HOPE Success Stories
Through Operation HOPE, Brian Rebuilt His Life and Regained Faith in Himself
December 10, 2025As one of fifteen children, Brian grew up in a large, close-knit family. Over the years, he became the one everyone could count on. “I’ve always been that guy,” Brian …
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SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR CONTINUES LEARNING WITH OPERATION HOPE
July 1, 2025“There is no right time. It’s just having the right idea and you just can start and you can still learn on the way,” said Sierra B., a serial entrepreneur …
From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business
May 9, 2025Written by: Lisa Karel Have you ever dreamed of turning your side hustle into a full-time business? Since its founding, Operation HOPE has guided individuals through the process of making …
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Bryan’s Journey from Financial Stress to Empowered Decision-Making
September 17, 2025When Bryan first came to Operation HOPE in November 2023, he was eager to learn. Although his credit history was only six months old, he was already showing signs of …
At 79, Judith Took Control of Her Finances and Found HOPE
April 17, 2025Judith was 79 when she walked into one of our HOPE Inside locations, burdened by $34,000 in debt and juggling two mortgages. Despite having a steady income, the rising cost …
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Augustus Finds New Confidence with His Coach and Community
February 3, 2024HOPE small business coaches do more than lay the foundation of business for new entrepreprenuers. They also serve as a catalyst for confidence and building community for existing ones. Augustus …
A HOPE Perspective on Life
May 13, 2023My name is Judy Davis, and I am a client of Ms. Regina Osei with Operation HOPE. Mary Anderson with Trustmark Bank felt Regina was the ideal person to help me …
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From Expert to Client: This Banker Shows How Anyone can Benefit from a Coach
June 30, 2025Working 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 …
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, …
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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 …