Blog Posts
Scoring Financial Wins, One Community at a Time
July 7, 2026By 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 …
Stories of HOPE: A Birthday Celebration
July 2, 2026As 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 …
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 …
From Receiving Support to Becoming the Support: Michael’s Success Journey
April 7, 2026Michael is enrolled in two of Operation HOPE’s flagship programs: Credit & Money Management and Small Business Development. Working with Financial Wellbeing Coach Liz Joiner over the last year, he …
Over Seventy Percent of Gen Z and Millennials Say Survival Spending Is the Norm and Wealth Is Out of Reach
April 2, 2026Beyond Finance and Operation HOPE Survey Reveals Over Half Say Generation was Set Up for Failure as American Dream Feels Less Attainable, New Financial Rulebook Needed CHICAGO and ATLANTA, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ …