Empowering Through Financial Literacy
At YEOC, we offerr a comprehensive education platform as a nonprofit in Columbia, South Carolina. We provide essential programs such as financial literacy classes, entrepreneurial training, and supportive resources for vulnerable groups. Our initiatives are designed to empower and uplift communities.
Cultivating Growth And Support
Our mission centers on building stronger communities by advancing financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills. Believing in a holistic approach, we integrate educational programs with emotional and psychological support. With tailored resources, we ensure that each service meets the specific needs of our diverse participants, fostering a nurturing and empowering environment for all.
Our Inspiring Beginnings And Commitment
Our journey began after a pivotal work injury that changed our view on financial empowerment. It led us to write a children's book tackling racial injustice and inequality. This experience ignited our passion for fostering change. With our expertise, we're committed to creating a robust foundation of financial literacy and entrepreneurship, having the community at heart.
The Story
YEOC began as a deeply personal response to adversity. After a workplace injury in early 2024, founder Alphonzo C. Davis Jr. found himself navigating physical recovery, depression, and a redefined sense of purpose. What started as a children’s book on financial literacy quickly revealed a broader need: access to resources that make stability possible. That realization sparked the idea to build an organization rooted in real-life tools—where financial education, legal support, and cooperative values meet the everyday needs of people who’ve too often been left out of traditional systems. YEOC now serves as a platform for growth, connection, and shared progress, shaped by lived experience and driven by a commitment to lasting impact.
Mission
To provide underserved individuals and families in Columbia, SC with practical tools for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and cooperative empowerment—building organized, community-led pathways to economic self-sufficiency, resilience, and generational stability. Guided by our motto: "Developing Community and Minds," we believe lasting change begins with knowledge, connection, and a commitment to shared growth.
Vision
To build a self-sustaining ecosystem where access to knowledge, opportunity, and consistent community support empowers every individual—regardless of background or circumstance—to actively participate in economic growth, contribute meaningfully to our community, and shape a future defined by informed decision-making, financial security, and the confidence to pursue a stable, purpose-driven life with dignity.
Alphonzo C. Davis Jr.
Founder & Vision Director of Crown Capital Financial Co-op, Alphonzo is a visionary builder of financial ecosystems rooted in empowerment, equity, and generational wealth. His mission: transform underserved communities through cooperative enterprise and financial literacy.
Latha Dickey
As an Instructional Auditor at South College, Latha ensures academic excellence through rigorous oversight and compliance. She brings her passion for quality education and community uplift to every initiative she supports.