Blog Posts
Financial Literacy + Plan + Action = Success
April 7, 2023In June 2022, one of HOPE’s strategic alliance partners referred Kaitlynn C. to financial wellbeing coach Erin Smith. Kaitlynn had a goal of purchasing a home by August 2022. As …
Operation HOPE Announces Tim Crockett as New Chief Risk and Security Officer
April 4, 2023Operation HOPE, Inc., the nation’s largest non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced that Tim Crockett will join its Senior Leadership team as Chief Risk and Security Officer, effective immediately. Crockett has …
It Was Just a Dream…Until It Became a Reality
March 31, 2023Alondra Island-Chavez joined the Entrepreneurial Training Program in 2022 hosted by Gustavo Castellanos, Financial Wellbeing Coach for Operation HOPE – 1MBB. When Alondra met with her Small Business Coach, she …
Easing Fears About Finances
March 24, 2023Brandi Wilson started with Operation HOPE in December of 2019. When she started, her credit score was in the mid-500s, little-to-nothing in savings, and was unsure of the best way …
A statement on partner banks $30B pledge to First Republic
March 17, 2023We are proud of the eight Operation HOPE partners – JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Truist, U.S. Bank, PNC, Citigroup – which are placing deposits in First Republic …
Setting the Foundation for a Strong Financial Future
March 10, 2023Financial struggles can be overwhelming, and at times, it feels like there is no way out. However, with the right resources and support, anyone can take control of their finances …
Miracle on Large Cove
March 3, 2023Many women help give life to the financial dignity movement that Operation HOPE is leading. Many of these women are the financial wellbeing coaches who are on the ground helping …
Homeownership—An Achievement Worth Working For
February 23, 2023When you’re far off from your goal, learning that it may take years to reach a big financial milestone can be overwhelming. But when you have your heart set on …
One Step Back, Three Steps Forward
February 17, 2023Aaron Bush attended an Operation HOPE workshop through our strategic alliance partner, NPower, back in 2020. He came to HOPE shortly after the workshop to find assistance with improving his …
Fall in Love with Financial Literacy
February 14, 2023OK, so you’ve met someone. You’ve heard a lot about them, but they seemed pretty intimidating. But everywhere you turn, you keep hearing people, especially John Hope Bryant trying to …