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“I Just Want to Pay My Bills On Time”: Calvine’s Credit and Budgeting Dreams Come True
December 8, 2023Calvine and her coach, Alisha, met in March 2020. The pandemic had just started, and neither knew what to expect. Her credit was in bad shape, being in the low …
Unbanked to Banked with First Independence
November 16, 2023Anthony B. first encountered Operation HOPE at the Sickle Cell Association of Michigan Annual Walk, and he immediately connected with our services and mission. After struggling with his finances for …
Sharing Mahalo from Maui
October 27, 2023“On Aug. 8th, our lives were upheaved due to the unexpected Lahaina Wildfires. We have been displaced for three months now. We have been paying out of pocket for housing after …
US Bank Gives a HOPE Inside a Fresh, New Look!
October 10, 2023US Bank has remodeled the space adjacent to their North Minneapolis branch for the last six months for HOPE coaches to meet with clients. The site was a rallying point for …
Remembering Senator Diane Feinstein, A Friend of HOPE and the Community
October 4, 2023We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Diane Feinstein, longtime Senator from California. She was a lioness in the Senate, a trailblazer for women, and a tireless advocate …
Operation HOPE Shares “Commitment to Action” at Clinton Global Initiative 2023
September 20, 2023Each year, the Clinton Global Initiative gathers many of the world’s top “doers” who are committed to taking meaningful action to make the world a better place for us all. …
Sadie’s “Maid”-to-Order Dream Comes to Life
September 14, 2023Leaving home is rarely an easy thing to do. But when mom calls and asks that you move from one state to another to assist with her growing business, you …
We Remain Hopeful and Resilient: Remembering 9/11
September 11, 2023On September 11, 2001, our world changed forever. We faced immense grief as thousands of lives were stolen from us, and our nation experienced a sorrow unparalleled in our recent …
Filling the Gaps with Knowledge
September 8, 20231 Million Black Businesses is about more than just creating 1 million Black businesses by 2030. It’s also about helping existing Black entrepreneurs enhance their skills, grow their network, and …
Rachel Finds a Sense of Community Among Fellow Entrepreneurs
August 25, 2023Entrepreneurs and small business owners come to Operation HOPE at different stages of their business life cycle and with different levels of business knowledge. Most enter the program with just …