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Sadie’s “Maid”-to-Order Dream Comes to Life
September 14, 2023Leaving home is rarely an easy thing to do. But when mom calls and asks that you move from one state to another to assist with her growing business, you …


Rachel Finds a Sense of Community Among Fellow Entrepreneurs
August 25, 2023Entrepreneurs and small business owners come to Operation HOPE at different stages of their business life cycle and with different levels of business knowledge. Most enter the program with just …


The Little Lady Driving Big Success
August 11, 2023They say big things come in small packages. Cora Cleasants agrees and would be the first to tell you that that saying is about her. This 5’3”, grandmother of four …


OPERATION HOPE’S AWARD-WINNING “1 MILLION BLACK BUSINESSES” INITIATIVE CONTINUES TO CREATE, BUILD AND SUSTAIN NEW ENTREPRENEURS
May 25, 2023Quarterly data reveals positive impact and legacy building in underserved communities ATLANTA, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced the continued growth …


Operation HOPE and Clark Atlanta University Host ChatGPT Creator and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Discuss the Future of Artificial Intelligence in the Black Community
May 15, 2023Altman engages with Atlanta’s Black business leaders, public officials and HBCU students ATLANTA (May 15, 2023) – Operation HOPE recently partnered with Clark Atlanta University (CAU) to host two events …


Fast Company Awards Operation HOPE’s 1 Million Black Business Initiative with ‘World Changing Ideas’ Award
May 2, 2023Innovative program continues to create new Black-owned businesses by providing tools and resources in historically underserved communities ATLANTA (May 2, 2023) – Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading non-profit in financial …


Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant joins Clark Atlanta University and PNC for National Center for Entrepreneurship Launch
April 17, 2023Bryant, as First Entrepreneur in Residence at Clark Atlanta University’s School of Business, commits to supporting aspiring HBCU entrepreneurs ATLANTA (April 17, 2023) — Clark Atlanta University’s (CAU) School of …


Operation HOPE and City of Atlanta Highlight Innovative Child Savings Program During ‘Year of the Youth’ Initiative
February 2, 2023Data outcomes prove positive impact on children and families in need ATLANTA – February 2, 2023 – Operation HOPE, Inc., the nation’s largest non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved …


OPERATION HOPE AND FULTON BANK PARTNERSHIP GENERATES NEARLY
$1 BILLION IN LOANS TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOMEBUYERS
January 23, 2023
Since 2016, Fulton Bank has made a substantial number of low- to moderate-incomehome loans through its partnership with Operation HOPE Lancaster, Pa. & Atlanta, Ga. (January 23, 2023) – Operation …


VineBrook Homes Commits $1 Million to Expand Successful Partnership with Operation HOPE
January 11, 2023DAYTON, Ohio, January 10, 2023 – VineBrook Homes announced today it is expanding its partnership with Operation HOPE to include a five-year, $1 million commitment to provide its residents across …