HOPE Success Stories
Operation HOPE Fuels These Food Truck Entrepreneurs
July 1, 2025Securing a loan can be a major obstacle for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business, and that’s where Operation HOPE often steps in to assist. That’s the situation …
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Operation HOPE Helps This Entrepreneur “Think Bigger”
March 28, 2025At Operation HOPE, our small business coaches wear many hats to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. They advise entrepreneurs on the technical aspects of their ventures, such as creating business …
Championing the Caregiver is This Entrepreneurs Calling
January 10, 2025We recently shared a story during our year-end giving campaign that did not fully reflect the reality of Dawnita Brown’s experience. We deeply regret this oversight and want to correct …
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More Than Just a Credit Score: Nicole’s Financial Wellness Story
March 14, 2025written by: Lisa Karel 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 …
From Struggle to Stability: Tammara’s Journey with Operation HOPE
February 28, 2025When Tammara joined Operation HOPE in 2022, she had been stuck in a cycle of debt for over a decade—living paycheck to paycheck, relying on credit cards, and struggling to …
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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 …
A Haircut that Led to HOPE
March 1, 2024Claire Broderick has been self-employed for over two decades, so the struggles and rewards of entrepreneurship are nothing new to her. But no amount of experience could have prepared her …
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“We are Family” – HOPE Coaches Create Unbreakable Bonds
June 30, 2025“We are Family” – HOPE Coaches Create Unbreakable BondsOperation HOPE coaches are often seen as superheroes. Time and time again, they go above and beyond by looking for creative ways …
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 …
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James Takes Pandemic Calamity and “Kreates” an Opportunity to Grow His Small Business Dreams
July 1, 2021In 2018, James Konidis, an LBGTQ creative launched his first business, James Kreate, a lifestyle and home decor company. James was happy to earn a living and make money from …