The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar to promote homeownership among language-challenged Latinos in East Los Angeles, which is significantly lower than the rest of California. The population in East Los Angeles is 97% Latino Homeownership in and a large portion of residents are foreign-born. This event focuses on promoting sustainable collaborations among members of the local financial eco-system to increase trust in the U.S. banking system, and to promote safe homeownership resources and affordable funding options for language-challenged Latinos. The event is part of the San Francisco regional Spanish-speaking Communities Initiative and will address opportunities identified during a 2021 FDIC listening session to work with local faith-based leaders and other influential community stakeholders to increase home ownership in East Los Angeles.
Presenters:
- Dorima Hamilton, Executive Director, Instituto de Avance Latino CDC
- Carolyn Patton, Manager Financial Wealth Building & Community Housing, West Angeles CDC
- Benny Sanchez, VP Community Manager, JP Morgan Chase Bank
- Sarah Cervantes, Director of Mortgage Origination CA, Self-Help Federal Credit Union
- Alex Islas, VP Community Outreach Officer/Mortgage Underwriting, East West Bank
- Steve De Jesus, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Leaders of faith and community-based organizations, bankers, and other influential stakeholders active in the Spanish-speaking community of East Los Angeles in California who are interested in promoting homeownership.
Registration Information:
Event has past, registration is now closed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Steve De Jesus at sdejesus@fdic.gov.