PROVIDENCE, R.I. – July, 31, 2020 – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced an investment of $45 million for a workforce development partnership that will create thousands of job opportunities for Rhode Islanders displaced by COVID-19 and help break down traditional barriers to hiring. The initiative – Back to Work RI – will use ​CARES Act funding to accelerate Rhode Island’s economic comeback, pairing a unifying to job training with critical wraparound supports.

ATLANTA – June 18, 2020 – Operation HOPE today announced the appointment of Brian Betts as President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 10. Betts has served as Chief Financial Officer and interim Chief Operating Officer since November 2019.

ATLANTA – June 18, 2020 – Operation HOPE today announced the appointment of Brian Betts as President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 10. Betts has served as Chief Financial Officer and interim Chief Operating Officer since November 2019.

Operation HOPE announced that it has begun work to galvanize private sector, federal public sector as well as non-governmental organization backing for its founder’s vision for a New Marshall Plan, a comprehensive set of legislative and regulatory policies that address inequality in our economy and harness the untapped potential of millions of African Americans, who have been disproportionately affected by both the health and economic impacts COVID-19.

ATLANTA – March 30, 2020 – Operation HOPE today announced that U.S. Bank, UPS, and Fifth Third Bank have made financial commitments to support Operation HOPE’s efforts to provide financial coaching for individuals and small businesses affected by the nationwide...