ABOUT THE EVENT
Faith, Finance & Homeownership is a two-part convening focused on equipping our Inland Empire communities with tools to build and retain generational wealth. Through faith-based partnerships, financial coaching, and practical resources, the event connects families to pathways for stability and prosperity.
Presented by the Inland SoCal Housing Collective in partnership with Credit.org, BankOn Inland SoCal, Hispanic Lifestyle, and the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
Event Overview
Morning Session (9AM–1PM)
Faith leaders, community organizations, and financial experts gather to explore:
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Why financial education, homeownership, and estate planning are vital.
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The role of faith partners in supporting families.
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How to get started with financial coaching, safe banking, and debt management.
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Building resilience through business ownership, housing stability, and church-led initiatives.
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Strategies for homeownership and estate planning to retain generational wealth.
The session concludes with next steps, a resource fair, and a call to action for faith and community leaders.
Afternoon Session (1:30PM–4PM)
A broader regional convening highlighting solutions, collaboration, and action:
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Why financial education and generational wealth matter for families and communities.
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Access to safe banking and the support of faith coalitions.
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Spotlight on organizations driving financial resilience, including housing counseling, small business development, and estate planning.
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Closing discussion and survey to shape future work.
Who Should Attend
A peer to peer event, Faith, Finance & Homeownership is designed for faith leaders, community advocates, nonprofit partners, educators, housing professionals, small business owners, and residents of the Inland Empire who are passionate about building stronger, financially resilient families. This convening is ideal for anyone seeking practical tools to support their congregation or community in achieving financial stability, homeownership, estate planning, and generational wealth.
LOCATION
California Museum of Photography
(located historic downtown Riverside)
3824 Main Street • Riverside, CA 92501
PARKING
City of Riverside parking garages 2 and 6 are closest to the museum.
BE OUR GUEST
Please register today, space is limited.
Event Schedule
Wednesday - November 5, 2025
Morning Session - Faith Leaders
Registration
9am - 9:30am
Welcome & Our Why?
- Claudio Espino– Intro Credit.org & answer- “Why financial education/coaching?” (5 minutes)
- Richard Sandoval, Intro Hispanic Lifestyle- “Why building generational wealth? /Homeownership & Estate Planning?” (5 minutes)
- Melanie Steele, ISCHC- Intro to ISCHC & BankOn Coalition- “Why faith partners?” (5 minutes)
9:30am - 10am
Blessing: Dr. Joshua Beckley
Panel One: How to get started?
Goal: Discuss the initial steps A). Faith leaders know what the steps are B). What resources exist in the community, C). How to refer community members
- Financial Coaching, Budgeting, Debt Management, Climb-
Claudio Espino, Credit.org
- Banking Access
Jay Miller, BankOn Coalition Lead at ISCHC
- Overview of access to safe banking.
- Demonstrate Banking Tool– pick an attending church address and look up the nearest branch
10:00am
Panel Two: A Movement of Building Wealth
Goal: Amplify regional organizations who are helping build the financial resilience of their community.
- Building Generations in a Church-
- Building a Business- What is the impact on a family when they build a business?
- Building Housing Stability – How do we help our counties become financial stable in this housing crisis
10:30AM- 11:05AM
Panel Three: Building and Retaining Generational Wealth
Goal: What is the impact of homeownership on a family and generations? How is this wealth retained?
- Homeownership Month– What is the impact on a family who owns a home?, Home Mortgage Tools
- Why homebuyer counseling- Melinda Opperman- Credit.org/ISCHC Board Member- How do you get started?
- How do you get started buying a home? – How do you get started with buying a home? How long can it take? What tools can be used? Down payment assistance programs available?
- Retaining Generational Wealth- Estate Planning, Why is it important? Where do you go for help?
11:05 AM - 11:45am
What is to come? Next Steps
Goal: What is the impact of homeownership on a family and generations? How is this wealth retained?
- Homeownership Month –What is the impact on a family who owns a home?, Home Mortgage Tools
- Why homebuyer counseling- Melinda Opperman- Credit.org/ISCHC Board Member- How do you get started?
- How do you get started buying a home? – How do you get started with buying a home? How long can it take? What tools can be used? Down payment assistance programs available?
- Retaining Generational Wealth- Estate Planning, Why is it important? Where do you go for help?
11:45AM - 12PM
Lunch and Small Resources Fair
12PM - 1PM
Wednesday - November 5, 2025
Afternoon Session - Community Stake Holders
Welcome & Why financial education and generational wealth matter.
- Claudio Espino (Credit.org): Why financial education/coaching
- Richard Sandoval (Hispanic Lifestyle): Why building generational wealth through homeownership & estate planning
- Melanie Steele (ISCHC): Why this matters regionally, what happened with faith leaders in the morning, and how to join the movement.
2:00PM – 2:30PM
Panel One: What’s the Scoop - Understanding the Landscape
Goal: Provide an overview of regional challenges and opportunities around financial access and community resources.
- Jay Miller (ISCHC, BankOn Coalition Lead): Access to safe banking + demo of banking locator tool.
- Pastors United : How faith coalitions support families with resources like food, utility support, and school supplies.