Others Empower EEI...

  • Funding (in-kind accepted)
  • Volunteer Time
  • Mentor Hours
  • Advocacy & Support

Latest Results:

  • Year-1, triple-percentage social media growth.
  • $2M+ for scholarships and employment invested.
  • 91% of its current participants find EEI Programs effective
More about EEI
  • The Economic Empowerment Initiative (EEI, Inc.) was started in 2001 by economist and philanthropist Samuel T. Jackson to help high
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  • Vision A world of financially independent citizens who understand and take responsibility for their financial choices and the impact those
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  • More young adults ages 18-25 filed for bankruptcy than graduated from college in 2008. Graduating students have an average of
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  • The mission of EEI is to increase the minimum standard for financial literacy in America. Since 2001, the Economic Empowerment
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      250 Georgia Avenue, Suite 203
      Atlanta, Georgia 30312

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      Sunday: 11AM – 8PM

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