Money Matters: Tools for Financial Success

Learn practical strategies for budgeting, saving, improving credit, and managing debt for financial success. Join AADAP Financial Opportunity Center®, Los Angeles Black Worker Center, West Adams-Leimert Park Family Source Center, and Chase Community Center for Money Matters: Tools for Financial Success , a two-part interactive financial workshop series designed to support the Crenshaw community in building financial knowledge, stability, and long-term empowerment. Led by Christopher Beene, Vice President and Community Manager of Community and Business Development at JPMorgan Chase , this workshop series will provide practical information and tools to help participants take control of their financial future. October 20, 2026 | 5:00 PM–6:00 PM Goal Setting, Budgeting, and Savings Learn how to set financial goals based on your values, create a budget that works for you, manage your money, and save for the future. October 27, 2026 | 5:00 PM–6:00 PM Understanding Credit, Improving Credit, and Managing Debt Learn the basics of credit, why it matters, how to check your credit score and credit reports, strategies for building and improving credit, and ways to protect your credit. For more information, contact Melissa Alvarez, Financial Coach , at 323-293-6284 or malvarez@aadapinc.org .