HOPE Success Stories
Operation HOPE Helps a Michigan Entrepreneur Solve the Puzzle of Scaling Up
May 23, 2025Written by: Lisa Karel Lisa Schilthius is the classic innovator-type of person our small business coaches at Operation HOPE get to work with every day. With years of experience in …
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Byron Regains His Financial Freedom
November 25, 2023A few years ago, Byron suffered an injury in an accident at his job. Soon after, he was laid off due to COVID. Unfortunately, he was not prepared for the …
Unbanked to Banked with First Independence
November 16, 2023Anthony B. first encountered Operation HOPE at the Sickle Cell Association of Michigan Annual Walk, and he immediately connected with our services and mission. After struggling with his finances for …
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Anita Finds Financial Freedom in Style
April 29, 2022Anita Banks has a larger-than-life personality and the “boss lady” mindset to go with it. This supermom and mental health clinician has a heart for people and empowering her community. …
LaTonia Reaps the Rewards of a Financially Responsible Life
December 10, 2021LaTonia Walker is a powerhouse. For years, she has been working towards building the life that she’s always dreamed of for herself and her teenage daughter all on her own. …
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The Chavises Journey to Their Dream Home
October 6, 2023When Alisha Kenney first started working with the Chavis family back in December 2020, they had a dream of buying a home. At that time, they had no savings, and …
Empowered for Financial Success
July 7, 2023Ms. E. Brown began her HOPE journey in March 2023 with a credit score on the lower end of the 600s. She connected with Lester Watt, homeownership coach at HOPE …