Credit & Money Management

From Desolation to Hope: Zuhurullah’s Journey of Transformation with Operation HOPE
July 28, 2023Meet Zuhurullah S. a refugee from war-torn Afghanistan, whose life took an unexpected turn for the better when he discovered the life-changing power of HOPE. Zuhurullah’s journey began when he …

Setting Everything in Motion
April 14, 2023Destiney came to Operation HOPE through a referral from First Horizon Bank. She was a 21-year-old renter with dreams of becoming a homeowner. When she connected with her new financial …

Financial Literacy + Plan + Action = Success
April 7, 2023In June 2022, one of HOPE’s strategic alliance partners referred Kaitlynn C. to financial wellbeing coach Erin Smith. Kaitlynn had a goal of purchasing a home by August 2022. As …

Easing Fears About Finances
March 24, 2023Brandi Wilson started with Operation HOPE in December of 2019. When she started, her credit score was in the mid-500s, little-to-nothing in savings, and was unsure of the best way …

Setting the Foundation for a Strong Financial Future
March 10, 2023Financial struggles can be overwhelming, and at times, it feels like there is no way out. However, with the right resources and support, anyone can take control of their finances …

Miracle on Large Cove
March 3, 2023Many women help give life to the financial dignity movement that Operation HOPE is leading. Many of these women are the financial wellbeing coaches who are on the ground helping …

One Step Back, Three Steps Forward
February 17, 2023Aaron Bush attended an Operation HOPE workshop through our strategic alliance partner, NPower, back in 2020. He came to HOPE shortly after the workshop to find assistance with improving his …

The Caldwells Make Preparations for the Future
January 27, 2023If you’re like many Americans, you think a lot about your financial future and the life you want to live after retirement. Thomas Caldwell and his wife were thinking about …

Judith’s Steady Path Toward Her Financial Dreams
January 21, 2023Judith C. is a hardworking woman with a dream—a dream to purchase her own home. When she connected with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County (OC) to begin the process …