Community Economic Empowerment Network

Community Economic Empowerment Network is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, including for such charitable and educational purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The organization is dedicated to preventing predatory lending through education, empowering people to recognize their rights and avoid financial abuse. CEEN facilitates access to equitable services through three strategic pillars: 1) consumer wealth building, providing culturally relevant financial education to reduce debt and foster savings 2) technical assistance for entrepreneurs, offering business development and capital readiness and 3) legal and financial advocacy coalition, auditing abusive contracts and connecting families with legal networks.