Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center

Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center is a Financial Training Center in North Charleston, SC. This nonprofit organization provides educational training, seminars, and specialized programs designed to help individuals and families manage money, build assets, and achieve financial stability. Their services include housing counseling for the home-buying process, small business training for professionals such as cosmetologists, massage therapists, and photographers, and various resources through the dfree program and Women's Business Center.

Since 2003, the agency has operated with the mission of helping others prosper economically. The organization was founded by Dorothea Bernique, who transitioned from her career as an insurance agent and investment advisor to address the lack of fundamental money management skills she observed in the Charleston Metro area. The center's approach is built on the values of innovation, integrity, respect, passion, and collaboration. In addition to financial education, the center offers resources such as financial calculators, videos, and specialized housing and credit counseling to assist those looking to improve their credit scores or navigate the complexities of homeownership.

The business maintains thorough, well-documented information online and ranks in the top 10% of its category locally.

Increasing H.O.P.E Financial Training Center remains dedicated to empowering the local community through impactful financial and life advice in North Charleston.

Services:

• Financial Training
• Housing Counseling
• Small Business Training