Association for Black Economic Power

See schedule o.arise community credit unionin 2023, the Minnesota department of commerce has officially chartered arise credit union, marking a historic moment as Minnesota's first black-led (and newest) credit union in the state in more than two (2) decadesthe abep financial empowerment center (fec) is a program that works with residents within the community, who may be unbanked, underbanked, or victims of predatory lenders, or other fringe banking outlets.our financial empowerment center provides tailored support to individuals at all life stages, from youth to seniors. We offer financial education programs for students, college planning and job readiness for young adults, homeownership and debt management guidance for mid-life adults, and retirement and healthcare cost planning for seniors. Additionally, we assist families with budgeting, insurance, and emergency savings, and provide crisis intervention and recovery support for at-risk individuals. Our goal is to equip everyone in our community with the knowledge and resources they need to achieve financial stability and success.