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A little dirt never hurt anybody.
April 10, 2020[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.2″][starbox][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.2″ custom_margin=”6px||6px||true|false”] They say big things come in small packages. Cora Cleasants agrees and would be the first to tell you that …

Celebrating the Women of HOPE
A conversation about the Civil Rights Movement would not be complete without mentioning the women who were instrumental in pushing the mission forward and keeping the dream alive.

Operation HOPE selected as Grant Recipient by U.S. Bank Foundation as part of COVID-19 Response
March 24, 2020
“I’m glad I didn’t give up.”
March 11, 2020Michael T. Like many college students, Michael Tobias struggled to manage money and had accrued a significant amount of credit card debt and a poor credit score by the time graduation from …

“I feel like I have a new life.”
Andrea T credit and money management; homeownership HOPE Inside Bank of the West – Oakland, CA In the wake of the Great Recession, Andrea Techaira lost it all — her home, her …

“I’m no longer defined by one mistake.”
Edwin W. For 20 years, Edwin Walker faced more hardships than most people could handle in a lifetime. Struggling to maintain a steady income and care for his elderly mother, Edwin found …

“I have a renewed sense of purpose.”
Life sometimes has a way of turning in an unanticipated direction. For 36-year-old Regina Burpo, losing her job after 12 years and becoming the primary caregiver for her sick father was …