Blog Posts

Basking in the Freedom of Homeownership
July 10, 2024Brittany Harris spent her Independence Day weekend basking in the freedom of homeownership. Just a day prior to our nation’s birthday, Brittany closed on her first home! Much like the …

Portia’s Financial Independence Gives Hope for the Future
July 3, 2024The first time HOPE financial wellbeing coach Regina Osei and Portia, a skilled professional voice actor, met was during a virtual workshop Regina was leading called “Building Strong Credit.” During …

Malinda Fills the Gap with Friendship
May 31, 2024Malinda was referred to Operation HOPE by the Goodwill Career Center in March 2023, during a challenging period of going through a divorce and adjusting to the financial responsibilities of …

Chairman John Hope Bryant, and Wife, Chaitra Dalton Bryant, Attend White House State Dinner
May 24, 2024Last night, Chairman John Hope Bryant and his wife, Chaitra Dalton Bryant, were guests of the President and First Lady at the White House State Dinner honoring Kenyan President William …

Arnika’s Loaded Juice Gets the Green Light to Grow!
May 1, 2024Arnika Carter is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and empowering people to fall in love with the journey. That’s partially what inspired her to launch her company, Loaded Juice, in …

Credit Climb: Jana’s Journey to Financial Freedom with Coach Tiffany
April 24, 2024Jana N. had long struggled with financial uncertainties, and her credit score, which was in the 500s, told the story. Overwhelmed by her financial situation, which included a few outstanding …

From Prison to the 700-Credit-Score Club
April 15, 2024Ronald Bell attended a workshop hosted by a financial wellbeing coach for HOPE Inside Regions Bank Belleville, in April of 2021 through a strategic alliance with an organization named Connections …

A “Credit” to Her Family and Community
April 11, 2024written by: Lisa Karel After enduring a series of difficult life events—including homelessness—Marshelle Woodland was desperate for some hope. She found it, quite literally, after she heard John Hope Bryant, …

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy and Advancing the Dream with Operation HOPE
April 4, 2024Any oppressive system’s greatest fear is encapsulated in two powerful forces: hope and dreams. These forces remind us that despite the adversities we face—be it injustice, discomfort, or dissatisfaction—there remains …