Credit & Money Management
Continuing Education in Financial Literacy
September 17, 2021Sybrynia Watts is just like many of us and the people we know. She’s smart, energetic, is a proud mother of three, and gives back to her community. She’s spent …
For Janell, It Simply Wasn’t Worth It
August 27, 2021One day, Janell started taking notice of the creeping rise in rent prices and how close her monthly rent had come to the average mortgage payment. She then came to …
The Firefighter Who’s On Fire for Financial Empowerment
August 20, 2021Travis Bricker, a City of Memphis firefighter had grown accustomed to putting his life on the line to rescue others. Now he needed someone to toss him a lifeline so …
Building a Home on a Solid Financial Foundation
August 6, 2021More than anything, Jose wanted to purchase a house that he could make a home for his family. In pursuit of his dream, he connected with Catawba Habitat for Humanity …
Tyree’s confidence, courage, and credit scores soar thanks to HOPE!
July 30, 2021The summer of 2020 hit Tyree Farmer hard — mentally, emotionally, and financially.Just a few months prior, he had just graduated from college and was looking forward to growing in …
Homeownership Achieved with Patience and a Plan
June 22, 2021Sometimes we get overwhelmed by big projects and daunting tasks that stare us in the face and won’t go away. Not only can it be difficult, it can be down …
Nely Dares to Dream and Hope Again
June 8, 2021Nely Medina came to HOPE Inside First Horizon Bank Hickory Hill, through a recommendation from a family member back in November 2019. She first came to the United States back …
Lakia Adds Some Flair to Her Finances and New Home
January 6, 2021Lakia Gass was a single mother of 2 when she first onboarded with Operation HOPE in April 2019. She wanted to improve her credit so that she would be ready …
“It’s Never Too Late to Gain Financial Dignity”
December 8, 2020Juanita González is a 65 years old grandmother living in Memphis, Tennessee. She has always been a hard worker and responsible, but managing her finances in a way that was …
“I feel like I have a new life.”
March 11, 2020Andrea 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 …