HOPE Success Stories
Achieving the Dream of Homeownership with HOPE: Courtney’s Story
November 1, 2024When Courtney G. began working with Operation HOPE in September 2022, she faced a low credit score, three collections, nearly $100,000 in student loans and other debts, and no savings. …
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The Firefighter Who’s On Fire for Financial Empowerment
August 20, 2021Travis Bricker, a City of Memphis firefighter had grown accustomed to putting his life on the line to rescue others. Now he needed someone to toss him a lifeline so …
Building a Home on a Solid Financial Foundation
August 6, 2021More than anything, Jose wanted to purchase a house that he could make a home for his family. In pursuit of his dream, he connected with Catawba Habitat for Humanity …
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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 …
“I understood that if I can dream it, I can achieve it.”
September 30, 2021In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Operation HOPE is highlighting a few of our clients who have made significant strides in their journey towards financial empowerment and success. This week’s …
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“I feel like I have a new life.”
March 11, 2020Andrea 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 …
