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Operation HOPE Helps a Michigan Entrepreneur Solve the Puzzle of Scaling Up
May 23, 2025Written by: Lisa Karel Lisa Schilthius is the classic innovator-type of person our small business coaches at Operation HOPE get to work with every day. With years of experience in …
From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business
May 9, 2025Written by: Lisa Karel Have you ever dreamed of turning your side hustle into a full-time business? Since its founding, Operation HOPE has guided individuals through the process of making …
John Hope Bryant Joins Bloomberg to Elevate Financial Literacy as a National Priority
April 25, 2025Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant recently joined Bloomberg for a powerful conversation on why financial literacy is the defining civil rights issue of our time. In …
John Hope Bryant Joins Global Leaders for the 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation, Highlighting Black-Jewish Solidarity
January 29, 2025by ldeas | Jan 28, 2025 | Bryant Traveling Man OŚWIĘCIM, Poland – John Hope Bryant, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Founder of Operation HOPE, is among a distinguished delegation of Black leaders participating in a historic journey …
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 …
Achieving the Dream of Homeownership with HOPE: Courtney’s Story
November 1, 2024When Courtney G. began working with Operation HOPE in September 2022, she faced a low credit score, three collections, nearly $100,000 in student loans and other debts, and no savings. …
Building Dreams: How Homeownership Drives Stability and Generational Wealth
October 17, 2024At Operation HOPE, we firmly believe homeownership is more than just acquiring a roof over one’s head—it’s a vital step toward financial empowerment, stability, and the creation of generational wealth. …
Coach Alex Herrera Drives Dreams Home: From ‘Far Fetch’ to Reality!
September 20, 2024At Operation HOPE, our coaches don’t just improve credit scores—they change lives. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to spotlight one of our incredible bilingual coaches, Alex Herrera, whose dedication and …
Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant Makes the Case for Economic Inclusion at Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference
September 13, 2024Longtime financial literacy advocate joins CBC Chairman Rep. Steven Horsford, Ariel Investments Co-CEO John Rogers, Fearless Fund founder Arian Simone, and Don Lemon for a National Town Hall, in addition …
Statement on President Biden’s Decision Not to Seek Reelection
July 21, 2024We 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 …