Credit & Money Management
Grad Student Turns to Operation HOPE for Extra “Credit”
August 12, 2026Operation HOPE is dedicated to providing financial education for people of all ages – starting with dedicated programs for students and young adults. For clients that are both adults and …
Building “A Future with Purpose” while Navigating Economic Reintegration
August 7, 2026Mr. Deshazor had arrived at one of our Maryland hubs in January, shortly after his release from incarceration, with the desire and perseverance to rebuild. He was starting with $35,000, …
Turning Difficult Chapters into Hopeful Beginnings, One Introduction at a Time
August 5, 2026Written by Hommy Rolon, Financial Wellbeing Coach in Kansas City, MO Sometimes all it takes is one introduction to change the course of someone’s future. When I first met Taelor, …
It’s Never Too Late: Yolanda’s Financial Freedom
When Yolanda turned 64, she made a promise to herself: the rest of her life would look different from the decades she’d spent just getting by. A single mother who …
A Veteran’s New Mission: Rebuilding Credit with Her Squad’s Help
June 26, 2026As a veteran, Dee was used to working as a unit under challenging conditions to achieve a mission. Back home, she was about to meet the team that would help …
From Receiving Support to Becoming the Support: Michael’s Success Journey
April 7, 2026Michael is enrolled in two of Operation HOPE’s flagship programs: Credit & Money Management and Small Business Development. Working with Financial Wellbeing Coach Liz Joiner over the last year, he …
From Maxed-Out Cards to Savings Momentum: The Power of Financial Accountability
In 2024, Arianna had one important financial goal in mind: to rebuild her credit. “I first reached out to Operation HOPE to discuss credit building,” she explained. “My credit score …
Making Financial Literacy a “Superpower” with Operation HOPE’s Help
March 17, 2026By his second year of college, Kyle knew that achieving his future goals—like buying a car or moving into an apartment—would require more than ambition. It would require learning how …
From Shared Purpose to Lasting Connection: A HOPE Global Forums Love Story
February 13, 2026When Kendrick and Nyanna arrived at the 2022 HOPE Global Forums, neither imagined they would leave having met their future spouse. They came from different places but were drawn together …
From a “0” Credit Score to a New Car
January 30, 2026Written by Glorines Santiago, Credit & Money Management Coach in Hollywood, FL I wanted to share a moment that truly brought me joy and reminded me why we do what …