Blog Posts
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 …
Empowering Financial Inclusion: How Digital Tools Unlock Wealth for All
April 7, 2025A joint whitepaper by Operation HOPE and Robinhood Markets, Inc. Digital tools are crucial for financial inclusion. In today’s digital era, it makes sense that financial institutions have leaned into …
Operation HOPE and Financial Literacy for All Launch Green Socks Day Challenge to Advance Financial Literacy Across America
April 2, 2025Green Socks Day to Take Place April 30 as a National Call to Action for Financial Literacy MonthATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In an effort to celebrate the advancement of financial literacy as a …
Operation HOPE Helps This Entrepreneur “Think Bigger”
March 28, 2025At Operation HOPE, our small business coaches wear many hats to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. They advise entrepreneurs on the technical aspects of their ventures, such as creating business …
Turning Negative Experiences Into Learning Ones with HOPE’s Help
March 21, 2025written by: Lisa Karel Sometimes a little thing can have a major life impact. That was the case for Shaniqua R. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. When she was 18, she signed …
More Than Just a Credit Score: Nicole’s Financial Wellness Story
March 14, 2025written by: Lisa Karel Operation HOPE is often the first place people experiencing a financial emergency will turn to for help. As a result, it’s not uncommon for Operation HOPE …
From Struggle to Stability: Tammara’s Journey with Operation HOPE
February 28, 2025When Tammara joined Operation HOPE in 2022, she had been stuck in a cycle of debt for over a decade—living paycheck to paycheck, relying on credit cards, and struggling to …
Operation HOPE and SCORE Forge Community Partnership to Empower Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Across America
February 27, 2025ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and financial literacy, today announced a partnership with SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors. This partnership, designed …
Keys to a New Beginning: The Power of Financial Literacy and HOPE
February 14, 2025When Ms. Brown first reached out to her loan officer, Ruth at Cadence Bank in Memphis, TN, she had one goal in mind—purchasing a home. However, with a credit score in the low …
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 …