Start your morning with purpose and connection at Coffee with a Cause, our monthly community conversation series that brings people together over coffee and shared impact.
This month’s program, Creating Pathways to Homeownership So Families Flourish, tackles a challenge many young professionals and families are facing in today’s housing market: how do we build financial stability and realistically prepare for homeownership? In partnership with Families Flourish and KEMBA Financial Credit Union, this discussion will explore the growing affordability gap in Central Ohio and highlight research-backed strategies designed to help individuals strengthen their financial foundation and move toward sustainable homeownership.
Using Families Flourish’s patented curriculum — developed in collaboration with The Ohio State University — panelists will share actionable tools, mindset shifts, and community-based solutions that support long-term economic mobility. Whether you are actively planning to buy a home or simply working toward stronger financial footing, this conversation will offer clarity, confidence, and next steps.
Our featured panelists include:
Alex Bates - Mortgage Loan Officer with Evergreen Home Loans, Families Flourish board member
Dawn Carpenter - Mortgage Origination Manager at KEMBA Financial Credit Union, Homeport board member
Jameka Humphries - infant mortality professional, saving for a home, Families Flourish graduate and ambassador
Jodi Barchetti - Families Flourish Coach & Social Service Manager
Tiffany Isaac - cyber-security professional, saving for a home, Families Flourish graduate and ambassador
Shiloh Todorov (moderator) - Director of Development & Communications at Families Flourish
Agenda:
• 7:30am: Arrival, networking, complimentary coffee & light breakfast
• 8:00am: Welcome + panelist introductions
• 8:15am: Moderated discussion + audience Q&A
• 8:55am: Closing announcements
Free coffee and light breakfast provided. Free parking. Open to all. Bring a friend and join the conversation.