Success Stories
Success Stories

24 Years Old. Homeowner. And Just Getting Started.
At 24, Nia didn’t think homeownership was anywhere near her future. Like many young people, she assumed buying a home

Zahra’s Journey to Homeownership: From Uncertainty to Stability
For a long time, Zahra believed homeownership was something she would reach much later in life — maybe in her

How One of Our Scholars Built a Tool Helping Families Nationwide
When Nickola joined HomeFree-USA’s Center for Financial Advancement® Learn2Earn Internship Program, she didn’t just want professional experience—she wanted to make

From Section 8 to Homeowner at 66
It’s never too late to change a family’s legacy. By the time Keith Butler was invited by HUD (U.S. Department

Iyanna’s Story: Rising from the Fire with Help from the Hand-Up Fund
As a student at Morgan State University and a Center for Financial Advancement® (CFA) Scholar, Iyanna was focused on building

From Scholar to Servant Leader: Nina’s Journey of Impact
At HomeFree-USA, the Center for Financial Advancement® (CFA) empowers students to transform their futures, and Nina C. is a shining