HOPE Success Stories
Retiree Leans on God’s “Will” and Operation HOPE’s “Way” to Serve Community
October 7, 2025From a bitter divorce to homelessness to cancer, Dr. Monroe Johnson Jr. has had more than his fair share of challenges in life. Dr. Johnson faced these trials with resilience …
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Meet the 7-Year Old, Financially Literate Girl Boss, Anastasia Linkpon
April 15, 2021New York born and raised Anastasia Linkpon is the 7.5-year-old active, bilingual, and engaging second grader and now e-boutique owner of BoujFleaMarket and one of the youngest recipients of HOPE One …
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Portia’s Financial Independence Gives Hope for the Future
July 3, 2024The first time HOPE financial wellbeing coach Regina Osei and Portia, a skilled professional voice actor, met was during a virtual workshop Regina was leading called “Building Strong Credit.” During …
Malinda Fills the Gap with Friendship
May 31, 2024Malinda was referred to Operation HOPE by the Goodwill Career Center in March 2023, during a challenging period of going through a divorce and adjusting to the financial responsibilities of …
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On the Path Toward New Horizons
August 5, 2022Balus B. came to financial wellbeing coach David Otto, of HOPE Inside First Horizon Chattanooga, through a strategic alliance partnership with an organization called Project Return. Project Run takes individuals …
Ashley’s Big Win Takes Her Business from Good to Great!
July 29, 2022Ashley M. was already working on her business dreams with another organization when she found Operation HOPE and her coach Antonio Lynch. But she needed additional guidance and support to …
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Coach Alex Herrera Drives Dreams Home: From ‘Far Fetch’ to Reality!
September 20, 2024At Operation HOPE, our coaches don’t just improve credit scores—they change lives. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to spotlight one of our incredible bilingual coaches, Alex Herrera, whose dedication and …
Basking in the Freedom of Homeownership
July 10, 2024Brittany Harris spent her Independence Day weekend basking in the freedom of homeownership. Just a day prior to our nation’s birthday, Brittany closed on her first home! Much like the …