OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — Sonya Verdine says she faced challenges growing up in Oakland, which led to financial challenges as an adult.
“So, it was hard for me to figure what I needed to do financially, to get my financial issues resolved,” she said.
At one point, she was homeless. She is cancer survivor. She struggled with addition. A friend introduced her to Operation Hope, which gave a financial blueprint to turn her life around.
“How to reduce debt in order to secure credit. So, my credit score has gone up 200 (points). I have only been in the program slightly over a year,” she said.
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Recognized nationally, Operation Hope offers customized programs to teach people about personal finance. And the services are free.
“They work one-on-one with a person, such as myself. We try to provide a budget. We look …