Blog Posts
Living in the Real World
March 20, 2024Two years ago Macie came to Operation HOPE as a recent college graduate ready to take on the real world. Post-graduate life was great, but it proved to be much …
“Turning Points: Sandra’s Journey to Financial Freedom with Operation HOPE”
March 13, 2024In April 2023, Sandra embarked on a transformative journey towards financial freedom, initially referred by a real estate agent with the aspiration to purchase a home and enhance her savings. …
Celebrating the Freedman’s Bank: Our History and Hope for the Future
March 4, 2024Freedom, self-determination, opportunity—these words capture the essence and meaning of one of our nation’s most important institutions, the Freedman’s Bank, established during the Reconstruction era. Nearly 160 years ago, President …
A Haircut that Led to HOPE
March 1, 2024Claire Broderick has been self-employed for over two decades, so the struggles and rewards of entrepreneurship are nothing new to her. But no amount of experience could have prepared her …
Sweet Legacy: The Mom + Daughter Duo Behind Kayla’s Italian Ice
February 19, 2024written by: Y. Theresa Bostic Every mother carries a vision, a hope that her children will grow to be strong, dynamic individuals who will leave an indelible mark upon the …
Victoria’s Journey to Homeownership Through Operation HOPE
February 10, 2024Victoria’s journey to homeownership began in October 2022, marked by a fierce determination to provide a stable, nurturing environment for her three teenagers. As a single mother working two jobs …
Operation HOPE Announces Leadership Promotions and Additions
February 9, 2024Operation HOPE, today announced multiple promotions and additions to its Executive Management team. Kevin Boucher, a 20-year industry veteran, has been promoted to EVP, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer. Mr. Boucher …
Operation HOPE Founder & Chairman John Hope Bryant Recognized by TIME Magazine as One of 18 Black Leaders Working to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
February 6, 2024Atlanta, Ga. (February 6, 2024) – Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low-and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced today that its Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer …
Augustus Finds New Confidence with His Coach and Community
February 3, 2024HOPE small business coaches do more than lay the foundation of business for new entrepreprenuers. They also serve as a catalyst for confidence and building community for existing ones. Augustus …
Chairman Bryant Briefs Four Cabinet Members in Latest DC Trip
February 2, 2024During his whirlwind trip to the nation’s capital, Chairman John Hope Bryant met with four members of The Cabinet: Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, Secretary …