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Championing the Caregiver is This Entrepreneurs Calling

We recently shared a story during our year-end giving campaign that did not fully reflect the reality of Dawnita Brown’s experience. We deeply regret this oversight and want to correct …

Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of President Jimmy Carter—a leader of profound humility, moral courage, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity. His passing is …

Operation HOPE Receives $500,000 Grant from Visa Foundation

November 21, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, has been awarded a …

Operation HOPE Lands in Alabama to Help Boost Financial Literacy and Empower Communities Across the State

“UPLIFT” and the “American Aspiration Tour” Aim to Improve Economic Mobility in Birmingham and Montgomery ATLANTA, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE is proud to announce the arrival of The American Aspiration Tour (AAT) and UPLIFT, multi-city initiatives aimed at …

U.S. Bank Hosts Celebration of Crenshaw Branch with Operation HOPE

HOPE Inside location to provide financial literacy programs at no cost Los Angeles, CA (September 18, 2024) –  Operation HOPE and U.S. Bank held a ribbon cutting and celebration of its ‘HOPE Inside’ location …

CNBC Op-ed: The case for a 40-year mortgage

written by John Hope Bryant Homeownership has long symbolized the American Dream, embodying stability, wealth creation, and community investment. Yet, for millions of Americans, especially younger generations and first-time homebuyers, that …

The “American Aspiration Tour” Makes Impact in Memphis

Financial Literacy Takes Center Stage to Help Create Economic Opportunity for All MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant will host a community meeting to discuss …

Statement on President Biden’s Decision Not to Seek Reelection

We wish to acknowledge President Biden and his five decades of public service to the people of the United States of America.  We know President Biden and First Lady Jill …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, OPERATION HOPE AND SHAW UNIVERSITY TO CO-HOST 2024 FREEDMAN’S BANK FORUM IN RALEIGH, NC

Annual convening honors the legacy of The Freedman’s Bank and seeks to generate new approaches to increase economic participation for all Americans ATLANTA, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday, July 12, 2024, the …

OPERATION HOPE CEO JOHN HOPE BRYANT ANNOUNCES THE “AMERICAN ASPIRATION TOUR”

Inspired by his best-selling book, “Financial Literacy for All,” Bryant will join a series of hosted conversations with elected officials and corporate leaders throughout the U.S.  ATLANTA, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Operation …