HOPE Success Stories
FOUR LESSONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS AT A CROSSROADS
October 21, 2025Sherrie Savage’s entrepreneurial journey began with a simple idea: a self-published coloring book. As an illustrator, she sought a unique way to promote her work beyond social media and found …
One Million Black Businesses Stories - View All
Filling the Gaps with Knowledge
September 8, 20231 Million Black Businesses is about more than just creating 1 million Black businesses by 2030. It’s also about helping existing Black entrepreneurs enhance their skills, grow their network, and …
I’m Sincerely Inspired by HOPE
January 5, 2022The beautiful thing about HOPE’s mission is that it touches everyone. Women, men, boys, and girls of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds are inspired by our mission to empower …
Credit & Money Management Stories - View All
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 …
Driven by Ambitious Goals and Sacrifice, Homeowner Settles and Succeeds in San Diego
January 31, 2025Written by: Lisa Karel How do you purchase a home in one of the country’s most expensive real estate markets? That was the conundrum for Juliette, who moved to San Diego, …
Small Business Development Stories - View All
Brandon Reclaims His Family’s Legacy with a Bountiful Vision for the Future
September 9, 2022As a young boy, Brandon Dowd could be found knee-deep in the crop fields of their family farm in Arkansas, helping his father and grandfather seed and harvest the land …
Wendy Goes Full STEAM Ahead with Her New Book
August 26, 2022By all accounts, Wendy is not supposed to be an author. She’s especially not supposed to be writing about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art/agriculture, mathematics). And many people might say …
Homeownership Stories - View All
Henry’s Homeownership Dreams Become a Reality
November 22, 2024Henry Pinto, an immigrant from Venezuela, came to the United States with a dream of building a better life for his family. After settling in Lafayette, Louisiana, he encountered significant …
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. …