HOPE Success Stories

How a Small Business Loan is Fueling a Memphis Mission
August 15, 2025Jeffery had a vision to train young athletes around Memphis to develop their confidence and find community. Once he started this business, he knew he needed capital to expand it. …
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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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Finally Off the Rollercoaster: A Journey to Financial Stability
February 7, 2025For years, Cedric and Shavonta Hudson dreamed of homeownership, but the path to financial stability had been anything but smooth. Married since 1998, the couple moved across California, Arizona, and …
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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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For California Couple, Real Estate is a Way to Build Wealth
June 13, 2025Written 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, …