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Inland SoCal
Pictured from left to right: Dawn Lee, David Hahn, Linda Jackson,
Clemente Mojica, and Melinda Opperman
Clemente Mojica, and Melinda Opperman
Our History
Our History
The Inland SoCal Housing Collective (ISCHC) was originally formed in 2009 as a regional response to the Great Recession, when the Inland Empire faced a wave of foreclosures, housing instability, and economic challenges. The group began as the Housing Opportunities Collaborative of the Inland Empire, bringing together housing counselors, nonprofits, and local leaders to coordinate services and share resources. In 2018, the network rebranded as the Inland SoCal Housing Collective to reflect its broader mission and growing regional partnerships. As collaboration deepened and the scope of work expanded, ISCHC formally incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2022 to strengthen its impact and operational capacity. Today, ISCHC supports over 300 members across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, advancing systems change through education, advocacy, innovation, and collaboration to increase safe, decent, and affordable housing in the region.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Advance collaborative strategies and innovative solutions to create and preserve safe, decent, and affordable housing in the Inland SoCal region.
Geographic Boundaries
Geographic Boundaries
The Inland So Cal Housing Collective will operate within the geographic boundaries encompassing Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The area is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which comprises Riverside County and San Bernardino County, California, covers more than 27,000 sq mi and has a population of over 4.5 million people. We are the 13th largest MSA in the Country and we are roughly the size and population of an average state like Tennessee or Louisiana.
Area: 20,053 sq. mi.
Population: 2.18 million (2019)
Area: 7,303 sq. mi.
Population: 2.471 million (2019)
Our Work?
Our Work?
The ISCHC works across the Inland Empire, collaborating with over 300 members, including developers, nonprofits, financial institutions, local governments, health organizations, regulators, and faith-based groups. We serve urban, suburban, and rural communities, ensuring that renters, homebuyers, homeowners, and individuals experiencing homelessness have access to safe, affordable housing. Through strategic partnerships and advocacy, we address housing challenges and support policies that foster community development and thriving neighborhoods.
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Who are We serving?
Who are We serving?
Our efforts are intended to benefit all residents in our region, but the focus will be on individuals and families who live at or below 120% of area median income. As of April 2021, this equates to a household income of $93,000 for a family of four. Subgroups included in this target but specifically called out include:
Affordable housing at all levels
All families needing affordable housing
Homebuyers, homeowners, renters and those experiencing homelessness
Seniors
Families with children
Veterans
Immigrants
Justice Involved
Foster Youth
Victims of Domestic Violence
First time homebuyers
Boomerang buyers, persons returning to market after a foreclosure or short sale
Our Pillars guide our work
Our Pillars guide our work
ISCHC drives impact through advocacy, partnerships, education, and innovative housing solutions.
Our Collective Priorities are housed within our working pillars.
Educate & Advocate for Public Policy
Wealth Building & Preservation
Increasing Regional Involvement
Expansion of Housing Solutions
Within our Wealth Building and Preservation Pillar is the regional BankOn Inland SoCal Coalition. The coalition works together to ensure there is access to safe and affordable bank and credit union accounts.
BankOn Inland SoCal Coalition
Join Us
Join Us
The Inland SoCal Housing Collective is a group of volunteers from different sectors that convenes monthly to discuss and take action on the advancement of housing for all families in the Inland SoCal Region. If you are interested in being a part of this work please
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