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Operation HOPE Helps a Michigan Entrepreneur Solve the Puzzle of Scaling Up

Written by: Lisa Karel Lisa Schilthius is the classic innovator-type of person our small business coaches at Operation HOPE get to work with every day. With years of experience in …

Successful Entrepreneur Continues Learning with Operation HOPE

Written by: Lisa Karel “There is no right time. It’s just having the right idea and you just can start and you can still learn on the way,” said Sierra …

From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business

Written by: Lisa Karel Have you ever dreamed of turning your side hustle into a full-time business? Since its founding, Operation HOPE has guided individuals through the process of making …

John Hope Bryant Joins Bloomberg to Elevate Financial Literacy as a National Priority

Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant recently joined Bloomberg for a powerful conversation on why financial literacy is the defining civil rights issue of our time. In …

At 79, Judith Took Control of Her Finances and Found HOPE

Judith was 79 when she walked into one of our HOPE Inside locations, burdened by $34,000 in debt and juggling two mortgages. Despite having a steady income, the rising cost …

Operation HOPE Helps This Entrepreneur “Think Bigger”

At Operation HOPE, our small business coaches wear many hats to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. They advise entrepreneurs on the technical aspects of their ventures, such as creating business …

From Struggle to Stability: Tammara’s Journey with Operation HOPE

When Tammara joined Operation HOPE in 2022, she had been stuck in a cycle of debt for over a decade—living paycheck to paycheck, relying on credit cards, and struggling to …

Keys to a New Beginning: The Power of Financial Literacy and HOPE

When Ms. Brown first reached out to her loan officer, Ruth at Cadence Bank in Memphis, TN, she had one goal in mind—purchasing a home. However, with a credit score in the low …

Finally Off the Rollercoaster: A Journey to Financial Stability

For years, Cedric and Shavonta Hudson dreamed of homeownership, but the path to financial stability had been anything but smooth. Married since 1998, the couple moved across California, Arizona, and …

Driven by Ambitious Goals and Sacrifice, Homeowner Settles and Succeeds in San Diego

Written by: Lisa Karel How do you purchase a home in one of the country’s most expensive real estate markets?  That was the conundrum for Juliette, who moved to San Diego, …