Blog Posts

Operation HOPE Earns 11th Consecutive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
January 21, 2025Prestigious rating underscores commitment to accountability, transparency, and financial excellence ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading nonprofit in financial literacy and economic empowerment, is proud to announce …

Operation HOPE Launches Relief Effort to Support Residents & Businesses Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires
January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 03:54 PM 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, announced today that it …

Championing the Caregiver is This Entrepreneurs Calling
January 10, 2025We 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
December 30, 2024Today, 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, 2024November 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
October 2, 2024“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
September 18, 2024HOPE 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
August 20, 2024written 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
July 30, 2024Financial 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 …