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Coach “Walks the Talk” on Finances to Inspire This Homeowner
June 30, 2025Leanne B. was ready to be a homeowner. Down-payment in hand, she approached the mortgage officer at her local Cadence Bank in Winchester, Tennessee, ready to secure a mortgage. “The …

Operation HOPE Brings the Importance of Credit “Home” For This Client
Operation HOPE is often the first place people experiencing a financial emergency will turn to for help. As a result, it’s not uncommon for Operation HOPE coaches to encounter individuals …

“We are Family” – HOPE Coaches Create Unbreakable Bonds
Operation HOPE coaches are often seen as superheroes. Time and time again, they go above and beyond by looking for creative ways to help our clients meet their financial goals. …

From Expert to Client: This Banker Shows How Anyone can Benefit from a Coach
Working at a bank and handling mortgage loan applications daily, Operation HOPE client Briana L. was no stranger to the homebuying process. She had guided countless clients through the complex …

From Renters to Owners: Creating a Pipeline to Homeownership
June 13, 2025In the hierarchy of needs, housing is right there at the top of the list—along with food, water, and sleep. However, too many people across the United States are missing …

Operation HOPE and Financial Literacy for All Celebrate Record-Breaking Success of Green Socks Day Challenge
June 2, 2025National Campaign for Financial Literacy Month Drives Surge in New Clients Seeking Financial Coaching Services & New Leading Organizations Joining Financial Literacy for All Movement ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Operation HOPE and Financial Literacy for …

Wells Fargo and Operation HOPE Introduce Free Financial Coaching to Small Businesses
May 8, 2025New HOPE Inside centers expand financial education program in Wells Fargo branches NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wells Fargo in collaboration with Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved …

Operation HOPE’s First Quarter 2025 Research Shows Increased Unease About the Stability of the U.S. Economy
May 3, 2025Despite Economic Worries, Respondents Remain Optimistic About Improving their Personal Finances in the Year Ahead as Operation HOPE Continues to Report Increased Credit Scores and Savings and Decreasing Debt Among …

Remembering His Holiness Pope Francis
April 21, 2025On behalf of Operation HOPE, our Board of Directors, and Lead Director Tim Welsh, we at Operation HOPE join the global community in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope …