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Statement from Operation HOPE on the Tragic Incident at NFL Headquarters

Operation HOPE extends our deepest condolences to our longtime partner, the National Football League, in the wake of the heartbreaking and senseless tragedy that occurred at NFL headquarters in Midtown …

Coach “Walks the Talk” on Finances to Inspire This Homeowner

Leanne 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

In 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 …

For California Couple, Real Estate is a Way to Build Wealth

Written by: Lisa Karel Getting your foot on the property ladder is almost always a stretch financially for first-time home buyers, but the experience of Nancy A and her partner, …

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 …

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 …