SuSu Financial Literacy Academy
Financial Education for Lasting Change
A structured education program of EOC's Economic Empowerment work.
Who It's For
The SuSu Financial Literacy Academy is a 12-month structured program for East Oakland residents ready to change their relationship with money — whether you are rebuilding credit, saving for the first time, or preparing to buy a home or start a business.
Curriculum
Financial Foundations
- Building a household budget that survives a hard month
- Understanding credit reports, scores, and disputes
- Banking without predatory fees
- Setting and protecting an emergency fund
Building Wealth
- Paying down debt strategically
- Homeownership readiness and down payment planning
- Introduction to investing and retirement accounts
- Protecting assets: insurance, wills, and beneficiaries
Cooperative Economics
- How SuSu lending circles work and how to run one
- Cooperative ownership and community investment models
- Supporting and starting neighborhood businesses
- Keeping dollars circulating in East Oakland
How It Works
Session Format
12 months of in-person and virtual sessions, with weekly Tuesday classes from 6–8 PM.
What's Included
- Free materials
- Lending circle access
- Credit-building tools
- Alumni support network
- Certificate of completion
Expected Outcomes
- A working monthly budget you actually use
- An improved credit score and a plan to keep it climbing
- An emergency savings account with automatic contributions
- Completed participation in a SuSu lending circle
- A personal debt payoff and wealth-building plan
- A network of peers and alumni for ongoing accountability
300+
Graduates
80%
Improved Credit Scores
12
Month Program
$250K+
Savings Generated
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Whether you need support, want to give time, or want to fund the work — here is where to begin.