Patrice Makes a “Pitch Perfect” Comeback

Patrice Makes a “Pitch Perfect” Comeback

by | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog, HOPE Stories

Patrice Crooks is an entrepreneur and tech leader with a heart for service and empowering others. She is the proud owner of Competitive Edge Tech Training, a technology training company which helps strengthen the skills of an existing workforce, enhances the skills of...
“I’m glad I didn’t give up.”

“I’m glad I didn’t give up.”

by | Mar 11, 2020 | HOPE Stories

Michael T. credit and money management; homeownership HOPE Inside Wells Fargo/RBC Bank Atlanta Like many college students, Michael Tobias struggled to manage money and had accrued a significant amount of credit card debt and a poor credit score by the time graduation...
“I feel like I have a new life.”

“I feel like I have a new life.”

by | Mar 11, 2020 | HOPE Stories

Andrea T credit and money management; homeownership HOPE Inside Bank of the West – Oakland, CA In the wake of the Great Recession, Andrea Techaira lost it all — her home, her business, even her marriage. The Oakland, California, native remembers feeling discouraged by...
“I’m no longer defined by one mistake.”

“I’m no longer defined by one mistake.”

by | Mar 11, 2020 | HOPE Stories

Edwin W. credit and money management HOPE Inside SunTrust Bank – Tampa, FL For 20 years, Edwin Walker faced more hardships than most people could handle in a lifetime. Struggling to maintain a steady income and care for his elderly mother, Edwin found himself...
“I have a renewed sense of purpose.”

“I have a renewed sense of purpose.”

by | Mar 11, 2020 | HOPE Stories

Life sometimes has a way of turning in an unanticipated direction. For 36-year-old Regina Burpo, losing her job after 12 years and becoming the primary caregiver for her sick father was not how she imagined her life would turn out. With help from HOPE she started...