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Operation HOPE Expands Partnership with the T.D. Jakes Foundation to Launch HOPE Inside at T.O.R.I.
August 14, 2026Operation HOPE is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with the T.D. Jakes Foundation through the launch of a new HOPE Inside location housed within the Thriving Opportunities …
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Operation HOPE’s HOPE AI™ initiative Launches “Juanita,” AI Financial Wellness Coach to Expand Access to Personalized Financial Guidance
August 6, 2026New AI-powered agent provides 24/7 financial education and support to help individuals build strong financial futures ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive …
Operation HOPE and Empower Bring No-Cost Financial Coaching to Wichita’s North End
July 17, 2026Operation HOPE is proud to announce a new HOPE Inside location in partnership with Empower and Stand Together, bringing no-cost financial coaching and economic empowerment services directly into Wichita’s North …
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Building the Path Forward: Reimagining Homeownership in a Changing Economy
June 26, 2026For generations, homeownership has represented more than a milestone. It is a foundation for financial stability, a pathway to generational wealth, and a cornerstone of thriving communities. In 2026, that …
Operation HOPE Achieves Recognition from Atlanta Business Chronicle, Energage, and Charity Navigator
June 4, 2026Named the #17 Largest Nonprofit in Metro Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Recognized as an Energage Best Place to Work, and Awarded a 12th Consecutive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator …
Operation HOPE Launches “HOPE Goodwill Ambassadors” Program, Uniting Influential Leaders to Advance Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment Nationwide
June 2, 2026ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced today the launch of its HOPE Goodwill Ambassadors program, a collaborative effort bringing together …
Operation HOPE and Nasdaq Foundation Launch Digital Investor Education Tool to Expand Wealth-Building Access for New Investors
May 19, 2026New “Investor Mindset Experience” platform – available at no-cost to participants – delivers personalized financial guidance to first-time investors nationwide ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading nonprofit financial empowerment organization, …
Almost 80% of Gen Z and Millennials Use ‘Survival Spending’
April 22, 2026New Survey from Beyond Finance and Operation HOPE reveals young Americans are focusing on immediate priorities and real-world decisions over long-term financial ideals 45% would use tax refunds for bills …
FICO and Banzai Are Bringing Credit Education to Millions of Students Nationwide
April 9, 2026For more than 30 years, FL4A member FICO has been committed to empowering consumers through financial literacy and expanding access to credit through innovation. That commitment continues, and scales with FICO’s …
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John Hope Bryant Joins Bloomberg to Elevate Financial Literacy as a National Priority
- April 25, 2025Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant recently joined Bloomberg for a powerful conversation on why financial literacy is the defining civil rights issue of our time. In …
Black Enterprise: Juneteenth, Reparations, and Financial Literacy for All
- June 22, 2023Chairman John Hope Bryant recently sat down with Black Enterprise‘s Ida Harris, Director of Digital Content, to discuss the economic state of Black America to commemorate Juneteenth. In this 40-minute interview, …
The U.S. will see a major shift in policy after the midterm elections, says Kevin O’Leary
- November 7, 2022Venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary and Operation Hope CEO John Hope Bryant join CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss what a potential shift in Congressional power could mean for small businesses. Click …
Operation HOPE Rings The Opening Bell at Nasdaq
- April 9, 2022Operation HOPE was honored to represent Financial Literacy for All, a national initiative working to embed financial literacy into American culture, at the Nasdaq Opening Bell Ceremony to kick-off Financial …
Financial literacy is a civil rights issue of our generation, says Operation Hope CEO
CNBC Squawk Box - April 5, 2022Operation Hope CEO John Hope Bryant joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss why financial literacy is important to the U.S. economy and how to improve it. Share on Facebook Share …
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By Maribel Medina, Program Manager, Hispanic Initiatives As the world comes together to celebrate the excitement, passion, and unity of the FIFA World Cup, I cannot help but reflect on …
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, we reflect on the 34th birthday that we celebrated this summer at Operation HOPE. 34 years of being an integral part of …
Civil Rights and Economic Rights Were Always the Same Fight Today, we honor Ambassador Andrew Young on his 94th birthday with deep gratitude. Ambassador Young stood at the center of the …
Hope Is On The Way: Operation HOPE Offers Relief to Families Impacted by Federal Government Shutdown
November 10, 2025 by Louis DeasWhen a federal government shutdown disrupts the flow of paychecks and critical assistance programs, it can create serious challenges for families and individuals across the country. To help those affected, …