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Phi Beta Sigma Partners with Operation HOPE to Help Create 1 Million New Black Businesses by 2030
August 3, 2021Fraternity becomes first of the ‘Divine 9’ to commit to groundbreaking initiative. Commitment includes leveraging its global brotherhood to bring 1000 new Black entrepreneurs into the program ATLANTA – (August …
Tyree’s confidence, courage, and credit scores soar thanks to HOPE!
July 30, 2021The summer of 2020 hit Tyree Farmer hard — mentally, emotionally, and financially.Just a few months prior, he had just graduated from college and was looking forward to growing in …
Virginia Lands Huge Contract with Operation HOPE’s Help
July 23, 2021Virginia Baket-Jeffcoat joined the Operation HOPE family in December, 2020 when she enrolled in the Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP) facilitated by Ms. Judie Hayes, her financial wellbeing coach. Virginia has …
Clark Atlanta University Partners with Operation HOPE to Help Create 1 Million New Black Businesses
July 20, 2021HBCU becomes first to officially commit to $130M initiative funded by Shopify ATLANTA, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Clark Atlanta University (CAU) today announced a groundbreaking partnership as the first Historically Black College and University …
JHB on Bloomberg Radio: FL4A Is Not Just Another “Program”
July 16, 2021Recently, Chairman John Hope Bryant spoke with Carol Massar on Bloomberg Radio about the critical moment our nation faces in its quest for equity and equality in every sphere, on every level. America continues …
1MBB Participants Begin Laying the Foundations for Strong Businesses with Aprio Workshops
July 9, 2021Nothing is more exciting to the Operation HOPE family than the transformation and development of our clients and program participants. Needless to say we are enjoying watching members of the …
James Takes Pandemic Calamity and “Kreates” an Opportunity to Grow His Small Business Dreams
July 1, 2021In 2018, James Konidis, an LBGTQ creative launched his first business, James Kreate, a lifestyle and home decor company. James was happy to earn a living and make money from …
iHeartMedia Atlanta Commits to Launching 10K Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta Metro Area
June 29, 2021The Announcement is an expansion of iHeart Atlanta’s Multi-Year Commitment to Operation HOPE’s 1 Million Black Business Initiative ATLANTA, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — iHeartMedia Atlanta today announced its newest commitment to helping 10,000 aspiring …
Homeownership Achieved with Patience and a Plan
June 22, 2021Sometimes we get overwhelmed by big projects and daunting tasks that stare us in the face and won’t go away. Not only can it be difficult, it can be down …
Nely Dares to Dream and Hope Again
June 8, 2021Nely Medina came to HOPE Inside First Horizon Bank Hickory Hill, through a recommendation from a family member back in November 2019. She first came to the United States back …