Discovering New Possibilities

For years, Willie Dixon has either walked or ridden public transportation to and from work. At the age of 54, Dixon never owned a vehicle. He first learned about HOPE through a presentation at his church by the Black Clergy Collaboration of Memphis (BCCM), a partner of HOPE. A HOPE Financial Inclusion Officer spoke to the congregation about how HOPE supports and provides access to financial services to underserved communities. Dixon was inspired and found the confidence to apply for an auto loan. He was hesitant at first since he did not have any credit established. Dixon was a firm believer in using cash to purchase everything. HOPE was able to assist Dixon with the loan process, and as a result, he bought his very first vehicle. He is grateful to the HOPE team for helping make it all possible. Now he is working on establishing credit to prepare to purchase a home.